Political comedy tailored to the Arab world debuts with the new Arabic Saturday Night Live
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.
VIDEO: John Oliver Explains Voting Restrictions
Comedian explains ongoing disaster of voting restrictions on HBO’s Last Week Tonight
New Satirical Political Show by Egypt’s Bassem Youssef
Egyptian Bassem Youssef will star in a satirical program to lampoon American political discourse
VIDEO: Killer Mike Talks Race With Stephen Colbert
Rapper and outspoken political activist Killer Mike discusses controversial subject with Colbert
VIDEO: Tina Fey and Amy Poehler in More SNL Political Fun
Tina Fey as Sarah Palin returns in SNL’s new take on the ongoing Presidential campaign
The Surprising Power of Afghan Political Satire
Even national politicians must fear the widespread reach of Afghan political satire on social media
Jon Stewart’s Political Comedy is Coming Back
Fans of talk show host Jon Stewart’s political comedy are in luck as comedian signs on with HBO
VIDEO: John Oliver’s Local Election Day Turnout Plea
Voters should heed comedian John Oliver’s local election advice: participation is vitally important
Announcing the Results of Our Playwriting Competition
After reviewing your submissions, the Forgotten Writers Foundation from Alexandria, Egypt and Democracy Chronicles from New York would like to thank you all for working together on this international project and are proud to announce the winners
How Ukrainian Chewbacca and Darth Vader Rocked the Vote
Darth Vader gets election boost from the Ukrainian Chewbacca who is later arrested, in reality