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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.
Congolese Artists Rely on Unusual System of Political Patronage
Why Congo’s poor musicians name-drop powerful people like politicians in their tracks
The Upside to Dennis Rodman’s North Korean Adventures
Former NBA star Dennis Rodman landed in Pyongyang on Tuesday on his fifth visit to North Korea
Grammy Awards Online Voting Experiment Takes Flight
The Grammy Awards are transitioning to online voting and updated rules for its top category
VIDEO: The Indian Child Journalists Giving a Voice to Millions
A group of impoverished Indian children are making their voices heard and their stories told
Long-Silenced Songs of Holocaust Survivors Are Rediscovered
A long-missing reel of songs has been rediscovered, offering a haunting document of the Holocaust
Women Launch Iranian Wednesday Without Compulsion Campaign
Women in Iran launched a campaign called White Wednesday or Wednesday without compulsion
Trump Blocks Author Stephen King On Twitter
Author Stephen King said Tuesday President Donald Trump had blocked him on Twitter
Study Asks What Candidates Voters Prefer During Economic Uncertainty
During economic uncertainty, citizens prefer dominant rather than prestigious candidates
Stephen Colbert and Oliver Stone Spar Over Vladimir Putin
Tense conversation between Stephen Colbert and Oliver Stone on Monday’s “The Late Show”