Michael de Adder

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Editorial cartoonist

Education: Mount Allison University

Michael de Adder is a political cartoonist for The Washington Post. De Adder was born in Moncton, NB, in 1967 and a graduate of Mount Allison University with a degree in Fine Arts. He has been nominated for six National Newspaper Awards including being nominated in 2021, has been shortlisted for the Reuben, won the Association of American Editorial Cartoonist's Golden Spike Award and is the winner of the 2020 Herblock Prize for editorial cartooning. Michael's work has been featured on everything from CNN and NBC to Counterpoint and The Lincoln Project. He currently lives in Nova Scotia, t
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Latest from Michael de Adder

Trumping the competition

Michael de Adder cartoon on Donald Trump dominating the Iowa caucus.

January 16, 2024

Under the gun

Michael de Adder cartoon on former NRA leader Wayne LaPierre’s civil trial.

January 9, 2024

Endangered

Michael de Adder cartoon on 2024’s endangered species.

January 1, 2024

Rudy’s Christmas Carol

Michael de Adder cartoon on Rudy Giuliani’s banruptcy

December 26, 2023

Beyond belief

Michael de Adder cartoon on evidence of Santa and for a Biden impeachment

December 18, 2023

Tunnel vision

Michael de Adder cartoon on U.S. support of Ukraine and Israel.

December 12, 2023

Open-and-shut case

Michael de Adder cartoon comparing evidence against Trump and Biden.

December 8, 2023

Back-seat driver

Michael de Adder cartoon on House speaker resisting aid for Ukraine.

December 5, 2023

Such a waste

Michael de Adder cartoon on Paris mayor calling X a global sewer

November 28, 2023

Fowl play

Michael de Adder cartoon on OpenAI and Sam Altman leadership.

November 21, 2023