Singer in Malawi has raised more than $20,000 in donations for the country’s only pediatric cancer ward
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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.
UK Band Radiohead Hits Controversy With Israel Concert
Radiohead have hit back at a campaign urging the band to cancel a scheduled concert in Israel
What Bravery Means to Today’s Political Celebrities
In Hollywood, people courageously do whatever they have to to stay popular with their friends
Zimbabwe Political Comedians Laughing at Power For Democracy
The Magamba Network challenge censorship, corruption, and power-hungry politicians through satire
Celebrating 50 Years of ‘100 Years of Solitude’
Few novels have received such warm praise from politicians, writers, critics and artists
Without This Woman, American Might Not Have a Bill of Rights
Elbridge Gerry emerged as one of just three delegates who refused to sign the proposed Constitution
Why Lebanon Wants to Ban Wonder Woman From Its Cinemas
Ministry says it has asked the country’s security agency to ban the 2017 Wonder Woman movie
Black Lives Matter Wins Global Peace Prize
The Black Lives Matter social justice movement has been recognized with a global peace prize
Manuel Noriega: Remembering a Central American Dictator
The former dictator, ousted by US forces in 1989, spent the last decades of his life in prison in the US
Can Artificial Intelligence Help Create World Peace?
Can one man with terminal cancer complete his mission to use artificial intelligence to solve disputes?