The US has announced a boycott of the 2022 winter Olympics in China over ongoing genocide in Xinjiang and other human rights abuses.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hollywood Goes All In For Voting Rights Reforms
Hollywood is lining up behind the Democrat-backed election reform bill, with big stars backing passage of the For the People Act.
Do Celebrity Idols Bear Political Responsibility?
Political responsibility is not equated with entertainment. Fame may boost celebrity profile but it does not help with state duties.
The Olympics Are a Bureaucracy, Not a Democracy
The Olympic Games are adored by all. Except when you’re in the middle of a pandemic as the host nation, Japan’s conundrum.
How Hollywood Movies Influenced Asia’s Democracy Movements
The three-fingered salute that has united protestors against autocrats across southeast Asia has surprising origins in Hollywood.
Celebrities Pen Open Plea To Putin For Navalny’s Health
Several celebrities and public figures wrote to Russian President Vladimir Putin, asking with him to allow treatment for critic Alexei Navalny.
Hollywood Stars Sign Open Letter Opposing Voting Restrictions
A virtual who’s who of Hollywood are also condemning voter restrictions following the signing of Georgia’s controversial election law.