Political cartoonist, A.F. Branco, gives a presentation at Hillsdale College on his cartoons related to Journalism and American democracy. February 3, 2026. BRANCO TOON STORE Hillsdale College Holds Center for Constructive Alternatives Seminar on Journalism and American Democracy HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College hosted its third Center for Constructive Alternatives seminar of the 2025-2026 academic year Feb. 1-4. The seminar, titled “Journalism and American Democracy,” explored the purpose and importance of a free press, standards of honest journalism, and recent changes in the delivery of news and opinion. Thomas G. West, professor of politics at Hillsdale College, spoke on “The Importance and Meaning of a Free Press.” “The future of press freedom depends on whether the victories won by Musk and Trump can be consolidated,” West said. “The problem for us goes deeper than mere partisanship. There is a serious view of justice held by the liberals — or as they prefer to call it ‘social justice.’ This view is what makes them so confident that their restrictions on publications outside the liberal consensus are worthy and necessary.”… READ MORE   DONATE to A.F. Branco Cartoons – Tips appreciated – $5.00, $10.00, $20.00 – It all helps to fund this website and keep the cartoons coming. Also, Venmo @AFBranco – THANK YOU! A.F. Branco has taken his two greatest passions (art and politics) and translated them into cartoons that have been popular all over the country in various news outlets, including NewsMax, Fox News, MSNBC, CBS, ABC, and “The Washington Post.” He has been recognized by such personalities as Rep. Devin Nunes, Dinesh D’Souza, James Woods, Chris Salcedo, Sarah Palin, Larry Elder, Lars Larson, Rush Limbaugh, Elon Musk, and President Trump.