So who is Imran Khan, the new Prime Minister of Pakistan? Former cricket player become politician, Khan has western education but has blasted western liberalism and shown support for the Taliban
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.
New Furor Over Increasingly Controversial Miss America Contest
The reigning Miss America says she has been bullied, manipulated and silenced by the pageant’s current leadership, including Gretchen Carlson.
Highlighting George Clooney’s Life of Celebrity Activism
Apart from his decades of activism, George Clooney is also known far and wide for his eternal trickster spirit
When Broadway’s Tony Awards Get Political
A musical about an Egyptian police orchestra booked for a concert in an Israeli town took home the prize
Jennifer Lawrence Joins Maine’s Ranked Choice Voting Push
Last week, Maine’s Ranked Choice Voting campaign found an unlikely ally: Katniss Everdeen
Is a Presidential Run For Starbucks’ Howard Schultz on Tap?
Starbucks longtime boss Howard Schultz is retiring, and many are thinking he may run for president
Trump Pardons Late Black Boxing Champion Jack Johnson
First African-American heavyweight champion who was jailed a century ago after having a relationship with a white woman
The Latest on Chelsea Manning’s US Senate Bid
The Oklahoma native has decided to make an unlikely bid for the U.S. Senate in her adopted state of Maryland
Trump Mulling Full Pardon for Boxing Legend Jack Johnson
Jack Johnson was convicted by an all-white jury of “immorality” in connection with one of his relationships
Michael Moore Sprays Flint Water at Michigan Capitol
Michael Moore used a hose from a large “Flint water” truck to spray water in the direction of the historic building