Novelist and winner of the prestigious 2021 PEN Pinter Prize Kakwenza Rukirabashaija is the latest torture victim of the Ugandan regime.
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.
North Korea Claims Kim Jong Il Invented Burritos
North Korean state media has aired propaganda which claims Kim Jong-Il invented “wheat wraps,” which closely resemble burritos.
Freedom Of Political Cartoonists Threatened In Latin America
Herman Duarte, a Costa Rican representative for Arbitrator Intelligence shares insights on freedoms of political cartoonists in Latin America.
Actual Comedians Are Helping Run Ukraine
Comedians are helping run Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky has surrounded himself with advisers from his old comedy troupe.
Newspapers Regularly Rejected Political Cartoons on Trump
Political cartoons on Trump were often rejected by newspapers as editors became increasingly wary of publishing opinion cartoons.
Malaysia Cartoonist Investigated Over Criticism Of Politician
Malaysian authorities are harassing Zulkiflee Anwar Ulhaque over a cartoon in which the cartoonist allegedly mocked a regional minister.
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.
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.
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.
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.