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Celebrity Politics articles on Democracy Chronicles

This is our collection of Celebrity Politics articles where celebrities who promote democracy (or don't) are featured. In the democratic world where popular artists and other thinkers are free to criticize government, celebrities have often gone into politics. Celebrities represent a pool of potential political candidates who are often self-made individuals and, at the very least, usually not related to previous politicians. Also, see Political Art.

Iranian Athletes Killed, Tortured For Supporting Protests

by DC Editors - January 7, 2023

Iranian Athletes Killed, Tortured For Supporting Protests

The persecution of athletes for peacefully supporting anti-state protests should be publicly condemned by sports federations worldwide.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Celebrity Politics, Iran, Middle East, Political Dissidents

The Anti-Colonialism Of ‘Wakanda Forever’

by DC Editors - November 18, 2022

The Anti-Colonialism Of ‘Wakanda Forever’

The sequel to Black Panther, Wakanda Forever, is about power and government rather than a struggle between good and evil.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Celebrity Politics

Billionaire Mark Cuban Promotes New Voting System

by DC Editors - November 7, 2022

Cuban believes that the two-party system is not fair and does not represent a large part of the electorate, the ranked-choice system is the lesser evil.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Celebrity Politics, Election Methods

Thailand Denies Entry To Model Who Denounced Myanmar Junta

by DC Editors - September 26, 2022

Thailand denies entry to model who denounced Myanmar junta in pageant speech

A model who fled to Thailand after condemning a military coup in her country Myanmar has been barred from returning to Bangkok.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Burma, Celebrity Politics, Democracy Protests, Political Dissidents, Thailand

Social Media Contributes To Fragmentation Of Political Parties

by DC Editors - June 13, 2022

Social Media Contributes To Fragmentation Of Political Parties

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has escalated a dispute outside New York by endorsing her colleague’s primary challenger.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Celebrity Politics, Social Media and Democracy

Why The Marcos Family Is So Infamous In The Philippines

by DC Editors - May 12, 2022

Why The Marcos Family Is So Infamous In The Philippines

Ferdinand Marcos Jr, nicknamed “Bongbong”, is poised to be the next leader of the Philippines, but the Marcos family is infamous.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Celebrity Politics, Philippines

DiCaprio, Ruffalo Urge Brazilians To Vote, Irking Bolsonaro

by DC Editors - May 6, 2022

DiCaprio, Ruffalo Urge Brazilians To Vote, Irking Bolsonaro

Hollywood stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Mark Ruffalo joined other celebrities making a final push for voters in Brazil to register to vote.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Brazil, Celebrity Politics, South America

Dr. Oz Seeks To Make History In US Senate Bid

by DC Editors - April 16, 2022

Dr. Oz Seeks To Make History In US Senate Bid

Trump’s endorsement of Dr. Oz in the U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania adds a new wrinkle to the tight race for GOP nominee in a month.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: American State Elections, Celebrity Politics

What Does Batman Say About Criminal Justice in America?

by DC Editors - March 24, 2022

What Does Batman Say About Criminal Justice in America?

Most superheroes, including Batman, embody the idea that there is a higher type of justice that exists outside of the law.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Celebrity Politics, Political Artwork

Why Switzerland Remains At The Heart Of Corruption In Sport

by DC Editors - March 2, 2022

Why Switzerland Remains At The Heart Of Corruption In Sport

Despite Switzerland looking into allegations of corruption in FIFA and IOC which it hosts, and despite improvements, problems remain.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Celebrity Politics, Europe, Switzerland, Worldwide Corruption

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