Sharbat Gula’s trials have only begun as recent jailing in Pakistan stirs memories of her iconic 1985 photo
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.
Do Election Campaign Souvenirs Predict Results?
It’s boom times for businesses that deal in political campaign souvenirs with only a week left to cash in
Surprise Michael Moore Trump Documentary Shown in NYC
Twitter confirmation from the director about surprise Michael Moore Trump documentary film
How Bob Dylan’s Lyrics Have Influenced Judicial Opinions
Study called ‘The Freewheelin’ Judiciary: A Bob Dylan Anthology’ looks at how Bob Dylan’s lyrics have entered legal realm
A Political Delay For Law and Order SVU’s Trump Episode
NBC has decided it will not release Law and Order SVU’s Trump episode until after the election is over
New Documentary About 1960’s Latino Voting Rights Activist
Activist Willie Velasquez needs to be celebrated for work championing Latino voting rights in critical period
What’s at Stake in the Latest FEC Censorship Battle
Recent tied vote leaves old system of FEC censorship in place to include regulations on books and movies
Ghana Debates Removing Gandhi Statue Over Racist Views
Student group set on removing Gandhi statue has ignited debate on icon’s statements about African people
One Man’s Battle Against His Town’s Political Sign Restrictions
Issues of free speech clash with local laws when political sign restrictions for privately owned lawns are concerned
The Best Democracy Money Can Buy
This real life detective story is told in a film noir style with cartoon animations, secret documents, hidden cameras, and a little help from Law and Order detectives Ice-T and Richard Belzer, plus Willie Nelson