Steve Lough, who was a former clown for Ringling Brothers, is now running for congressman in the South Carolina
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.
Newly Political Comedian Roseanne in Combative Trump Interview
Roseanne Barr’s appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live Thursday quickly became combative as talk turned to politics
Stephen Colbert in Capitol Hill for Russian Investigation Answers
Stephen Colbert took it upon himself to find answers about possible Russian meddling in the 2016 election
How Success is Changing Italy’s Maverick Five Star Movement
The maverick, anti-establishment Movimento 5 Stelle is the brain-child of stand-up comic Beppe Grillo
Court fines Moscow cinema that showed ‘Death of Stalin’
A Russian court on Thursday slapped a $1,700 fine on a Moscow cinema which screened British comedy
Hungarian political humour thriving under illiberal leadership
In recent years regular political comedy nights have seen Hungarian comedians improvise on the latest news
Comedian John Oliver takes on Israeli corruption controversy
John Oliver, host of HBO’s “Last Week Tonight” took Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife to task
Angus the Dog Attempt to Run for Kansas Governor Rejected
A dog’s application to the Kansas gubernatorial race is rejected, despite his owner insisting he has necessary qualities
Robot Trolls Powerful Turkish Official in Viral Video
Turkish Communications Minister Ahmet Arslan upstaged by a three-foot tall anthropomorphic machine named Sanbot
Russian Ban of Stalin Satire is Part of New Wave of Censorship
Russians have taken to social media to ridicule the state for their decision to ban British satire