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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.
Saudi Dictatorship Banishes Men for Handsomness
Saudi Arabia’s bizarre oil fueled dictatorship has draconian cultural laws that now banishes men for handsomness as several men just too handsome for the country
Bill Gates Gives $1.8 Billion to End Polio
A Billion to End Polio: Inventor and Billionaire Bill Gates has made it a personal quest to spend his vast fortune eliminating major diseases of the third world like polio – a target for eradication
New Novel on Arab World’s Migrant Workers
Arab World’s migrant workers face difficult life with lack of citizenship and rights protections
Bill Maher: Founders Intended Editable Constitution
Bill Maher: Founders designed the Constitution to be amendable stresses comedian and anti-gun advocate Bill Maher.
Pakistan Transgender Candidates Run for Election
With immense personal bravery, generation of Pakistan transgender candidates try to enter nation’s turbulent politics by running for general election win
Jon Stewart Asks if Immigration Reform is Enough
Daily Show host Jon Stewart asks if immigration reform is all that it is cracked up to be. Known for liberal slant, Stewart mocks progress of bill.
Martin Luther King’s Historic Letter Remembered
Martin Luther King’s Historic Letter from Birmingham Jail is prime example of revolutionary devotion to democracy at a time where government failed to meet basic needs
Boston Marathon Winner Also Wins Election in Kenya
As elections take place peacefully, one winner is Wesley Korir, as Boston Marathon winner also wins election in Kenya
Pakistan Cricket Superstar Rallies Voters
Famous Pakistan cricket superstar Afridi rallies population to participate in elections