Telnaes: Democracy Under Siege Makes Its U.S. Debut May 1st
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Acclaimed editorial cartoonist Ann Telnaes offers a razor sharp critique of American political hypocrisy. Can the nation preserve its democratic ideals, or will it fall prey to an authoritarian takeover?
For four days, beginning May 1, 2026, Ann Telnaes and Friends are making the Laura Dix documentary Democracy Under Siege available in the United States.
You might remember last year the documentary I’m involved in, Democracy Under Siege, was having trouble finding a U.S. distributor although it was received enthusiastically overseas. Well, we’re going rogue and here’s your opportunity to watch it for free from May 1-4. Sign up here.
The film connects present-day crises with their roots in American history via commentary with A-list political observers who explore constitutional logjams, executive overreach, and a crisis in judicial ethics, as the country grapples with fundamental challenges that transcend individual presidencies.
Packed with the innovative dark humor of Telnaes’ cartoons, the film examines how the promise of American multiracial democracy faces a renewed backlash. Can the nation preserve its democratic ideals, or will it fall prey to an authoritarian takeover?
And on World Press Freedom Day:
* Also, Laura Nix and I will be speaking with the satirist and free speech defender Andy Borowitz on his podcast May 3rd. Don’t miss it!
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