Longoria, Ferrera, Saldana and more took to the streets of Miami, while chanting “Yes we can” in attempt to rally people to vote ahead of Election Day.
Celebrity Politics articles on Democracy Chronicles
This is our collection of Celebrity Politics articles. In the free world where popular artists and other thinkers are free to criticize government, celebrities have often gone into politics. A benefit to the public can be seen as having a pool of potential candidates that have been at least partially vetted by the public and who are not related to previous lawmakers. Also see Political Art.
Al Sharpton’s Brother Leading Felon Voting Rights Crusade
As more states adopt laws that could restrict turnout, Kenneth Glasgow and his allies are pushing to extend the vote to millions of ex-felons.
Oprah Backs Stacey Abrams In Historic Georgia Governor’s Race
Oprah lent her star power on Thursday to Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams, first US colored female governor to be while denying any political aspirations.
Oprah Jumps Into Contentious Georgia Race, Endorses Democrat
Oprah Winfrey endorses Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams’ quest to become the US first black woman governor at a couple of appearances in state on Thursday.
Celebrity Rapper Kanye West Distancing Himself from Politics
West, Trump’s biggest celebrity supporter, also sought to distance himself from a campaign that encourages black Americans to quit the Democratic Party.
Taylor Swift Teaches Fans How to Vote Early in Instagram Post
This follows last week with the first-ever political endorsement from the famously apolitical popstar Taylor Swift made via an Instagram post.
Jennifer Lawrence Backs Memphis Instant Runoff Voting in Video
Jennifer Lawrence is getting involved in local politics by posting a video seeking citizen support for the Memphis instant runoff voting system.
Rapper Kezang Dorji Connecting Bhutanese Youth With Democracy
Bhutanese pop-star, Kezang Dorji, has brought together artists to create a music video encouraging youth to vote ahead of the National Assembly’s elections.
Latest Unusual Celebrity White House Guest is Kid Rock
President Donald Trump welcomed musicians Kid Rock and country star John Rich to the White House on Thursday as he signed legislation.
Celebrity Taylor Swift Encourages Fans To Vote At AMAs
Taylor Swift kicked off her week with a rare political post on social media, and at the AMA and encourages fans to vote in the upcoming midterm elections.