Political+Cartoons

=**Political Cartoons**=

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Political cartoons satire current events in the news for entertainment. The New York Times is famous for its Political Cartoons. They can also be found in smaller local papers such as the Toronto Star, Mississauga News and University of Toronto's The Medium. Mad Magazine also often features satirical cartoons that have a political focus.

**Negative Impacts**
Political cartoons can also be a source of great controversy. If their intent is misunderstood or malicious they can have serious consequences. On September 30, 2005 Danish newspapers published Mohammad Cartoons that depicted the religious figure with a very negative connotation. This resulted in public outcry, protests in Denmark and rioting in the Muslim world. An Iranian newspaper has responded with offering a contest for the best Holocaust cartoon([|1)].