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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.
India: Why Are Punjab Political Singers Under Attack?
The murder of Sidhu Moose Wala has brought attention to the link between Punjabi music and India’s cross-border criminal networks.
University Educated Less Likely To Endorse Authoritarianism
Higher education is now seen as a new political cleavage, with level of education increasingly important in describing political attitudes.
From Cake To Volunteers, Welcome To Australia’s Democracy Day
The atmosphere in the interstate polling booth in Sydney’s inner east resembled that of an emergency room waiting for a donor organ.
Kenyan ‘Cartooning For Peace’ To Draw Africa Towards Democracy
Cartooning is an art that has been playing a major role in illustrating stories in different ways, from health to politics, and even sports.
Anxious Leaders Influence Their Followers’ Anxiety, Even Online
Organizational leader’s tweets can influence employee anxieties and this effect is more prominent since the rise of COVID-19, study.
North Korea Cracks Down On ‘Capitalist’ Pop Culture
North Korea has increased its campaign against “capitalist” style clothing, others, in broader crackdown on foreign pop culture.
DiCaprio, Ruffalo Urge Brazilians To Vote, Irking Bolsonaro
Hollywood stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Mark Ruffalo joined other celebrities making a final push for voters in Brazil to register to vote.
Mock M&M Election Teaches Alaskans About Ranked Voting
There are paper cups with eight different kinds of M&M near the entrance to Amalga Distillery in Juneau for a mock ranked choice vote.
How Moral Echo Chambers Increase Likelihood Of Radicalism
Moral convergence – group of people who share moral standards – emerges in online situations where communities share similar values.