Mission

To provide political and editorial cartoons that inform, enlighten, and entertain our audience.

 Why Political and Editorial Cartoons?

Political cartoons and editorial cartoons are a very effective, concise, high-density communication medium. In a single glance, a well-conceived political cartoon can convey a message that would otherwise require a long discussion or video presentation.

Complex issues can often be presented much more simply through a format that combines visuals and text than through written or spoken arguments that contain no visuals. Humor, meanwhile, enables readers and viewers to open their minds and hearts to subjects and thoughts that might otherwise be perceived as threatening.

In the United States, political cartoons and editorial cartoons can be traced back to vegetarian Benjamin Franklin, whose 1754 “Join or Die” woodcut may be regarded as the first political cartoon in American history.

Who Can Use Our Political and Editorial Cartoons in Their Own Publications?

Political cartoons and editorial cartoons that appear on the political-cartoons.org website are available for use by organizations who expressly promote cruelty-free life choices. If your organization meets this criterion and would like to use a cartoon in your print or electronic materials, please feel free to contact us for publication rights.

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