Musician and controversial conservative firebrand Ted Nugent considers run in 2016 campaign for President with customary inflammatory joke at Illinois’ expense
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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.
Original Video: LSD and Looking Through the Taboo
Mike Lisse tells his story of how he lost over 140 pounds after looking through the taboo of LSD
Stephen Colbert Takes Aim at Supreme Court and Voting
According to Stephen Colbert of the Colbert Report, Supreme Court and Voting ruling is declaration of “the night African-American history ended”
Sir Elton John Organizes for Aids and Tuberculosis Research
Musician and rockstar Sir Elton John organizes for AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria virus research and spends fortune in battle for better medical treatment
Bill Gates in New Push to End World Polio
Technology pioneer and billionaire Bill Gates joins forces with Rotary International in new bid to end world polio
Soccer Players Unite for Liberia Peace
Many of Africa’s most popular soccer legends come to support peace and reconciliation in post-war country as soccer players unite for Liberia
Transsexual Marchers Meet Occupy Turkey
Annual transsexual rights parade in Istanbul draws international attention during chaotic protests – Transsexual Marchers Meet Occupy Turkey Leadership
Angelina Jolie Continues Activism in Syria
Movie star and United Nations Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie continues activism with her efforts to draw attention to plight of Syrian refugees
John Oliver Lampoons Republican Wooing of Latinos
Daily Show comedian John Oliver grabs chance to lampoon Republican wooing of Latinos during the highly polarizing drive to enact broad immigration reform
David Luiz Leads Brazil Soccer Support for Protests
Star defensive player David Luiz joins other famous players in throwing Brazil soccer support for protests sweeping the fast-changing BRIC country