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.

Sarah Jessica Parker and Jeff Bridges in Charity Super Bowl Commercial

By DC Editors - January 31, 2019 Leave a Comment

Sarah Jessica Parker and Jeff Bridges are bringing a couple of famed characters back to life for a charity in a new Super Bowl commercial.

Activists Demand Mariah Carey Cancel Performance in Saudi Arabia

By DC Editors - January 30, 2019 Leave a Comment

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.

By DC Editors - January 29, 2019 Leave a Comment

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

By DC Editors - January 29, 2019 Leave a Comment

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

By DC Editors - January 28, 2019 Leave a Comment

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

By DC Editors - January 28, 2019 Leave a Comment

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

By DC Editors - January 25, 2019 Leave a Comment

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.