The first thing travelers to North Korea notice are statues of Kim Il-Sung and Kim Jong-Il. They remind the public of central role of the Kim dynasty.
Political Artwork archive on Democracy Chronicles
These Political Artwork articles reflect the strong relationship between the arts and politics, particularly between various kinds of art and power, occurs across historical epochs and cultures. As they respond to contemporaneous events and politics, the arts take on political as well as social dimensions, becoming themselves a focus of controversy and even a force of political as well as social change. Also see our main section on Political Art or our extensive articles on World Protest.
VIDEO: Michael Moore’s New Film Warns US Democracy At Risk
On 21 September 2018, Democracy Now! published yet another stunning video about “Fahrenheit 11/9”. Amy Goodman interviewed the filmmaker Michael Moore.
Congo’s Music Artists Are Getting Increasingly Political
In the DRC, musician Lexxus Legal leads a group that gathers once a month in Kinshasa, calling for rap artists to get involved in helping fix the country.
Che Guevara Poster Artist Looks Back on 50 Revolutionary Years
Years after creating the Che Guevara poster that still adorns student bedrooms around the world, Irish artist Jim Fitzpatrick is delighted at its ubiquity.
Syrian-American Spreads Peace Through Music and Art
Syrian-American spreads peace through music, art. Festival of Pianos for Peace runs through Sept. 22 in several parks Atlanta, Georgia.
Political Dissident in America to Block Aid to Ugandan Dictator
The purpose of Ugandan democracy activist and parliamentarian Boby Wine’s meeting with Representative Sherman was to petition Trump to stop funding the repressive Ugandan Military.
MTV Launches Drive To Get Young People To Vote
MTV is working with the Ford Foundation on a mobile unit where people can register, then check whether their friends are registered and encourage them to.
Uganda Police Battle Protesters Seeking Release Of Pop Star
Monday Ugandan police battled protesters seeking release of jailed pop star and critic of President Museveni, Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, known as Bobi Wine.
A Collection of My Best Voting Methods Memes
Today I am proud to announce a new collection I have put together to highlight some of my favorite artistic creations that highlight voting methods: Its my Voting Methods Memes collection!
Aretha Franklin Leaves A Powerful Civil Rights Legacy
Aretha Franklin was born and rose to fame during the segregation era. She inspired millions of black Americans and supported the fight for racial equality.