THE elephant and the donkey represent the US party systems since 1828 and 1854. The popularity of the animals rose due to political cartoons at the time to represent the two-party system. ⚠️ Follow ...

By: Faith Forster Managing and Graphics Editor Have you ever wondered why our nation’s two largest representatives have the ...

It all started with an insult. During Andrew Jackson’s 1828 presidential campaign, his political opponents labeled him a “jackass.” Stubborn as he was, Jackson co-opted the insult and began putting a ...

For nearly 200 years, the Democratic Party has been closely associated with a noble if underappreciated beast: the donkey. While the donkey does not appear in the party's official logo, the animal is ...