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Political Comedy articles on Democracy Chronicles

This Political Comedy section highlights the best and worst from the great wide world of political satire, using the power of laughter to expose corruption and buttress democracy. Also see our Democracy Artists section or our articles on Political Art.

Can Pranksters Save Democracy?

by Jenna Spinelle - April 20, 2021

Can Pranksters Save Democracy?

Our guests this week offer a framework for effective nonviolent organizing by trapping authority figures between a rock and a hard place.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Democracy Protests, Political Comedy

Study: Using Humor To Combat Science Misinformation

by DC Editors - April 18, 2021

Study: Using Humor To Combat Science Misinformation

Science misinformation is difficult to detect. However, a solution can be found in humor according to a new scientific study.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Election Science, Journalism and Free Speech, Political Comedy

Myanmar Authorities Arrest The Country’s Best-Known Comedian

by DC Editors - April 7, 2021

Myanmar Authorities Arrest The Country’s Best-Known Comedian

Myanmar’s authorities arrested the country’s best-known comedian as part of the crackdown on nationwide protests against junta rule.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Burma, Political Comedy, Political Dissidents

Eurovision Rejects Belarus Propaganda Song For Political Mockery 

by DC Editors - March 14, 2021

Eurovision Rejects Belarus Propaganda Song For Political Mockery 

Belarus’ political crisis has spread to this year Eurovision contest as its entry is about to be disqualified due to its controversial song choice.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Belarus, Democracy Protests, Europe, Political Comedy

Bangladesh Protests Erupt Over Satirical Writer’s Death In Prison

by DC Editors - February 27, 2021

Bangladesh Protests Erupt Over Writer's Death In Prison

Protests erupted in Bangladesh over the death of Mushtaq Ahmed, a crocodile farmer and satirical writer, detained in May 2020.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Bangladesh, Journalism and Free Speech, Political Artwork, Political Comedy, Political Dissidents

Comedian Sacha Baron Cohen on Protecting Democracy

by DC Editors - February 24, 2021

Comedian Sacha Baron Cohen on Protecting Democracy

Comedian Sacha Baron Cohen (Borat) was interviewed by Vanity Fair on the protecting American democracy and humiliating Giuliani

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Journalism and Free Speech, Political Comedy

How a Joke Ended Up Before Canada’s Top Court

by DC Editors - February 15, 2021

Joke Ended Up Before Canada’s Top Court

A decade ago, as part of his stand-up act, a Canadian comedian began telling a joke about a disabled young singer.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Canada, Journalism and Free Speech, Political Comedy

Ballot Licker Could Go To Trial For COVID Joke

by DC Editors - January 29, 2021

Ballot Licker

A Michigan man is facing a felony charge for what he says was simply an election day joke about coronavirus

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Political Comedy

How Bad Jokes Complicated Protecting Californian Elections

by DC Editors - January 19, 2021

Protecting Californian Elections

Public records show California’s scattershot cybersecurity approach ensnared some people who say they were joking.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: American State Elections, Election Security, Journalism and Free Speech, Political Comedy, Voting Technology

Study Claims Political Comedy Helps Young Adults

by DC Editors - January 14, 2021

Political Comedy Helps Young Adults

Very interesting new research suggests that humor may help keep people informed about politics.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Education, Election Science, Journalism and Free Speech, Political Comedy, Youth Voting Rights

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