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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.
Activists Demand Mariah Carey Cancel Performance in Saudi Arabia
Since 2015 Saudi Arabia has been waging a war on Yemen so brutal that the country is now experiencing the worst humanitarian crisis on earth.
Kansas City to Rename Street to Honor Martin Luther King Jr.
Kansas City one of nation’s largest cities voted on Thursday to rename a 10-mile stretch of roadway after the civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr..
Zimbabwe Singer Tocky Vibes Fires Musical Warning Shot
Obey Makamure, known as Tocky Vibes by followers, is singing latest offering condemning last week’s brutality of protesters by Zimbabwe’s security forces.
Netflix Criticized for Misusing South Sudan Flag
Netflix movie lasts only 4½ minutes, but it has dominated heated discussion and sparked questions about why South Sudan’s flag was used.
Few Responsible for Most Twitter Fake News, Study Finds
A tiny fraction of Twitter users spread the vast majority of fake news in 2016, with conservatives and older people sharing misinformation more.
Meek Mill, Jay-Z and Sports Celebrities Back Justice Reforms
Meek Mill and Jay-Z and owners of the Philadelphia 76ers, Brooklyn Nets and the Super Bowl-bound New England Patriots came together to back justice reforms.
Death of Music Icon Oliver Mtukudzi Unites Troubled Zimbabwe
Internationally acclaimed Zimbabwean musician, philanthropist, and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for Southern Africa Oliver Mtukudzi, passes away.
Oscars Documentary Shortlist Has Five Films on Human Rights
Five of the 15 shortlisted films for Best Documentary (out of 166 eligible titles) are part of the 2018 and 2019 Human Rights Watch Film Festival.
Notre Dame to Cover Up Murals of Columbus in New World
The University of Notre Dame will cover murals in a campus building that depict Christopher Columbus in America, the school’s president said.