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Jul 12, 2018

Fired Political Cartoonist Will Show ‘Spiked’ Trump Work At The Corcoran

We talk to Rob Rogers about his upcoming D.C. show.

Aug 16, 2016

Trump Campaign Buys ClintonKaine.com From D.C. Owner For $15,000

The domain squatter says he offered it to the Clinton campaign first, but they couldn’t agree on a price.

Jul 15, 2016

D.C. Lawyer Squatting On Clinton Website Domains With ‘Hillary Potter’ Cartoons

ClintonKaine.com reads “Hillary Potter and the Boredom of the Phoenix.”

Jun 14, 2016

One Comic Hero Has Been In A Cave For Six Months And Readers Are Pissed

We talk to the writer of the Mark Trail comic about the controversy.

Sep 28, 2012

Cartoon Mustache Sets Off Controversy in D.C. Firehouse

Drawing a cartoon mustache on someone’s picture has always been a basic way of poking fun at them, but a recent incident at a D.C. firehouse showed that someone doesn’t seem to have a sense of humor.

Nov 17, 2010

As Usual, Taiwanese Cartoon Wins The Day

Finally, the Jack Johnson scandal gets the animated Taiwanese treatment — complete with a computer-generated depiction of Leslie Johnson stuffing cash down her shirt. You know, I’ve really got nothing to add here, other than to suggest that the feds should probably try and locate that door leading to “Access and Approval.” Then, you know, they’d really be on to something.

Sep 08, 2006

The Ink Pen Is Mightier

Written by DCist contributor Abby Lavin. Last year’s rioting in response to Danish drawings of the prophet Muhammad showed that, in some cases, cartoons are no laughing matter. They don’t just lampoon the political landscape; they have the power to shape it as well. Provisions Library’s current exhibit, Drawing Back: Cartoon Critiques of America, examines the power of cartoons as a means of social protest. Culled from twenty-five different countries, the 80 editorial cartoons are…

Aug 04, 2006

Out and About: Weekend Picks

FRIDAY: >> Provisions Library’s Cartoon Film Series continues tonight with Ducktators, Dutch director Wolter Braamhorst’s look at the use of cartoons as propaganda during World War II. The film, originally released in 1997, sheds light on how entertainment and war have gone hand-in-hand since at least the 1940s, and features interviews with famed Loony Tunes animator Chuck Jones. 7 p.m., free. >> Be sure to check out the Arts Agenda for details on the gallery…

Mar 14, 2006

Morning Roundup: Rescuing Recess Edition

It looks like it’s going to be that kind of gray day where pulling a Ferris Bueller seems to be a far more viable option than getting up and going to work. In an attempt to fool us into thinking spring is on its way, the temperature was around 71 degrees last night. Today, the high will be around 61, with some drizzle. Further fueling our dreams of spring, WTOP is relaying where to find…

 
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