The first place you open the newspaper to is the political cartoons in the editorial section. You love how these cartoonists can make ridiculous characters out of political figures and turn...
Political cartoons have been a prominent part of the American media since the beginning of the nation. Vintage cartoons from the nineteenth and early twentieth century are particularly...
Cable channels are beginning to embrace political humor as a part of their regular programming. Unlikely channels for political humor like Comedy Central and Fox News have put out TV shows poking...
The political humor genre of books and magazines has begun to expand in bookstores across America. The general public enjoys reading material that allows them to poke fun at politicians and the...
Until the last decade, Americans only had access to funny political pictures in the newspaper or the network television news. Memorable political pictures include Vice President Dan Quayle...
One of the most popular targets for comedians today is President George Bush. Just as his father's deliberate speaking style was lampooned nearly two decades ago, Bush's speaking style and...
The world of blogs is filled with political satire websites started by clever people like you. Different political and comic sensibilities allow certain blogs to find a niche among the million of...
The political humor merchandise market is cyclical, based on periods of high-intensity campaigning and lower-intensity governance. During a campaign season, you can find t-shirts, buttons and...
Jon Stewart is the host of Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" which uses the current political environment as fuel for humor. His role as host is enhanced by a group of "reporters" who help keep...
Stephen Colbert's career took off as a correspondent for Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" and continues with his show "The Colbert Report." Colbert uses hosts like Bill O'Reilly at Fox News as a...
One of the best parts of "Late Night with David Letterman" is David Letterman's initial monologue. Letterman weaves political events, celebrity news and issues facing New Yorkers into the first...
Comedian Lewis Black has appeared in a variety of movies in addition to his work on "The Daily Show." The "Back in Black" segment of this Comedy Central show features Black's acerbic comedy style...
One of the great comedy traditions in the United States is political humor. Since the Clinton Administration in the 1990s, Will Durst has become a popular comic because his routines feature...
In the burgeoning world of gay and lesbian comedians, Kate Clinton has blazed a trail for the next generation. Clinton has been performing for over 25 years at clubs, colleges and LGBT (lesbian,...
You may need to hire a political comedian for a number of reasons. Your friends may want a political comedian for a birthday party or your boss may need a political satirist for an upcoming...
Bill Maher has been a controversial figure in political comedy and television since September 11, 2001. Maher's move from ABC to HBO's "Real Time with Bill Maher" has allowed him the freedom to...
There is nothing that gets the blood boiling more than discussing politics, except perhaps religion. With 24-hour news coverage, live press conferences and the Internet, it is easy to draw the...
Living in a free society affords us the right to make personal choices that may or may not be in accord with the dominant system of government. This level of freedom even gives us the option to...
It is difficult being a liberal. You always have to fight for the little guy, watch out for the planet, the poor, animals and environments being driven to extinction by the greed of the world....
It is really hard work being a conservative. You always have to rely on yourself in order to accomplish anything. You work hard and try to do everything the right way. No matter how hard you try...
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