The Power of Political Cartoons

Editorial cartoons — also known as political cartoons — have been around as long as there's been political discourse and dissent. In the U.S. they're a vibrant part of American culture and history, and no matter how controversial, are protected as free speech under the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. VOA's Julie Taboh spoke with a Pulitzer-Prize-winning cartoonist about the current state of cartooning in the U.S. — and overseas.Original Article