South African democracy owes a great debt to the only surviving leader of the 1956 Women’s March
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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.
Pakistani Digital Rights Activist Nominated For Human Rights Award
Digital Rights Foundation founded by Pakistani digital rights activist Nighat Dad is changing the nation
Is the Star-Spangled Banner Racist?
Francis Scott Key’s poem ‘The Defence of Fort McHenry’ used for the Star-Spangled Banner, needs careful dissecting
Lessons From 50 Years of Presidential Candidate Health Rumors
Reviewing the history of rumors, often false, that raise doubts about Presidential candidate health
Revealing the Hollywood Past of Trump Campaign Chief Bannon
The various roles in the media and entertainment industries of Trump campaign chief Stephen K. Bannon shines light on plans
How Social Media Can Unite Disaster Victims During Recovery
Technology like social media can help foster sense of community for disaster victims in aftermath
Dave Chappelle Takes on Black Lives Matter
Comedian Dave Chappelle takes a break from obscurity to offer a critique of Black Lives Matter movement
Five Sports Celebrities Who Have Campaigned Against Racism
Using their public platform, many sports celebrities have fought for racial equality in American history
Who Are America’s Best Presidential Debate Moderators?
New poll asks voters to rank Presidential debate moderators and CNN’s Anderson Cooper comes out on top
Now Showing in New Zealand: The Kim Dotcom Soap Opera
Islanders have come to see the Kim Dotcom soap opera as a sideshow to political life in New Zealand