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.

Microfinance Pioneer Record Large US Investments

May 16, 2013 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Grameen America, an offshoot of Bangladeshi microfinance pioneer record major milestone into American market

Philippine Election Decided by Coin Toss

May 16, 2013 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Local election in Philippines breaks tie between candidates using good old-fashioned flip of a coin, proving that close elections don’t need to be unsolvable! What Do You Think About an Election Decided by Coin Toss?

Brazil Votes to Allow Gay Marriage

May 15, 2013 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Brazil Votes to Allow Gay Marriage! South American democracy giant Brazil is socially liberal and highly diverse which is confirmed by recent national legalization of gay marriage

Students Win Gates Millennium Scholarship Award

May 12, 2013 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Billionaire Bill Gates Millennium Scholarship offers 500 low-income but extremely high performing students access to best private schools money can buy

India’s Women Take to Streets Against Violence

May 10, 2013 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

India’s women take to streets organizing into “Red Brigades” to fight against rampant sexual violence in the midst of surge in assaults on women

Rotary International Fighting Indian Polio Successfully

May 8, 2013 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

How one charity is teaming up to end the virus for good in the poorest regions of India: Charity Rotary International fighting Indian polio to the end