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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.

‘Where Is Peng Shuai?’ T-Shirts Banned From Australian Open

by DC Editors - January 24, 2022

Tennis fans at the Australian Open were asked by tournament security to remove T-shirts bearing the words “Where is Peng Shuai?”

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Australia, Celebrity Politics, China, Journalism and Free Speech

Belarusian Athletes: From Sports Stars To Exiles

by DC Editors - January 22, 2022

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?

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

Sports Figures Urge Manchin To Help Pass Voting Bill

by DC Editors - January 21, 2022

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.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Celebrity Politics, Voter Access

Myanmar Jails Celebrities Who Supported Democracy Protests

by DC Editors - December 31, 2021

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Burma, Celebrity Politics, Dictatorships

3 Years In Jail For Myanmar Celebrity For Mass Protests

by DC Editors - December 31, 2021

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Burma, Celebrity Politics, Democracy Protests, Dictatorships

Kanye West’s ‘Independent’ Campaign Was Secretly Run by GOP

by DC Editors - December 18, 2021

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.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Corruption, Celebrity Politics, Independent Politicians, Republicans, Third Party

How Political Are the Olympics? A Historical Timeline

by DC Editors - December 10, 2021

How Political Are the Olympics? A Historical Timeline

The US has announced a boycott of the 2022 winter Olympics in China over ongoing genocide in Xinjiang and other human rights abuses.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Celebrity Politics, Election History

Dr. Oz Announces Republican Bid for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania

by DC Editors - December 2, 2021

Dr. Oz Announces Republican Bid for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania

Mehmet Oz, host of “Dr. Oz” TV show, will run in the Republican primary in Pennsylvania next year to replace retiring Senator Pat Toomey.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Celebrity Politics, Republicans

Belarusian sprinter asks for political asylum in Japan

by DC Editors - August 4, 2021

Belarusian sprinter asks for political asylum in Japan

Sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya posted a short video on social media requesting the IOC to help her avoid returning to Belarus.

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

Katy Perry And Orlando Bloom’s PSA For Voting Rights

by DC Editors - June 20, 2021

Katy Perry And Orlando Bloom’s PSA For Voting Rights

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom star in a new video warning of the dangers of failing to enact a significant voting rights bill in the Senate.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Celebrity Politics

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