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Issues
The Very Serious Comedy Issue
Comedy often persuades. How does it do that? Why does it do that? Should it?
Essays
Bombing on Stage: Comedy as Political Resistance
Jeremy McLellan explains why we'll always have comedy, and why it will always make people uncomfortable.
Essays
A Different Comedy Nightmare
Comedians need to challenge their audiences, too; if they don't, they're not doing their jobs.
Essays
Unfortunate Haircuts and Causes to Die For
On the unexpected similarities between comedy and running for public office.
Essays
So You’re a Subversive Artist, Are You?
Nick Gillespie warns against self-congratulation, by comedians or anyone else: Most art is virtue signaling, and comedy is no different.