Phil Mickelson set off a backlash Thursday with remarks he made during an interview about exploring a golf tour sponsored by the Saudis.
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.
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.
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.
Ranked Choice Voting At The Oscars 2022
Ranked Choice Voting was used at the Oscars 2022 and this setting has provided an opportunity to further showcase that it works.
‘Where Is Peng Shuai?’ T-Shirts Banned From Australian Open
Tennis fans at the Australian Open were asked by tournament security to remove T-shirts bearing the words “Where is Peng Shuai?”
Belarusian Athletes: From Sports Stars To Exiles
Sportspeople who oppose Belarus’s Alexander Lukashenko are forced into exile. But what has happened since they left Belarus?
Sports Figures Urge Manchin To Help Pass Voting Bill
Sports figures are calling on Senator Joe Manchin, the Democrat from West Virginia, to help ensure that the voting rights bill is passed.
Myanmar Jails Celebrities Who Supported Democracy Protests
A court in Myanmar has sentenced three prominent celebrities to three years in prison apiece for their roles in anti-coup rallies.
3 Years In Jail For Myanmar Celebrity For Mass Protests
One of Myanmar’s most well-known celebrities, Paing Takhon, has been sentenced to three years in prison for his role in anti-coup rallies.
Kanye West’s ‘Independent’ Campaign Was Secretly Run by GOP
Experts claim the campaign took attempts to hide its ties to Republican operatives. This may be in violation of federal election laws.