Association of American Editorial Cartoonists

A statement by the AAEC Board of Directors in support of The Buffalo News cartoonist Adam Zyglis:

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The right-wing outrage machine gears up, and a cartoonist gets death threats The scary aftermath of an editorial cartoon about Texas

Cartoonists are easy grist for the outrage machines and digital provocateurs.
That comes with the job, I guess, Be outraged, call us names, but please park the threats of violence

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Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist Steve Benson passed away yesterday at 71. The AAEC wishes to express its deepest condolences to Steve's family and friends.

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Baltimore Sun Dismisses KAL After 31 years (1988-2006, 2012-2025) Kevin (KAL) Kallaugher has been let go by The Baltimore Sun. From KAL: I am disappointed to announce that after 31 years of award-winning cartoons in The Baltimor...

Longtime editorial cartoonist Kevin "KAL" Kallaugher has been let go from The Baltimore Sun after 31 years.

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Call for entries for the 2025 Rex Babin Memorial Award for local cartooning. The competition is open to all cartoonists in North America who create cartoons with a strong political or social impact about their community or their state/province.

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How autocracies take over the news media Trump goes from complaining to controlling

I'm pleased to collaborate with contrarian.substack.com on this graphic essay. Thanks to my former Washington Post colleague @jenrubin.bsky.social for the opportunity.

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The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in th...

Cartoonists try to keep up with the chaos
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Democracy Under Siege starring Ann Telnaes Tuesday night saw the New York premiere of Laura Nix’s Democracy Under Siege, episode six of Draw For Change, featuring editorial cartoonist Ann Telnaes. Acclaimed editorial cartoonist Ann Telnaes (Wa...

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Drawing on tradition, Kansas editorial cartoonist continues — even with fewer newspapers • Kansas Reflector Kearney, 67, has drawn cartoons since he was a student in Maine, with his first work showing up in the Waterville Sentinel in 1972.

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Robert Russell Courage in Cartooning Award 2025: Nominations Open CARTOONISTS RIGHTS opens nominations for the Robert Russell Courage in Cartooning Award, recognizing a brave cartoonist suffering threats to their human rights.

✍️✨ Recognize Bravery in Cartooning!  

Know a #cartoonist who has shown extraordinary courage while facing threats to their human rights? 🖊️💪 Nominate them for the Robert Russell Courage in Cartooning Award by Feb 10!  
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#Courage #Cartoon #Awards

Great conversation about the editorial cartooning profession with colleagues @jackohman.bsky.social @jensorensen.bsky.social and Barry Blitt--->

"The American public has never in our history needed to know like they do now. They have never before needed political artists more than they do now to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable. " A letter from @murphycartoons.bsky.social editorialcartoonists.com/stop-the-pre...

A New AAEC Administration The Association of American Editorial Cartoonists (AAEC) has a new Board of Directors. 2025 Officers and Board of Directors President: Marc Murphy, Louisville Courier Journal Vice President: John Auch...

A New @aaec-cartoonist.bsky.social Administration
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A New AAEC Administration The Association of American Editorial Cartoonists (AAEC) has a new Board of Directors. 2025 Officers and Board of Directors President: Marc Murphy, Louisville Courier Journal Vice President: John Auch...

Some news: I’m now on the Board of Directors at @aaec-cartoonist.bsky.social! www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/20...

Now let’s hope editorial cartoonists survive the next four years.

YouTube video by Steve Brodner Conversations with Artists 1 19 25

Ten cartoonists, including @murphycartoons.bsky.social, @jensorensen.bsky.social, @laloalcaraz.bsky.social and @jackohman.bsky.social talk cartooning, politics, social issues and more:

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Added more Editorial/Political Cartoonist to help people navigate these darkening times

Since America apparently wants a "burger king" there's dire need for critical psuedo-throne jesters doing their thing

Give them a follow!

Compiled w/help from
@thedoodleabides.bsky.social
@mariopro.bsky.social

We Stand With Ann Cartoonists Unite for Ann Telnaes and the First Amendment

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79th NCS Divisional Reuben Awards Call for Entries The National Cartoonists Society (NCS) announces its annual call for entries for consideration for the 79th NCS Divisional Reuben Awards, recognizing excellence in professional cartooning for work pub...

79th National Cartoonists Society Divisional Reuben Awards Call for Entries
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#CharlieHebdo #CartooningForCharlie #SOScartooning
#CharlieHebdo10

The Post

Here's my cartoon in solidarity with @anntelnaes.bsky.social leaving the @washingtonpost.com. (via davidpepper.substack.com)
#StandWithAnn @aaec-cartoonist.bsky.social

Remembering Charlie Hebdo victims who were murdered 10 years ago today. Thinking of their family, friends & colleagues and standing with all those on the side of justice, plurality & tolerance.

Below is a cartoonist’s response published @indexoncensorship.org from time. Violence is never an answer

A Pulitzer winner quits 'Washington Post' after a cartoon on Bezos is killed Washington Post cartoonist Ann Telnaes resigned after an editor rejected her sketch satirizing tech chiefs, including the Post's owner and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.

Washington Post cartoonist Ann Telnaes resigned after an editor rejected her sketch satirizing tech chiefs, including the Post's owner and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.

Taking his dog for a walk.
#jeffbezos #standwithann @washingtonpost.com @anntelnaes.bsky.social @aaec-cartoonist.bsky.social
#iamspartacus

#StandWithAnn

A statement from the AAEC Board on the resignation of @anntelnaes.bsky.social from the @washingtonpost.com:
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CSotD: Telnaes is only unemployed, not gone We try to avoid duplication and stepping on each other’s toes around here, and by now you’ve likely seen DD Degg’s coverage of Ann Telnaes’ resignation from the Washington Post. And if you haven’t see...

Today's Comic Strip of the Day "Telnaes is only unemployed, not gone" featuring... @anntelnaes.bsky.social.
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CSotD: Telnaes is only unemployed, not gone We try to avoid duplication and stepping on each other’s toes around here, and by now you’ve likely seen DD Degg’s coverage of Ann Telnaes’ resignation from the Washington Post. And if you haven’t see...

Coverage from The Daily Cartoonist (@dailycartoonist.bsky.social) on Ann Telnaes' departure from @washingtonpost.com over WaPo killing Ann's cartoon about owner Jeff Bezos:
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