There has been a retreat from more overtly political ads that were seen during the 2017 Super Bowl from such companies as 84 Lumber and Airbnb.
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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.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Documentary “RBG” Nominated for Academy Award
The justice’s office patched us through to her home, and we got to break the news to her.It was terrific. She was quite enthusiastic.
Students Learning to Practice Civility by Debating Extremists
Recent public conflict at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., has left many wondering about the state of political discourse in the United States.
At Baghdad Workshop, Search for Iraq’s Looted Artifacts Gets Serious
Before Islamic State militants were dislodged from Iraq in 2017, they stole thousands of ancient artifacts. Most are still missing.
Sarah Jessica Parker and Jeff Bridges in Charity Super Bowl Commercial
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
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.