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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.
VIDEO: Spike Lee’s Chi-Raq Documents Women’s Sex Strike
Director Spike Lee discusses his new film Chi-Raq about famed anti-violence sex strike in Chicago
Remembering the Final Bob Marley Uprising
Last album of iconic political musician, Bob Marley Uprising is remembered on its 70th anniversary
How Political Posting Will Get You Unfriended on Facebook
Study shows getting unfriended is more common for users when they post politically charged content
Suffragette Film Documents British Women’s Vote Struggle
Hollywood explores British women’s fight for vote in new Suffragette film by Sarah Gavron
Brad Pitt’s Advice For Voting Without Emotion
Don’t be emotional when you vote and make banks accountable is Brad Pitt’s advice when voting
A Gallery of Anti-Oil Street Art From Buenos Aires
Today, Argentina’s capital Buenos Aires is awash in anti-oil street art of the highest quality
Voting Begins For a New Flag in New Zealand
Citizens are beginning to vote to pick a new flag in New Zealand after Union Jack is dropped
Parents Mostly Fail to Pass Down Political Views to Children
Conventional belief that families pass down political views to next generation largely false
Pros and Cons of 2015’s Top Journalism Movies
Some of the best journalism movies reflect a changing profession well, but others, not so much