The donkey and elephant became political symbols in the United States through a combination of historical events and the work of political cartoonists, particularly Thomas Nast. The Donkey as a ...

Democrats can’t ignore the Americans’ disillusionment with our political institutions. They need to offer a plausible and ...

Here's how each symbol came to be associated with the Democratic and Republican parties: Origins: The donkey first became associated with the Democratic Party during Andrew Jackson's presidential ...

Williams, however, defended his actions, claiming his intent was to start a conversation about the symbol's original meaning in religious and cultural traditions such as Buddhism. 'People see ...