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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.

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

How The Olympic Doping Scandal Has Been Covered In Russia

by DC Editors - February 23, 2022

How The Olympic Doping Scandal Has Been Covered In Russia

Despite winning gold and silver medals in the recent Winter Olympic women’s figure skating competition, there was no joy in Russia.

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

Phil Mickelson’s Work At Saudi-Sponsored Golf Tour Criticized

by DC Editors - February 22, 2022

Phil Mickelson’s Work At Saudi-Sponsored Golf Tour Criticized

Phil Mickelson set off a backlash Thursday with remarks he made during an interview about exploring a golf tour sponsored by the Saudis.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Celebrity Politics, Dictatorships, Middle East, Saudi Arabia

Eileen Gu Defends China’s Internet Freedom, And Is Censored

by DC Editors - February 14, 2022

Eileen Gu Defends China’s Internet Freedom, And Is Censored

Since she announced she would compete in the Olympics on the Chinese team, controversy has surrounded Eileen Gu, a U.S.-born skier.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Asia, Celebrity Politics, China, Dictatorships, Internet and Democracy, Journalism and Free Speech

Belarusian Cross-Country Skier Flees Country

by DC Editors - February 11, 2022

Belarusian Cross-Country Skier Flees Country

Another athlete has fled Belarus, fearing retaliation from the country’s autocratic regime, as the Winter Olympics get underway.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Belarus, Celebrity Politics, Europe, Political Dissidents

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