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John Avlon George Clooney: A 21st-Century Statesman – Newsweek

George Clooney: A 21st-Century Statesman – Newsweek

by John Avlon - February 20, 2011

In the age of Twitter-shortened attention spans, fame is an increasingly powerful weapon of diplomacy. John Avlon on how George Clooney is helping to bring change—and a hefty dose of hope—to Sudan. George Clooney hates the paparazzi. But he also … Continue reading →

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Clooney’s Not Kidding: Actor Adds ‘Arrested Activist’ to Credit Roll – Newsweek

by John Avlon - February 20, 2011

As Hollywood scrambles through the final days of jockeying for Oscars, George Clooney’s attention is far away—9,000 miles away, to be exact. The veteran Academy Awards campaigner plans to walk the red carpet and crack open an envelope at Sunday’s … Continue reading →

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