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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.
South Korean Text Bomb is a New Tool For Political Expression
Some politicians now consider “text bombs” a legitimate way to express their political opinions
Once Again, Cambodia Bans Alcohol Ahead of Election Day
Cambodia will ban the sale and consumption of alcohol in preparation for rural elections
Remembering Hall of Fame Pitcher and Senator Bunning
The world has lost a baseball legend and former U.S. senator Jim Bunning at the age of 85
Why Guatemala’s Claudia Escobar Won the 2017 Democracy Award
Claudia Escobar has won the National Endowment for Democracy’s 2017 Democracy Award
40 Year Later, Reflections on the Protest Songs of Sex Pistols
The song that had one British politician wishing for the Sex Pistols’ sudden death: God Save the Queen
VIDEO: How a Star Trek Controversy Reflects the Political Divide
Star Trek has once again touched off a debate about race with its famously multi-ethnic crew
Russian Activist Fined for Sharing ‘Extremist’ John Oliver Clip
A Russian activist was fined 1,500 rubles after being found guilty of “spreading extremist materials”
Trump Presidency Boosts Colbert and Other Political Comedy
CBS’s The Late Show with Stephen Colbert finishes top of the late-night talk show ratings
Amazon Founder Gives $1 Million to Support Press Freedom
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos donates $1 million to Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press