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“Our job is not to amuse our readers. Our mission is to stir them, inform and inflame them. Our task is to continually hold up our government and our leaders to clear-eyed analysis, unaffected by professional spinmeisters and agenda-pushers.”

Quote by Tony Auth

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Tony Auth, born on May 7, 1942, was an accomplished editorial cartoonist from the United States. Known for his sharp wit and critical perspective, his cartoons often addressed political and social issues. Auth's work was published in various publications, including The New Yorker and The Washington Post, and had a profound impact on contemporary society. more

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Source: The Later Works, 1925-1953: 1933