Famous for his scathing criticism of nation’s historical role, anti-US government Howard Zinn’s landmark book ‘ A People’s History of the United States’ is an important critic
Democracy Culture articles
This Democracy Culture archive combines interesting culture, lifestyle, celebrities, weird news, and humor related to democracy. Democracy is a part of nature itself, a way of group decision making that is revolutionary in its application to political power. Democracy exists as part of our culture and is reflected in surprising ways throughout. These stories highlight the many expressions of democracy in everyday life. Also see our Political Art section.
Native American College Fund Supporting Education
The American Indian College Fund makes major donations to five of most prominent Native American colleges and education facilities
Some Revealing and Surprising Anti-Obama Graphics
Opposition to President Obama is fierce, vitriolic and at times a bit ridiculous as shown by conservative blog’s anti-Obama graphics
First World Citizen Gary Davis Dies at 92
Anti-war crusader Gary Davis denounced his American citizenship to declare himself the first world citizen during height of Cold War hysteria
Desmond Tutu Leads Fight for Gay Rights in Africa
Former anti-apartheid activist Desmond Tutu has made Gay Rights in Africa a personal quest equal to his quest against racism
Life is Daily Struggle for Black Cubans
Black Cubans face harsh and severely disadvantaged life as true second class citizens in Fidel Castro’s Cuban form of socialism without protections
Dictators Plus Sunglasses Equals Bad News
For obvious reasons, sunglasses to hide your eyes is a favorite tool of dictators including a long list of characters from Idi Amin to Gaddaffi – Dictators Plus Sunglasses!
Female Afghan Governor, Myanmar Activist Win Award
Trailblazing women awarded for remarkable political power in two of most violent places on earth: Afghanistan and Myanmar
Elder Bush Shaves Head in Cancer Solidarity
George H.W. Bush, known as the elder Bush, shaves his head bald in solidarity with child cancer victims who have been through chemotherapy
Academic Institute For Thomas Paine Studies Founded
Institute For Thomas Paine to study life and work of democracy revolutionary Paine and to be based in his American home in New Rochelle in New York State