Colombian police have rescued a donkey that was painted as a political billboard, saving the animal from making an ass of itself with an unwanted career in politics. The donkey had its legs painted in ...

The donkey and elephant became political symbols in the United States through a combination of political satire and popular culture, primarily driven by cartoonists in the 19th century. Here's how ...

Ever wonder why the Democratic Party uses a donkey and the GOP uses an elephant? The answer is more dramatic—and more humorous—than you might expect. These symbols were born out of political mockery, ...