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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 Talking Grain of Rice Promoting Japanese Voter Turnout
Japanese voter turnout gets an unexpected boost from a talking grain of rice named Komesuke
Breaking Barriers With Milan’s First Muslim Councilwoman
Sumaya Abdel Qader has been elected as the first Muslim Councilwoman in Milan’s ancient history
The Adventures of an Icelandic Comedian in Politics
Icelandic comedian Jon Gnarr won a seat as mayor of Reykjavik to continue his assault on system
Lin-Manuel Miranda Ends His Run on Hamilton
Broadway musical “Hamilton” by artist Lin-Manuel Miranda examines the life of the founding father
Provocative Kuwaiti Artist Challenging Stereotypes
Changing nation is a canvass for up and coming Kuwaiti Artist Shurooq Amin inside capital city
Kyrgyzstan President Atambayev Releasing Music Album
After his planned step down from President, Atambayev releasing music album after his term runs out in 2017
‘The Daily Show’ Breaks Down Clinton FBI Decision
Comedian Trevor Noah’s take on the recent Clinton FBI decision by Director James Comey
Popular Autobiography Brings Malala Yousafzai Financial Success
Memoir “I Am Malala” has brought women’s education advocate Malala Yousafzai financial success
Sports Celebrities Eyed to Headline Trump Convention
Mike Tyson and Mike Ditka among sports figures invited to speak at contentious Trump convention