American professional sports owners have contributed nearly $47 million in federal elections since 2015, according to research by ESPN.
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.
What’s with celebrities encouraging us to vote?
Everyone from Kylie Jenner to Tyler, the Creator has been urging their fans to vote ahead of the 2020 presidential election.
Weird Al Yankovic makes the debate into musical mockery
Donald Trump’s debate performance has earned the parody treatment from legendary mockery expert Weird Al Yankovic.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hypocrisy in Green
Greta Thunberg has been recognized as a great inspiration by almost all political camps in the West. However, her opinions have been met with total silence.
Al Gore Launches Youth Voter Turnout Initiative in Houston
Former Vice President Al Gore launched a new youth voter turnout initiative Houston Wednesday, urging students to help fight climate change by voting.