When asked: Should England Join the EU, French men are against while French women are more divided. As major EU players, France have a lot to lose.
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.
Stevie Wonder to Buy Gun (Remember, He’s Blind)
Musical legend Stevie Wonder has become major spokesperson for gun restrictions: Always politically active and just a bit clever, Stevie Wonder to buy gun in mocking of current laws
Hispanic Americans Make Their Voices Heard at Inauguration
Growing political might of Hispanic Americans reflected in Obama inauguration presence: Hispanic American power beginning to rise with population explosion
Jon Stewart Lampoons Michelle Obama’s Inauguration Haircut
Michelle Obama’s inauguration haircut ceremony draws praise, jokes from late night comedians: Michelle Obama and family are celebrity fashion icons
Presidential Sexual Scandals Have Mostly Affected Democrats
Presidential sexual scandals have been common feature in American politics and Democratic party: Sexual scandals engulfed multiple politicians and Presidents
Jon Stewart: Trillion Dollar Coin is Stupid Idea
Daily Show’s Jon Stewart lampoons NY Times Columnist Paul Krugman over trillion dollar coin
Entrepreneur Runs Successful Liberia Chalkboard Newspaper
Liberia entrepreneur uses public chalkboard to post news for some of Liberia’s disconnected: Liberia businessman writes chalkboard news to inform neighbors
Burma Reformer Thein Sein Reads Blair and Obama Books
Myanmar’s reformist President Thein Sein has been reading Obama, Blair and Kissinger: Thein Sein leads Myanmar’s reforms while reading political biographies
La Cucaracha! Congress Less Popular Than Cockroaches
New poll shows American public like cockroaches more than members of elected Congress: US Congress dismal approval ratings, democracy reform badly needed
Working With Christiano Ronaldo to Fight Global Child Hunger
Soccer superstar Christiano Ronaldo to fight global child hunger by joining Save the Children international charity organization: Ronaldo could have second legacy as children’s rights advocate