A decade ago, as part of his stand-up act, a Canadian comedian began telling a joke about a disabled young singer.
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.
Ballot Licker Could Go To Trial For COVID Joke
A Michigan man is facing a felony charge for what he says was simply an election day joke about coronavirus
How Bad Jokes Complicated Protecting Californian Elections
Public records show California’s scattershot cybersecurity approach ensnared some people who say they were joking.
Study Claims Political Comedy Helps Young Adults
Very interesting new research suggests that humor may help keep people informed about politics.
SNL mocks Giuliani with sketch about voter fraud claims
Saturday Night Live (SNL) parodied Rudy Giuliani in is recent opening sketch that focused on attempts to overturn the November 3 election results for Trump.
Inauguration Day Report from the White House to the BBC (parody)
Marine One is taking off now – up into the clear blue winter sky, off to Mar a Lago via Andrews and whatever new grifts this crime family has in store.
Study: Right-Wing Authoritarians Aren’t Very Funny
Right-wing authoritarians are considerably less funny than people who do not share that disposition
Weird Al Yankovic makes the debate into musical mockery
Donald Trump’s debate performance has earned the parody treatment from legendary mockery expert Weird Al Yankovic.
Your Passport Is A Beer Coaster Now
Americans and other citizens of rich democracies have long taken our travel advantages as rights for granted. The pandemic changes this perspective.
Comedian Mocks Zimbabwe’s Government Despite Fear of Reprisal
Rising Zimbabwean political satirist has critiqued the government of Mnangagwa. This comes as the regime is cracking down on growing dissent.