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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.
Highlighting the Political Impact of ‘Hairspray’ on its 30th Anniversary
Most of the film’s surviving stars gathered Monday at the Academy for a special screening of the film
CAR Refugees Sing for Peace at Camp in Cameroon
A group of Central African Republic refugees is using music to call on the world to save their country
London Mayor Says Trump Baby Blimp Protest Can Fly
Blimp depicting Donald Trump as an angry, orange diaper-wearing baby during the U.S. president’s visit to the British capital
Controversial Moscow Museum Featuring Soviet History in Miniature
The House of the Embankment embodies the history of revolution and dictatorship in miniature
Liberty University Students Object to Movie on Trump Prophecy
A book about an alleged prophecy describing Donald Trump’s win as U.S. president is being produced as a movie
South Korean Basketballers Arrive in North for Sports Diplomacy
A group of male and female South Korean basketball players will play their North Korean counterparts
When President Trump Falls For Prank Call
Melendez, who is known as Stuttering John, said on his podcast that he talked to the president for about three minutes
New Film Explores Everyday Voices Amid Congo Conflict
Titled, “This Is Congo”, there is a new film directed and filmed by former photojournalist Daniel McCabe
A New Way to Fight Discrimination: Living Libraries
A growing citizen movement known as Living Libraries is designed to smash stereotypes and prejudice through dialogue