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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.
Professional Clown Runs For South Carolina Congress
Steve Lough, who was a former clown for Ringling Brothers, is now running for congressman in the South Carolina
Michael Moore Wants the Voting Age Lowered to 16
The filmmaker was supposedly inspired after seeing the outpouring of support for the recent March for Our Lives protests
Hong Kong Debates Continued Use of Chinese National Anthem
The lyrics of China’s national anthem, “March of the Volunteers,” exhorts citizens to fight the foreign invader
A look at the politics of the newest Judas Priest album: Firepower
Firepower is hitting at a time when the U.S. is grappling with the rise of the “alt-right” and a growth of white power
Afghan mother cradling baby during university exam goes viral
Farmer Jahantab Ahmadi sits on the ground, her baby resting in her lap, as she focuses on university entrance exam
Why Sierra Leone popstar Emmerson Bockarie is govt enemy No.1
Sierra Leonean popstar has been a thorn in the side of successive governments over his 15-year career
A new Mexican journalism award for those covering rights abuses
The UN and AFP news agency have launched a new award to recognise journalists who cover human rights abuses
American History’s Most Controversial Presidential Affairs
Historians say numerous presidents probably had affairs before and during their presidency
Newly Political Comedian Roseanne in Combative Trump Interview
Roseanne Barr’s appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live Thursday quickly became combative as talk turned to politics