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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.
Are Award Ceremony Votes Meaningful?
What if the award ceremony voting methods they use are so poor that we can’t know if they regularly snub the truly best candidates?
Supporting John Legend Voting Rights Act Oscar Comments
In star-studded Oscar night performance, rapper Common and singer John Legend voting rights support grounds overly lavish ceremony in reality of America
Measuring Wayne Gretzky’s Political Influence in Canada
In hockey obsessed nation, legendary Wayne Gretzky’s political influence seen in endorsement drama
Why Hollywood History Movies Fail Accuracy Test
Dramaticized and oversimplified, Hollywood history movies seem incapable of accurate analysis
30 Thousand Join Stamp Stampede Against Corruption
Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream wants to see you and your friends join Stamp Stampede to get money out!
How Gone With The Wind’s Racism Was Edited Down
Recognized as one of history’s greatest movies, Producer David O. Selznick was forced to great lengths to tone down Gone With The Wind’s racism laced original plot
Warren Buffet Clinton Donations at Max Despite Reluctance
2nd richest American Warren Buffet Clinton donation a sign money’s influence to keep increasing
Pussy Riot and Peter Gabriel Back Occupy Hong Kong
Dissident Russian musicians Pussy Riot and British singer from Genesis Peter Gabriel back Occupy Hong Kong’s Umbrella Revolution with photographic tributes
Drug War is Last Barrier to Latin America Democracy
Smuggling black market gangs remain entrenched barrier to Latin America democracy and US holds key