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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.
JK Rowling Steps Up Impassioned Support For Syria on Twitter
“Harry Potter” author JK Rowling continued her support for those affected by the Syrian war
Why Shaquille O’Neal is Backing Trump on Election Recounts
Shaquille O’Neal disagrees with Green Party efforts to raise money for a recount in three states
Male Model Fabio Now Advising President-Elect Trump
Trump is apparently soliciting advice from romance novel star and internationally famous model Fabio
The Rock Won’t Rule Out 2020 Presidential Run
Actor Dwayne Johnson became famous as a wrestler is playing with 2020 Presidential run against Trump
Final Breakdown of 2016 Celebrity Political Endorsements
Many celebrities have spent the past few months campaigning and publicly supporting their choices
The Historical Impact of Celebrity Endorsements
Celebrity endorsements go back at least to Babe Ruth’s support for candidate Al Smith, but do they make any impact?
The Impact of Overly Political Entertainers This Election
Actors, singers and comedians are just some of the political entertainers who have joined national election debate
Former Red Sox Curt Schilling Planning Senate Run
Democrat Senator Elizabeth Warren will have to face Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling in Senate election
Celebrities in Get-Out-the-Vote Videos Are Not Voting
Widely watched get-out-the-vote that are spread by social media feature celebrities who aren’t voting themselves