Political Cartoons
Created by K. Crossley, 11/5/07
Analyzing Editorial Cartoons -
Issues and Controversies
Here are some helpful ideas about how to analyze political cartoons, from Issues and Controversies. Use the login for Issues and Controversies and type in the search box “analyzing editorial cartoons.”
Contemporary (Current) Cartoons:
Issues and Controversies - Use the login for Issues and Controversies. On the home page, look under “Special Features” and click on “Editorial Cartoons & Questions.” This will take you to a GREAT page of cartoons about MANY different topics.
Washington Post Political/Editorial Cartoons – After looking at the “Toles Cartoons”, look below them and click on “Other Syndicated Editorial Cartoons.”
Slate Magazine - Click on “Next Cartoon” or “More” to see more political cartoons.
Historical (Past) Political Cartoons:
America in Caricature 1765-1865
Harper’s Week - - Scroll down the page until you see the 4 webpages under “Cartoons.” “Cartoon of the Day” can be browsed by topic or month. Includes political cartoons from 1766-1912.
Herblock’s History - Features political cartoons from 1929 to 2000.