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A politically charged awards season ends with calls for peace at the Oscars

A politically charged awards season ends with calls for peace at the Oscars

Summary

The recent Academy Awards featured several artists expressing their opinions on political issues. Some attendees wore pins and clothing to protest U.S. immigration policies and show support for Palestinian liberation and peace in Gaza.

Key Facts

  • At the Oscars, some artists displayed pins with messages like "BE GOOD" and "ICE OUT."
  • These pins are part of a larger trend of activism seen at entertainment awards shows.
  • The activism extended beyond U.S. immigration issues to include calls for peace in Gaza.
  • Actor Javier Bardem spoke against war and wore a patch saying "No a la Guerra" at the event.
  • Bardem previously used this slogan to protest the Iraq war over 20 years ago.

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