Led by Martin Luther King, march was crucial factor in success of civil rights legislation but now MLK ally and icon reflects on March on Washington with worry
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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.
Jennifer Lopez Criticized for Entertaining Dictatorships
Some of worst regimes across the globe have paid Jennifer Lopez huge sums for entertaining dictatorships and allies
Dick Cheney’s Daughter Liz to Run for Senate
Controversial ex-VP Dick Dick Cheney’s Daughter Liz to run for Senate in Wyoming
Sending e-Books and Tablets to Africa’s Children
Tablets to Africa: More children and schools to receive e-Books and e-Readers in non-profit’s heroic push to expand reading access across the digital divide
Teaching Girls Empowerment in Afghanistan
Rare school works on behalf of young girls empowerment in Afghanistan many of whom are often threatened by violence amid poor country’s long running war
How a Dead Mexican Can Still Win Elections
Bizarre tale of local Mexican election winner who was officially declared dead over three years early although his political career seems to carry on. Can A Dead Mexican Can Still Win Elections?
Cory Booker Pushes Science Investment Plan for America
New Jersey Senate candidate Cory Booker pushes science making increasing America’s investment in science and technology a central part of his platform
Struggles of Refugee Syrian Taylor in Iraq Camp
Powerless and desperate civilians like refugee Syrian taylor struggle to survive daily life in Iraqi refugee camp in the most precarious of circumstances
CHART: Independence Days Across the World
Many independence days across the world are celebrated by many cultures as a result of the era of European colonialism that shaped the modern map
An Immigrant’s Story: The Modern American Dream
How Liberian immigrant found that the modern American Dream is still very alive for many in 2013