As news happens, political cartoonists around the globe take up their brush pen or pencil and come up with images and often a few choice words to comment on the events of the day. Each week, The World’s Carol Hills selects a group of cartoons that reflect on issues in the news. For cartoons prior to June 2009, please click here.
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The Souring of the American Dream
Canadian cartoonist Cam Cardow comments on an American phenomenom: the souring of the American dream.
That One is Going to Leave a Mark
Canada’s Cam Cardow on the impact of Penn State’s sex abuse scandal on the fabled college team.
Get Lost, Silvio. I’ve Got A New Guy
Get lost, Silvio. I’ve got a new guy. Cartoon by Olle Johansson of Sweden.
Zapiro’s Take on Sacked ANC Youth Leader Julius Malema
Now-sacked ANC Youth Leader Julius Malema is a frequent subject of Zapiro, South Africa’s most famous satirist.
Obama Decides to Hold Off Deciding on Massive Pipeline
President Obama decides to hold off deciding on a massive pipeline that would carry oil from Canadian tar sands in Alberta through six states before reaching Texas’ Gulf coast. Canadian cartoonist Gary Clement thinks he knows why.
African National Congress Fires Youth League Leader Julius Malema
South Africa’s ruling African National Congress exiled its controversial Youth League leader Julius Malema to the political wilderness Thursday. Marco Werman gets more from South African journalist, Milton Nkosi, who’s covering the story.
Italy’s Latest Austerity Measure
Canadian cartoonist Gary Clement on Italy’s latest austerity measure.
Okay, So Who’s Paying?
Canadian Cam Cardow asks the question that’s vexing the eurozone at the moment.
US Response to Palestinian UNESCO Membership
The United States’ response to the Palestinian Authority getting full membership into UNESCO is to cut off funds to the UN agency. Cartoon by Swiss Lebanese cartoonist Patrick Chappatte, International Herald Tribune.
The ‘Official’ Iraqi Attitude
The “official” Iraqi attitude toward the announcement that US troops will be out of Iraq by the end of the year, by Swiss-Lebanese cartoonist Patrick Chappatte, The International Herald Tribune.
The Crumbling State of Greek Politics
Canadian cartoonist Gary Clement humorously captures the crumbling state of Greek politics.
Russia’s Medvedev: ‘Badminton Fosters Success’
Russia President Dmitry Medvedev has used a video blog to promote badminton, describing it as a game for those seeking success.
Political Cartoons Capture Gaddafi’s Many Sides
Cartoonists around the globe have reacted to the news of Muammar Gaddafi’s death with some fresh drawings.
India Gets Serious About Cartoons
Two Indian political cartoonists have experienced pressure to censor their own work.
Cartoonists on Palestinian UN Bid
Arab and Israeli cartoonists (and a few others) on the Palestinian bid for UN membership. Favorite metaphors are a steep wall, a leap of faith, a kite that won’t fly, and a flower that has yet to bloom.
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