Election draws large amount of Venezuelan-American votes from diverse community who are forced to fly to New Orleans embassy to cast their latest ballots
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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.
West Bank Palestinian Cultural Museum Opens
Long awaited West Bank Palestinian cultural museum opens its doors in Ramallah in sign of growing internal civil society despite conflict with Israel
US State Department Wins Beer From Canada FM
After winning bet on women’s hockey, United States Secretary of State John Kerry and State Department wins beer from colleague Canada Foreign Minister
Facebook’s Zuckerberg Launches Political Lobby
Billionaire creator of Facebook Zuckerberg launches political lobby to try his luck in politics with new group seeking immigration reform for high tech workers
Canadian Brothers Win Award for Fighting Child Labor
Two Canadian brothers have been named World Vision Anti-Child Labour Ambassadors in honor of their work. They were given award for fighting child labor worldwide.
Experiment in Student Democracy is Lesson for Educators
Teaching student democracy in schools through hands on work like properly run student government can encourage political participation
Bill and Ted’s Excellent Initiative Featuring Bill Clinton
Stephen Colbert jokes with ex-President Bill Clinton during recorded interview at the University of St. Louis about Bill and Ted’s Excellent Initiative
Chelsea Clinton Could Run for Political Election
Daughter of Hillary and Bill Clinton, Chelsea would enter politics with family credentials. Normally out of the public eye, running for politics represents change for Chelsea
Tree Top Protest at Development in Taiwan
Taiwan’s political life given jolt by creativity of man protesting ambitious development project by holding tree top protest vigil near construction site
Bill Clinton Interviewed by Comedian Stephen Colbert
Bill Clinton interviewed about his wife Hillary’s Presidential ambitions and the future of America in interview with Colbert Show host Stephen Colbert.