Reporters Chuckle at Suggestion Trump Might Address Public After Assassination Attempt
Response to Shooting at White House Correspondents’ Dinner During the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday, attendees appeared to find humor even as President Donald Trump addressed the crowd following a recent assassination attempt. Jiang Weijia, the president of the White House Correspondents Association (WHCA), addressed the audience shortly after the incident. Thanks to effective […]
The final chuckle of America: A conversation with the creators of Flip City Magazine
The Role of Humor in Challenging Authority Hannah Arendt once noted that laughter is a powerful tool for challenging authority. For centuries, politicians wielded power like a sword. Yet as traditional print media waned, meme-makers took the helm, effectively conducting ideological warfare at lightning speed, far surpassing the impact of political speeches. Unfortunately, those in […]
When Journalists Chuckle with Trump, the Real Punchline is Free Speech
Four decades ago, while working as a White House reporter for Knight-Ridder’s publication (now McClatchy), I engaged in a minor struggle for democracy. I was expected to oversee the annual election of officers for the White House Correspondents Association, a process outlined in the organization’s bylaws that had been overlooked for years. Until my protest, […]