Monday, November 13, 2023

A statement on the Michael Ramirez cartoon in The Washington Post

A statement on the Michael Ramirez cartoon in The Washington Post

The AAEC Board of Directors has issued the following statement on the retraction of Michael Ramirez's cartoon in The Washington Post.

"The Association of American Editorial Cartoonists (AAEC) wishes to reiterate its support for cartoonists to express themselves vigorously, without fear of retribution or physical violence.

"The AAEC also wishes to note the responsibility of editors to work with editorial cartoonists to provide proper guidance and to stand with them in the event of negative reader reaction."

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