In the aftermath of September 11,
freedom of speech has been under attack. Political cartoonists are not
immune. In some cities cartoonists have been fired or lost freelance
jobs because of cartoons critical of U.S. policy or for using “wrong”
metaphors. Even nationally-known artists, such as Boondocks cartoonist
Arron McGruder and Ted Rall have been censored or repudiated.In response, cartoonists Gary Huck, Mike Konopacki, Matt Wuerker
and writer Alec Dubro put together a show of cartoons from 41 editorial
cartoonists from the U.S. and Mexico. This unique show premiered at the
Institute for Policy Studies in Washington, DC. June 21, 2002.
Link to the cartoon show.