Association of American Editorial Cartoonists
@aaec-cartoonist.bsky.social
The Association of American Editorial Cartoonists (AAEC) champions and defends editorial cartooning and free speech as essential to liberty in the United States and throughout the world. Website: editorialcartoonists.com
A statement by the AAEC Board of Directors in support of The Buffalo News cartoonist Adam Zyglis:
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Statement by the AAEC Board of Directors in support of Adam Zyglis – AAEC
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July 16, 2025 at 5:50 PM
A statement by the AAEC Board of Directors in support of The Buffalo News cartoonist Adam Zyglis:
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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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That comes with the job, I guess, Be outraged, call us names, but please park the threats of violence
open.substack.com/pub/margaret...
The right-wing outrage machine gears up, and a cartoonist gets death threats
The scary aftermath of an editorial cartoon about Texas
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July 15, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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
open.substack.com/pub/margaret...
That comes with the job, I guess, Be outraged, call us names, but please park the threats of violence
open.substack.com/pub/margaret...
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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Steve Benson 1954-2025 – AAEC
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July 9, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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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Longtime editorial cartoonist Kevin "KAL" Kallaugher has been let go from The Baltimore Sun after 31 years.
www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/20...
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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...
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July 1, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Longtime editorial cartoonist Kevin "KAL" Kallaugher has been let go from The Baltimore Sun after 31 years.
www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/20...
www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/20...
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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CALL FOR ENTRIES: The 2025 Rex Babin Memorial Award – AAEC
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July 1, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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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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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How autocracies take over the news media
Trump goes from complaining to controlling
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March 26, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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.
anntelnaes.substack.com/p/how-autocr...
anntelnaes.substack.com/p/how-autocr...
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Cartoonists try to keep up with the chaos
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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...
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March 7, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Cartoonists try to keep up with the chaos
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✍️✨ 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!
👉 cartoonistsrights.org/award-noms-2...
#Courage #Cartoon #Awards
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!
👉 cartoonistsrights.org/award-noms-2...
#Courage #Cartoon #Awards
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.
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January 28, 2025 at 9:27 PM
✍️✨ 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!
👉 cartoonistsrights.org/award-noms-2...
#Courage #Cartoon #Awards
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!
👉 cartoonistsrights.org/award-noms-2...
#Courage #Cartoon #Awards
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Great conversation about the editorial cartooning profession with colleagues @jackohman.bsky.social @jensorensen.bsky.social and Barry Blitt--->
Following @anntelnaes.bsky.social's ethical stance at a time of vanishing editorial cartoonist jobs, this is a fascinating, inspiring, more than a bit distressing @fastcompany.com interview w/ @jensorensen.bsky.social, Barry Blitt, and Jack Ohman about the field's storied past and troubled present.
January 22, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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...
Stop the Presses: A Letter from the President – AAEC
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January 22, 2025 at 8:46 PM
"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...
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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.
Now let’s hope editorial cartoonists survive the next four years.
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...
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January 20, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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.
Now let’s hope editorial cartoonists survive the next four years.
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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Conversations with Artists 1 19 25
YouTube video by Steve Brodner
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January 21, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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
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
January 12, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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
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
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79th National Cartoonists Society Divisional Reuben Awards Call for Entries
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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...
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January 7, 2025 at 5:51 PM
79th National Cartoonists Society Divisional Reuben Awards Call for Entries
www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/20...
www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/20...
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Here's my cartoon in solidarity with @anntelnaes.bsky.social leaving the @washingtonpost.com. (via davidpepper.substack.com)
#StandWithAnn @aaec-cartoonist.bsky.social
#StandWithAnn @aaec-cartoonist.bsky.social
January 7, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Here's my cartoon in solidarity with @anntelnaes.bsky.social leaving the @washingtonpost.com. (via davidpepper.substack.com)
#StandWithAnn @aaec-cartoonist.bsky.social
#StandWithAnn @aaec-cartoonist.bsky.social
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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
Below is a cartoonist’s response published @indexoncensorship.org from time. Violence is never an answer
January 7, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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
Below is a cartoonist’s response published @indexoncensorship.org from time. Violence is never an answer
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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.
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.
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January 4, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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.
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Taking his dog for a walk.
#jeffbezos #standwithann @washingtonpost.com @anntelnaes.bsky.social @aaec-cartoonist.bsky.social
#iamspartacus
#jeffbezos #standwithann @washingtonpost.com @anntelnaes.bsky.social @aaec-cartoonist.bsky.social
#iamspartacus
January 4, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Taking his dog for a walk.
#jeffbezos #standwithann @washingtonpost.com @anntelnaes.bsky.social @aaec-cartoonist.bsky.social
#iamspartacus
#jeffbezos #standwithann @washingtonpost.com @anntelnaes.bsky.social @aaec-cartoonist.bsky.social
#iamspartacus
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A statement from the AAEC Board on the resignation of @anntelnaes.bsky.social from the @washingtonpost.com:
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A Statement on Ann Telnaes’ Resignation from the Post – AAEC
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January 4, 2025 at 4:05 PM