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.

Jon Stewart Rips Obama Justification for Drone Attacks

February 7, 2013 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart goes after Obama justification for drone attack campaign: Jon Stewart speaks out against government war on terror

Jon Stewart Takes Advantage of Republican Transition Period

February 6, 2013 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Jon Stewart Takes Advantage: Daily Show’s Jon Stewart makes jokes at reforming GOP’s expense – Late night comedians have attacked Republican efforts to rebrand the image of their party

America’s Rivals Send Their Valentine’s Day Cards!

January 29, 2013 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Valentine’s Day offers opportunity for America’s historical rivals send their Valentine’s wishes! Rival dictators and friends send their Valentine’s Day love in card form.

Jon Stewart Lampoons Michelle Obama’s Inauguration Haircut

January 22, 2013 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Michelle Obama’s inauguration haircut ceremony draws praise, jokes from late night comedians: Michelle Obama and family are celebrity fashion icons

Jon Stewart: Trillion Dollar Coin is Stupid Idea

January 15, 2013 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Daily Show’s Jon Stewart lampoons NY Times Columnist Paul Krugman over trillion dollar coin

Syria’s Dictator Assad Wins Person of the Year Award

December 26, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Syria’s dictator has been ironically named person of the year due to war: Syria violence spirals while Assad wins Person of the Year award in modern comedy