Editing Coldplay (section)

=== Politics and activism ===
[[File:Believe In Love (Super Bowl 50).png|thumb|alt=A set of rainbow-coloured placards read "Believe in Love" in a stadium|The ending of Coldplay's [[Super Bowl 50 halftime show]] performance]]
The band have been vocal about [[fair trade]] and supported [[Oxfam]]'s [[Make Trade Fair]] campaign by collecting more than 70,000 signatures for their Big Noise petition on [[A Rush of Blood to the Head Tour]] (2002–03) and [[Twisted Logic Tour]] (2005–07).<ref>{{Cite web |date=23 March 2006 |title=During Second Leg of US Tour, Coldplay Campaigns to Make Trade Fair |url=https://www.oxfamamerica.org/explore/stories/during-second-leg-of-us-tour-coldplay-campaigns-to-make-trade-fair/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20220116231631/https://www.oxfamamerica.org/explore/stories/during-second-leg-of-us-tour-coldplay-campaigns-to-make-trade-fair/ |archive-date=16 January 2022 |access-date=29 December 2021 |website=Oxfam America}}</ref> Martin, who lives in the United States, criticised the [[2003 invasion of Iraq]] during a show for [[Teenage Cancer Trust]] at [[Royal Albert Hall]], encouraging people at the venue to "sing against war".<ref>{{Cite web|date=23 March 2003|title=Liam Gallagher Slams Chris Martin's Anti-war Stance|url=https://www.nme.com/news/oasis/13953|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091116175347/https://www.nme.com/news/oasis/13953|archive-date=16 November 2009|access-date=29 December 2021|website=NME}}</ref> He has also backed [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] presidential candidates [[John Kerry]] in 2004 and [[Barack Obama]] in 2008.<ref>{{Cite news |date=9 February 2004 |title=Kerry, On A Roll |work=CNN |url=http://edition.cnn.com/2004/ALLPOLITICS/02/09/mgrind.day.mon/ |access-date=29 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110818013844/http://edition.cnn.com/2004/ALLPOLITICS/02/09/mgrind.day.mon/ |archive-date=18 August 2011}}
* {{Cite web |date=29 January 2009 |title=Chris Martin Shows Obama Support |url=https://www.clashmusic.com/news/chris-martin-shows-obama-support |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090203092945/https://www.clashmusic.com/news/chris-martin-shows-obama-support |archive-date=3 February 2009 |access-date=29 December 2021 |work=Clash}}</ref> Coldplay take part in [[Meatless Monday|Meat Free Mondays]] as well; the campaign was launched by [[Paul McCartney]] in hopes to slow climate change by having at least one meat free day a week.<ref>{{Cite web|date=18 June 2009|title=Coldplay Back Meat Free Monday|url=http://www.coldplay.com/newsdetail.php?id=426&page=0|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090620194605/http://www.coldplay.com/newsdetail.php?id=426&page=0|archive-date=20 June 2009|access-date=29 December 2021|publisher=Coldplay}}</ref> In 2011, they endorsed the song "[[Freedom for Palestine]]" by posting the music video on their social media and received over 12,000 comments debating the message in less than a day.<ref>{{Cite news |date=3 June 2011 |title=Coldplay Angers Fans by Telling Them to Check Out Freedom for Palestine Video |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/blogpost/post/coldplay-angers-fans-by-telling-them-to-check-out-freedom-for-palestine-video/2011/06/03/AG50OvHH_blog.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151105190912/https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/blogpost/post/coldplay-angers-fans-by-telling-them-to-check-out-freedom-for-palestine-video/2011/06/03/AG50OvHH_blog.html |archive-date=5 November 2015 |access-date=29 December 2021 |newspaper=The Washington Post}}</ref> [[Facebook]] later removed their publication because its content was reported as abusive by numerous users.<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 June 2011 |title=Palestine Campaign Song Generates Controversy Ahead of Release |url=http://www.theguardian.com/world/view-from-jerusalem-with-harriet-sherwood/2011/jun/09/palestinian-territories-gaza |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20220116233139/https://www.theguardian.com/world/view-from-jerusalem-with-harriet-sherwood/2011/jun/09/palestinian-territories-gaza |archive-date=16 January 2022 |access-date=29 December 2021 |website=The Guardian}}</ref> The band have also refused to play in Israel.<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 November 2023 |title=Musicians Who Refuse to Perform in Israel |url=https://www.newsweek.com/celebrities-refuse-perform-israel-1844673 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240613135403/https://www.newsweek.com/celebrities-refuse-perform-israel-1844673 |archive-date=13 June 2024 |access-date=13 June 2024 |website=Newsweek}}</ref> In 2023, Martin reaffirmed their support for Palestine during a show, adding that "We don't believe in oppression, or occupation, terrorism or genocide".<ref>{{Cite news |date=16 November 2023 |title=Coldplay Reaffirms Support for Palestine at Latest Concert: We Don't Believe in Oppression, Occupation, Terrorism or Genocide |url=https://www.sinardaily.my/article/212782/focus/national/coldplay-reaffirms-support-for-palestine-at-latest-concert-quotwe-dont-believe-in-oppression-occupation-terrorism-or-genocidequot |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240613140902/https://www.sinardaily.my/article/212782/focus/national/coldplay-reaffirms-support-for-palestine-at-latest-concert-quotwe-dont-believe-in-oppression-occupation-terrorism-or-genocidequot |archive-date=13 June 2024 |access-date=13 June 2024 |newspaper=Sinar Daily}}</ref>

Coldplay have supported the [[LGBT community]] as well, sparking controversy with their [[Super Bowl 50 halftime show]] performance.<ref name="SB50">{{Cite web |date=8 February 2016 |title=Coldplay & Beyoncé Accused of Gay Propaganda in Last Night's Super Bowl Halftime Show |url=https://www.dailydot.com/irl/super-bowl-halftime-gay-propaganda/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20220116233516/https://www.dailydot.com/irl/super-bowl-halftime-gay-propaganda/ |archive-date=16 January 2022 |access-date=29 December 2021 |website=The Daily Dot}}</ref> The band were accused by [[Conservatism in the United States|conservatives]] of promoting a "[[gay agenda]]" at the end,<ref name="SB50" /> when rainbow-coloured placards were flipped to form the phrase "Believe in Love".<ref>{{Cite web|first=|date=8 February 2016|title=Super Bowl 50's Pro-Gay Marriage Moment Sends A Beautiful Message About Love|url=https://www.bustle.com/articles/140337-super-bowl-50s-pro-gay-marriage-moment-sends-a-beautiful-message-about-love|url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20220116233539/https://www.bustle.com/articles/140337-super-bowl-50s-pro-gay-marriage-moment-sends-a-beautiful-message-about-love|archive-date=16 January 2022|access-date=29 December 2021|website=Bustle}}</ref> American magazine ''[[The Advocate (magazine)|The Advocate]]'' ranked it among the most memorable LGBTQ moments of the event.<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 February 2016 |title=8 Super Bowl Moments LGBTs are Still Talking About |url=https://www.advocate.com/sports/2016/2/07/8-super-bowl-moments-lgbt-are-still-talking-about#toggle-gdpr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230513013816/https://www.advocate.com/sports/2016/2/07/8-super-bowl-moments-lgbt-are-still-talking-about%23toggle-gdpr |archive-date=13 May 2023 |access-date=13 May 2023 |website=The Advocate}}</ref> In 2016, they favoured "Vote Remain" at the [[2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum|United Kingdom European Union membership referendum]].<ref name="BREXIT" /> Following [[Brexit]], Martin stated the "decision does not represent us or indeed most of our generation and the generation following us".<ref name="BREXIT">{{Cite web |date=28 July 2016 |title=Coldplay's Chris Martin Appeals for Unity After Brexit |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/music/news/a799058/coldplay-chris-martin-appeals-for-unity-after-brexit/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20220116233730/https://www.digitalspy.com/music/a799058/coldplay-chris-martin-appeals-for-unity-after-brexit/ |archive-date=16 January 2022 |access-date=29 December 2021 |website=Digital Spy}}</ref> A year later, the group appeared at [[One Love Manchester]], a benefit concert organised by [[Ariana Grande]] in response to the [[Manchester Arena bombing]] which raised funds to help victims of the attack.<ref>{{Cite news|date=30 May 2017|title=Ariana Grande's Manchester Benefit Concert to Air Live on BBC One|work=Evening Standard|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/stayingin/tvfilm/ariana-grande-s-manchester-benefit-concert-to-air-live-on-bbc-one-a3552716.html|url-status=live|access-date=29 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170613201342/http://www.standard.co.uk/stayingin/tvfilm/ariana-grande-s-manchester-benefit-concert-to-air-live-on-bbc-one-a3552716.html|archive-date=13 June 2017}}</ref> Coldplay were also special guests at [[A Concert for Charlottesville|Concert for Charlottesville]], a show focused on aiding the victims of the [[Unite the Right rally]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=25 September 2017|title=A Concert for Charlottesville: Thousands Pack Stadium for Unity Concert|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2017/09/25/thousands-pack-charlottesville-stadium-for-unity-concert/105976476/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20220116234136/https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2017/09/25/thousands-pack-charlottesville-stadium-for-unity-concert/105976476/|archive-date=16 January 2022|access-date=29 December 2021|website=USA Today}}</ref> In 2019, the band released ''[[Everyday Life (Coldplay album)|Everyday Life]]'', which saw them voicing more prominently their stance against [[racism]], [[police brutality]] and [[gun violence]].<ref name="DFTB" /> Two years later, they were among the artists who signed a public letter endorsing the [[Equality Act (United States)|Equality Act]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Artist Letter in Support of the Equality Act |url=https://theallycoalition.org/equality-act/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20220116233657/https://theallycoalition.org/equality-act/ |archive-date=16 January 2022 |access-date=29 December 2021 |website=The Ally Coalition}}</ref> In 2023, the [[Malaysian Islamic Party]] attempted to cancel the group's concert at [[Bukit Jalil National Stadium]], as Martin often waves the [[Rainbow flag (LGBT)|pride flag]] during performances.<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 May 2023 |title=PAS Questions Government Allowing Coldplay to Perform Live Concert in Malaysia |url=https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2023/05/907853/pas-questions-government-allowing-coldplay-perform-live-concert-malaysia |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230513023534/https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2023/05/907853/pas-questions-government-allowing-coldplay-perform-live-concert-malaysia |archive-date=13 May 2023 |access-date=13 May 2023 |website=New Straits Times}}</ref>