Black celebrities of the 1930s and 1940s weren’t simply entertainers; they were living proof that African-Americans didn’t need to succumb to stereotypes
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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.
Ecuador confirms granting citizenship to WikiLeaks’ Assange
Citizenship granted to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who has been sheltering at its London embassy for 5 years to avoid arrest
Kosovo Serbs to stage strongman Milosevic musical
A Serbian theatre group in Kosovo is set to stage a musical about the life of Serbia’s late 1990s strongman Slobodan Milosevic and his influential wife. The “Slobodan Show” is due to open in February in Gracanica, a large ethnic Serb enclave in central Kosovo. The country of 1.8 million people is predominantly ethnic Albanian. […]
Behind the rise in American celebrity politicians
From Reagan to Trump, and now rumors are, maybe Oprah, US celebrity politicians abound
Speech reveals Oprah Winfrey run for president is likely
The question isn’t will Oprah Winfrey run for president, but when. Electrified by her speech onstage at an unusually politicized Golden Globes, celebrities in the audience and fans watching from home were so ready to vote Oprah into the White House that a hashtag quickly gained momentum: #Oprah2020. Holding court in the VIP row of […]
Twitter Says Accounts of World Leaders Have Special Status
Social media giant Twitter has reiterated its stance that accounts belonging to world leaders have special status, pushing back against calls from some users for the company to ban U.S. President Donald Trump. In a blog post Friday, Twitter said it would not block the accounts of world leaders even if their statements were “controversial” […]
Is the US Ready For the First Transgender Woman in Congress?
In 2017, the U.S. elected its first ever openly transgender woman to the Virginia State House. In 2018, it might elect its first out transgender woman to Congress—Alexandra Chandler. “I recognize that I would be a first, and I will say it is a humbling responsibility that I take very seriously both as a candidate […]
Scientific information is the key to democracy
Science can help the public address an uncertain future. Only a policy of openness will ensure a shared commitment
Studying Political Party Affiliation Through Pickup Truck Density
If town has more sedans than pickup trucks, there’s an 88% chance the city in question voted Democrat
Indian Tamil cinema superstar makes dramatic entry into politics
Rajinikanth, the wildly popular Indian cinema icon who inspires almost god-like adulation in some parts of the country, announced his entry into politics Sunday. The 67-year-old actor’s announcement ended a wait of almost two decades for many of his fans, especially in the southern Tamil Nadu state where he is intensely revered and referred to […]