The Value of Cartoons in Complicated Times

A time honored venting system for artists and writers alike.

The idea that humor is a great way to cope with difficult situations—both personal and public—is not new. There’s a reason political cartoons remain a mainstay, even after centuries of providing levity and sharp commentary on current events.

Before they were called “political cartoons,” these works were known as “pictorial satire.” They emerged as early …