Word: outspokenness
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...public, to do nothing is a mistake," says publicist to the stars Ken Sunshine. "Charitable work rounds out and humanizes your image." And then there's politics. It's probably not a coincidence that some of the most charitably active celebrities are also some of the more outspoken liberals--Sean Penn, George Clooney. Many celebrities have found that working on international causes (say, civil liberties or poverty overseas) is a way to indulge a more palatable, little-l liberalism at a safe remove from controversial issues at home (say, civil liberties under the Patriot Act or poverty in Newark...
ASSASSINATED. GEBRAN TUENI, 48, outspoken Lebanese journalist and legislator known for his relentless criticism of Syria's influence in Lebanon, where Syrian troops had been stationed for three decades until they were pressured to withdraw this year; in a car bomb attack, less than 24 hours after his return from Paris, where he had taken refuge after being told he was on a hit list; in Beirut. The latest in a series of attacks on anti-Syrian leaders in Lebanon, the bombing occurred hours before an interim U.N. report reinforced the widely held suspicion that Syria was behind the assassination...
...According to the release, the Saudi royals provide more than 50% of all funding for Hamas, a Palestinian terrorist organization, and they give financial assistance to families of Palestinian suicide bombers. Weiner’s press secretary, Kathryn E. Prael, noted, “the Congressman has been very outspoken in Congress saying that Saudi Arabia should crack down on terrorism both within and outside the country.” According to Prael, Weiner has authored and recently supported legislation to cut aid to Saudi Arabia until the country proves it does not promote terrorism. But some at Harvard remain...
...counts after a six-month trial in which the defense called no witnesses. "We didn't have to," says al-Arian attorney William Moffitt, "because we were convinced this was a First Amendment case. This whole prosecution was simply an effort to silence Dr. al-Arian because his outspoken pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel views were a pain in the butt to the Bush Administration...
...Though outspoken celebrities are not necessarily a hindrance to the political process, there is a difference between political involvement and holding political office that most celebrities—including Ben Affleck—fail to see. Affleck simply does not have the stature, political experience, or ability to compromise that is required of a United States Senator. Affleck’s ardent campaigning for John Kerry is a perfect example of his particular style of politics; he is at home championing a candidate or cause, not building the broad political platform necessary for a serious politician. With no political experience...