Celebrities are throwing their weight behind a #GoVote Campaign seeking to get young voters to participate in today’s midterm elections with support of popular icons like Rob Lowe, Stephen Colbert and many others
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.
Musician Kenny G Joins Protests in Hong Kong
As China and Hong Kong democracy movement compete in streets, negotiations, and in propaganda, government cries foul as American smooth jazz musician and sax player Kenny G joins protests
Lil John Get-Out-the-Vote Video Goes Viral
Rock the Vote has scored an internet hit in its collaboration with rapper Lil’ John get-out-the-vote drive as his campaign video for voter turnout has gone viral on YouTube and other social media
Rock the Vote’s Lil’ John Backs Voter Turnout Push
Rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and international DJ Lil’ John backs voter turnout campaign organized by longtime youth voting advocates Rock the Vote
South Carolina Independent Candidate for Congress Has Hope
Polling just under ten percent, South Carolina independent candidate Thomas Ravenel sees chance
Full Story of George Clooney South Sudan Charity Work
In country with world’s most desperate poverty, food insecurity, and continued ethic and religious violence, intensity of George Clooney South Sudan charity work is on a scale rarely seen by celebrities
Scottish Celebrities Take Sides in Independence Vote
Long list of colorful Scottish celebrities have made public their opinions about independence from the United Kingdom from actor Sean Connery to Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling
Geraldo Rivera Political Fundraising Talent in Huge Demand
As far as celebrity politicians go he’s not the first idea that pops into your head but the popularity of these Geraldo Rivera political fundraising campaigns are clearly based on his extravagant and controversial personality as a daytime television host
Famous African-Americans Joining Ferguson Protest
Reflecting diversity of community, many non-political African-American celebrities are joining Ferguson protest debate from perspectives that often clash with traditional narratives
Rush Limbaugh Backs Constitutional Convention of States
Conservative radio personality Rush Limbaugh backs Constitutional Convention for new amendments