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Celebrity Politics articles on Democracy Chronicles

This is our collection of Celebrity Politics articles. 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 usually self-made individuals and, at the very least, not related to previous politicians. Also see Political Art.

Dominion Voting Machine Lawsuit Threatens MyPillow CEO

By DC Editors - January 19, 2021 Leave a Comment

Dominion Voting Machine Lawsuit

Lawyers for the election technology company have warned prominent Trump ally and MyPillow chief executive Mike Lindell of “imminent” litigation.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Celebrity Politics, Journalism and Free Speech, Republicans, Voting Machines, Voting Technology

Why Was Kanye West Kept Off the 2020 Arizona Ballot?

By DC Editors - January 18, 2021 Leave a Comment

Kanye West Kept Off the 2020 Arizona Ballot

On September 8, the Arizona Supreme Court issued a short order saying Kanye West could not be on the ballot as an independent candidate for president.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: American State Elections, Celebrity Politics, Independent Politicians, Third Party

The Political Donation History Of Wealthy Sports Owners

By DC Editors - October 28, 2020 Leave a Comment

American professional sports owners have contributed nearly $47 million in federal elections since 2015, according to research by ESPN.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Celebrity Politics, Money Politics, Political Lobbying

What’s with celebrities encouraging us to vote?

By DC Editors - October 7, 2020 Leave a Comment

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Everyone from Kylie Jenner to Tyler, the Creator has been urging their fans to vote ahead of the 2020 presidential election.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Celebrity Politics

Weird Al Yankovic makes the debate into musical mockery

By DC Editors - September 30, 2020 Leave a Comment

Watergate Movie Was Meant to Be Funny. Then Came Trump

Donald Trump’s debate performance has earned the parody treatment from legendary mockery expert Weird Al Yankovic.

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

Michael Jordan Pledges $2.5 Million to Legal Defense Organizations and to Protect Black Voting Rights

By DC Editors - July 31, 2020 Leave a Comment

Michael Jordan Pledges $2.5 Million to Legal Defense Organizations and to Protect Black Voting Rights

Legal defense organsizations are working to protect black voting rights. Former NBA superstar, Michael Jordan, is backing some of them with $2.5million

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: African-American Voting Rights, African-Americans and Democracy, American Local Elections, American State Elections, Celebrity Politics

Is Britney Spears allowed to vote?

By DC Editors - July 30, 2020 Leave a Comment

Is Britney Spears allowed to vote?

Since 2008, Britney Spears has been under a conservatorship. It’s possible she’s joined thousands of Americans disenfranchised yearly by “incompetence” laws.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, American State Elections, Celebrity Politics, Voting Rights Act

Rights Group and Celebrities Urge Senate To Act on Voting Rights

By DC Editors - June 26, 2020 Leave a Comment

Rights group and celebrities urge Senate to act on voting rights

American democracy envisions ballot access but voting rights, especially African-American, remain gutted, requiring more activism for congress to act.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: African-American Voting Rights, Celebrity Politics, Democracy Charity, Democrats, Republicans, Voter Access, Voting Rights Act

LeBron James’ Voting Rights Push Could Be a Historically Significant Athlete-Led Political Campaign

By DC Editors - June 13, 2020 Leave a Comment

LeBron James’ Voting Rights Push Could Be a Historically Significant Athlete-Led Political Campaign

LeBron James’s significant 2020 political campaign pushes for voter registration, fights voter suppression and call-outs voting restrictions for minorities.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, American State Elections, Celebrity Politics, Voter Registration, Voter Suppression

Michelle Obama group backs expanding voting options for 2020

By DC Editors - April 14, 2020 Leave a Comment

Michelle Obama group backs expanding voting options for 2020

A voter initiative led by Michelle Obama announced support Monday for making it easier for people to register to vote and cast ballots during coronavirus.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, American State Elections, Celebrity Politics, Voter Registration

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