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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.
Dealing With Child Anxiety and Parenting in a Politicized Era
Medical professionals have observed an uptick in agitation and anxiety among our young patients
South Korea Makes Peace Gesture For North Korean Athletes
North Korean athletes allowed through demilitarized zone to compete in the 2018 Winter Olympics
Karl Marx on the American Civil War and Progressivism
Revolutionary Karl Marx’s Civil War writings wrestle with many of the issues that plague today’s left
How Photo Editing Makes People Distrust Information Online
New survey revealed 93 percent of Americans believe that online photos have been edited
Why Jimmy Fallon Won’t be Bullied Into Political Humor
Comedian Jimmy Fallon says he will not be “bullied” into creating hyper-politicized material
The Onion’s ClickHole Rebrands as PatriotHole
News satire organization announced that it has rebranded its “ClickHole” site as “PatriotHole”
On Offensive Political Comedy and the Daily Show
Social media users are quick to descend on comedians eager to transgress ever-shifting social norms
The Bizarre French Election Stunt That Never Was
Francois Fillon ordered 15,000 pairs of fake glasses with comedy “bushy eyebrow” attachments for campaign
Michael Moore Announces New Donald Trump Documentary
Award winning documentary filmmaker Michael Moore shooting for a Donald Trump documentary