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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.
Failed Election Becomes Target of Egyptian Jokes
How local Egyptian jokes about the election’s low turnout help real democracy survive dark times
The Importance of the British Suffragette Documentary
History forever changed after the successful British Suffragette movement won the vote for women
Brief Overview of Saturday Night Live Political Impressions
Show has been at its best when comedians show of their Saturday Night Live political impressions
Get an Uber Free Ride to the Canadian Elections
In a modern twist on boosting voter turnout, Canadians can get an Uber free ride to the polls
Ai Weiwei Memoir to Reveal Struggles of His Poet Father
Artist’s life in modern totalitarian China to be under the microscope in coming Ai Weiwei memoir
Look at Animals Seeking Election Across the Globe
When the usual politicians are most unpopular, animals seeking election can make sense for some
Secret Ballots and the Rise of the Voting Selfie
What does increased use in the voting selfie say about democracy and privacy in the 21st century?
Guggenheim Talks About His Malala Yousafzai Documentary
New Malala Yousafzai documentary reveals passion and courage behind women’s advocacy in Pakistan
Belarusian Journalist Wins Nobel Prize For Literature
Belarusian journalist Svetlana Alexievich has a career of exposing government imposed suffering