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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.
The Most Undiplomatic Insults in World History
Combative new President in the Philippines is only latest to make use of some very undiplomatic insults
Brad Pitt Compares Reactionary Trump Support to Brexit
Mega celebrity Brad Pitt questions source of Trump support during interview with New York Times
UN Peacekeepers Get Support in Angelina Jolie Speech
Challenges of UN peacekeeping and recent sexual assault scandals part of Angelina Jolie speech
Study Examines the Depth of Hollywood Inequality
Questions on the extent of Hollywood inequality behind and in front of the screen launched this study
Facebook Slammed For Deletion of Iconic Vietnam War Photo
Historically important Vietnam war photo of children escaping US napalm bombing deleted over nudity concern
In Search of the Tocqueville’s American Dream
Political comedian John Fugelsang retraces the journey of Alexis de Tocqueville to see if the optimistic Tocqueville’s American dream is alive and well
Unique Art Exhibition Explores Modern Live Crisis Reporting
The Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art in N.C. has a new installation on crisis reporting
Campaign Seeks to Inspire Wave of First Time Voters
Internet celebrities team with youth voting charity to encourage first time voters to register and participate in election
A Modern Look at Thomas Paine’s Monetary Policy
Although known for other political philosophies, Founding Father Thomas Paine’s monetary policy gets less attention