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Happy #Thanksgiving! If you’re grateful for the satirical comment cartoonists provided this year, consider making a donation to our Pledge Drive and help defend their freedom of expression.
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GIVE THANKS TO OUR CARTOONISTS WITH A GENEROUS DONATION TO DEFEND THEIR RIGHTS at cartoonistsrights.org/donate A cartoon by Ann Telnaes depicts President Trump’s 2025 inauguration. He is sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts who is holding stacked “Melania Trump Bibles” while the First Lady stands by, her distinctive hat obscuring her eyes. Robert wears a red “MAGA” hat. To the left of frame various allies are seated: Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, and JD Vance. Bezos and Zuckerberg wear knee pads, suggesting their supplication. Musk makes “rabbit ears” with his fingers behind Vance’s head, indicating the power dynamic at the time. To the right of frame are other Supreme Court Justices: Clarence Thomas and Brett Kavanaugh drink beers; Thomas’ wife Virginia and Samuel Alito wear “MAGA” hats. In the background an inverted US flag pierces a dead dove. The entire scene is filled with rats, which are tolerated as they crawl and sit upon each figure.
November 27, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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We once thought that satirists would only ever face criticism from heads of state “over there”. Those days are over!
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ADAM ZYGLIS, AMBER RUFFIN, ANN TELNAES, HENG KIM SONG, JACK OHMAN, JIMMY KIMMEL, JOEL PETT, KEVIN SIERS, MICHAEL DE ADDER, PATRICK CHAPPATTE, ROB ROGERS,  SETH MYERS, STEPHEN COLBERT. ATTACKS ON SATIRISTS ARE NO JOKE. PLEASE DONATE TO HELP US HELP THEM. A cartoon by Ann Telnaes depicts a court jester figure in motley cap and bells, hanging from a noose. cartoonistsrights.org/donate
November 27, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Today marks #Thanksgiving in the US. We’re grateful for the support of all our CARTOONIST DEFENDERS. Join in the current Pledge Drive and become one yourself.
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CARTOONIST DEFENDERS… support the Cartoonists Rights 2025 Pledge Drive. Follow us, sign up or donate at cartoonistsrights.org/help-us PLEASE HELP US DEFEND CARTOONISTS’ RIGHTS with a donation to cartoonistsrights.org/donate A super-heroic cartoonist figure is depicted in shades of yellow and purple, the corporate colours of the CARTOONISTS RIGHTS organisation. They hold a pencil in an oversized, foreshortened right fist, and roll their shirt sleeve with the left hand; their tie flies in the wind, and they wear a hat, spectacles, and wristwatch. They bear a stoic expression with a large, jutting chin.
November 27, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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At their best and boldest, cartoonists don’t “obey in advance” and that can land them in trouble. Donate today to defend their human rights. cartoonistsrights.org/donate
“THE DECISION TO KILL ANN TELNAES’ CARTOON DEPICTING BILLIONAIRES AND MEDIA GROUPS BOWING TO TRUMP WAS AN INSTANCE OF OBEYING IN ADVANCE.” - Ruth Marcus, Former Deputy Editorial Page Editor, Washington Post Jeff Bezos (Amazon, Washington Post), Sam Altman (Open AI), Mark Zuckerberg (Meta), Patrick Soon-Shiong (LA Times) and Mickey Mouse (Disney) are portrayed variously offering money in tribute, applying lipstick in advance of kissing, and lying prostrate before a giant statue of President Trump in the sketch that was rejected by editor David Shipley, leading to Telnaes’ resignation. cartoonistsrights.org/donate
November 25, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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Our Pledge Drive is officially underway. Join in and become a CARTOONIST DEFENDER. cartoonistsrights.org/donate
CARTOONIST DEFENDERS… support the Cartoonists Rights 2025 Pledge Drive. Follow us, sign up or donate at cartoonistsrights.org/help-us PLEASE HELP US DEFEND CARTOONISTS’ RIGHTS with a donation to cartoonistsrights.org/donate A super-heroic cartoonist figure is depicted in shades of yellow and purple, the corporate colours of the CARTOONISTS RIGHTS organisation. They hold a pencil in an oversized, foreshortened right fist, and roll their shirt sleeve with the left hand; their tie flies in the wind, and they wear a hat, spectacles, and wristwatch. They bear a stoic expression with a large, jutting chin.
November 25, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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At their best and boldest, cartoonists don’t “obey in advance” and that can land them in trouble. Donate today to defend their human rights. cartoonistsrights.org/donate
“THE DECISION TO KILL ANN TELNAES’ CARTOON DEPICTING BILLIONAIRES AND MEDIA GROUPS BOWING TO TRUMP WAS AN INSTANCE OF OBEYING IN ADVANCE.” - Ruth Marcus, Former Deputy Editorial Page Editor, Washington Post Jeff Bezos (Amazon, Washington Post), Sam Altman (Open AI), Mark Zuckerberg (Meta), Patrick Soon-Shiong (LA Times) and Mickey Mouse (Disney) are portrayed variously offering money in tribute, applying lipstick in advance of kissing, and lying prostrate before a giant statue of President Trump in the sketch that was rejected by editor David Shipley, leading to Telnaes’ resignation. cartoonistsrights.org/donate
November 25, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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Our Pledge Drive is officially underway. Join in and become a CARTOONIST DEFENDER. cartoonistsrights.org/donate
CARTOONIST DEFENDERS… support the Cartoonists Rights 2025 Pledge Drive. Follow us, sign up or donate at cartoonistsrights.org/help-us PLEASE HELP US DEFEND CARTOONISTS’ RIGHTS with a donation to cartoonistsrights.org/donate A super-heroic cartoonist figure is depicted in shades of yellow and purple, the corporate colours of the CARTOONISTS RIGHTS organisation. They hold a pencil in an oversized, foreshortened right fist, and roll their shirt sleeve with the left hand; their tie flies in the wind, and they wear a hat, spectacles, and wristwatch. They bear a stoic expression with a large, jutting chin.
November 25, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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The short-notice referral of Ashraf Omar’s case to a Cairo criminal court over the weekend is a concerning development. We object to the ongoing exclusion of his defence lawyer from proceedings, and are following matters closely along with multiple partners.

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Egypt refers cartoonist Omar to criminal court on terror charges
Egypt has referred cartoonist and translator Ashraf Omar to a criminal court on terrorism-related charges, drawing renewed concern from rights groups.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:52 PM
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Editorial cartooning updates:
anntelnaes.bsky.social received 2025 William Randolph Hearst Award
mrhode.bsky.social visits Politico cartoonist mwuerker.bsky.social at his office
claytoonz.bsky.social not back to 100%; but starting to create cartoons again
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Telnaes and Wuerker and Jones Oh My
An(n) Award As reported earlier this month Ann Telnaes was to receive the 2025 William Randolph Hearst Award. And so she did. Ward Sutton posted a picture with Ann holding the award, with Mark Fiore a...
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November 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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After a headline-making year we thank the amazing @anntelnaes.bsky.social for lending her powerful cartoons to our 2025 fundraiser. More to come in the days and weeks ahead.
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“For the first time in my career, an editor prevented me from doing my job, just because of who I chose to aim my pen at.” – Ann Telnaes, Pulitzer prize winning cartoonist, who resigned from the Washington Post in protest on January 4th 2025. Jeff Bezos (Amazon, Washington Post), Sam Altman (Open AI), Mark Zuckerberg (Meta), Patrick Soon-Shiong (LA Times) and Mickey Mouse (Disney) are portrayed variously offering money in tribute, applying lipstick in advance of kissing, and lying prostrate before a giant statue of President Trump in the sketch that was rejected by editor David Shipley, leading to Telnaes’ resignation. cartoonistsrights.org/donate
November 24, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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After a headline-making year we thank the amazing @anntelnaes.bsky.social for lending her powerful cartoons to our 2025 fundraiser. More to come in the days and weeks ahead.
cartoonistsrights.org/donate
“For the first time in my career, an editor prevented me from doing my job, just because of who I chose to aim my pen at.” – Ann Telnaes, Pulitzer prize winning cartoonist, who resigned from the Washington Post in protest on January 4th 2025. Jeff Bezos (Amazon, Washington Post), Sam Altman (Open AI), Mark Zuckerberg (Meta), Patrick Soon-Shiong (LA Times) and Mickey Mouse (Disney) are portrayed variously offering money in tribute, applying lipstick in advance of kissing, and lying prostrate before a giant statue of President Trump in the sketch that was rejected by editor David Shipley, leading to Telnaes’ resignation. cartoonistsrights.org/donate
November 24, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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Sneaking up next week…
November 22, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Sneaking up next week…
November 22, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Keep your eyes peeled…
November 21, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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Keep your eyes peeled…
November 21, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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📢 [UPDATE]
On 14 November 2025, Istanbul’s 2nd Court of First Instance ordered the release of Turkish cartoonist Doğan Pehlevan on bail.

👉 More information : www.cartooningforpeace.org/en/soutiens/...
November 20, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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I did some cartoons for this SUPER INTERESTING project that’s chock full of historical deportation information and amazing (and tragic) perspective, visit mappingdeportations.com !!!
November 20, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Last night we announced the winners of the Freedom of Expression Awards at a ceremony in London, hosted by @rosieisaholt.bsky.social and presenters DPM David Lammy, @biancajagger.bsky.social, @katemaltby.bsky.social & others. Learn more about the winners:
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Belarus opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya among winners of Index on Censorship 2025 Freedom of Expression Awards - Index on Censorship
The awards celebrate those who have had significant impact fighting censorship anywhere in the world
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November 20, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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Tonight, the winners of Index on Censorship’s Freedom of Expression Awards 2025 will be announced at a ceremony in London. Meet the 2025 nominees in the arts, campaigning and journalism categories: www.indexoncensorship.org/the-2025-fre...
November 19, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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CARTOONISTS RIGHTS welcomes the release of cartoonist Doğan Pehlevan after 4 months in jail; 5 co-defendants from LeMan magazine will stand trial in May, following the deliberate & politically-motivated misinterpretation of Pehlevan’s cartoon published in June.
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UPDATED: cartoonists’ & free speech orgs in support of LeMan magazine
Cartoonists' & free speech organisations speak out against the allegations and misinformation surrounding LeMan humor magazine, Türkiye.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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CARTOONISTS RIGHTS welcomes the release of cartoonist Doğan Pehlevan after 4 months in jail; 5 co-defendants from LeMan magazine will stand trial in May, following the deliberate & politically-motivated misinterpretation of Pehlevan’s cartoon published in June.
cartoonistsrights.org/we-support-l...
UPDATED: cartoonists’ & free speech orgs in support of LeMan magazine
Cartoonists' & free speech organisations speak out against the allegations and misinformation surrounding LeMan humor magazine, Türkiye.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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International News:
* Jung Ji-hoon wins Yellow Kid Comic of the Year award
* Dean Alston Profiled
* Court Orders Doğan Pehlevan Release, He Remains in Jail
* Cartoons vs Memes
* Zehra Ömeroğlu, Terry Anderson, Angelo Lopez Discuss Erdogan’s Authoritarian Gov't
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Comics International
Webtoonist Jung Ji-hoon wins Yellow Kid Comic of the Year award for ‘The Horizon’ From Yoon So-YeonYOON at Korea JoongAng Daily: Korean webtoonist Jung Ji-hoon, who goes by the pen name JH, won the Ye...
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November 17, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Congratulations to Matt Wuerker mwuerker.bsky.social on his 2025 Berryman win
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Matt Wuerker Wins 2025 Berryman
The National Press Foundation has announced Matt Wuerker as the winner of the 2025 Clifford K. & James T. Berryman Award for Editorial Cartoons. Matt Wuerker of Politico has won the 2025 Clifford K. a...
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November 17, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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Thank you.

I want all my editorial cartooning colleagues from around the world to see and identify with this: "Political cartoons are the stained glass windows of our times"
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duhallow.bsky.social Eamonn Noonan @duhallow.bsky.social · 10d
Having visited both St. Denis & Chartres this month, I know this is a big compliment. And eminently deserved in the case of @anntelnaes.bsky.social, for one.
November 17, 2025 at 3:34 PM