In a country bloodily divided by ethnic and religious strife, the National Central African Ballet is a rare unifying factor
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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.
Iranian Filmmaker’s Instagram Post on Syria Sparks Controversy
The Instagram post by an outspoken, internationally acclaimed filmmaker and activist triggered a new debate
Ukrainian Femen women’s movement battles against state repression
Femen activists captured widespread public attention for the first time in February 2010 with a topless protest
Ben Cohen of Ben & Jerry’s Was Arrested During a Protest
One of the co-founders of Ben & Jerry’s arrested for disorderly conduct during a political demonstration in Vermont
Milosevic musical staged in Kosovo explores dictator’s legacy
The “Slobodan Show” premieres Tuesday in Gracanica, a Serb enclave in Kosovo exploring his personality cult
Protest: Why Are Celebrities Wearing Orange Pins?
A number of attendees at the star-studded Oscars ceremony this year will be sporting orange American flag pins
Prominent journalists launch new venture to combat fake news
Journalists announced venture called NewsGuard to provide online users with “reliability ratings” for media outlets
Anti-Putin Activists Spray-Paint Frozen River in His Hometown
A group of Russian activists spent the night in jail after spray-painting a giant slogan against President Vladimir Putin
A Close Up Look at Politics as Subtext at Oscars
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which presents the Oscars, expelled mogul Harvey Weinstein in October
Stephen Colbert in Capitol Hill for Russian Investigation Answers
Stephen Colbert took it upon himself to find answers about possible Russian meddling in the 2016 election