A review of 2020 Household Pulse Survey data reveals that as an election nears, people in [America] report more depression and anxiety.
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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.
Charlie Hebdo Caricatures Iran’s Mullahs
The satirical weekly is publishing a special issue on Wednesday, January 4, mocking Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in support of the protests…
First Impressions Are Strongly Influenced By Political Partisanship
How we perceive strangers or the impressions we have about them, particularly their faces, is influenced by political partisanship.
The Anti-Colonialism Of ‘Wakanda Forever’
The sequel to Black Panther, Wakanda Forever, is about power and government rather than a struggle between good and evil.
The Enduring Appeal of ‘I Voted’ Stickers
Ulster County voters were in for a treat – or was it a trick? – when polls opened on the morning of Halloween for the third day of early voting.
Behind The Scenes At The Onion Satire Newspaper
When the day’s real-life headlines are regularly compared with the Onion’s, how…do you parody the world when reality has jumped the shark?
Politics Increasingly A Deal-Breaker On US Dating Scene
Experts say that who you vote for has now risen to be among the most important factors in love. The challenge is particularly acute.
A Propaganda Love Story, From Caesar To Trump
Times have changed but propaganda tactics remain the same. Roman propaganda has more in common with today’s political realities.
Are Comedians America’s Great Public Intellectuals?
Today, America’s comedians have assumed the mantle of public intellectuals. Whether or not one agrees with them.
Democracy And Fate Of World’s Ugliest Dog Contest Are Intertwined
Citizens’ assemblies…of everyday folk [provide] a viable solution to issues that undermine democracy in California and elsewhere.