Yossarian Universal News Service (YU) was co-founded in 1980 by Paul Fericano. and Elio Ligi. two Italian American poets and satirists from the small press world. They created YU News as a direct response to the presidency of Ronald Reagan. From that early beginning YU evolved into several publishing portals dedicated to various works of social and political satire with a particular interest in the influence of religion, politics and popular culture on daily life.

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In a dangerous and divisive political climate, history will undoubtedly refer to this period as the dark and cynical days of American democracy. Many will continue to deny the truth, hide from it and work to convince others that the truth is whatever you believe it to be.  

 

YU believes the targets have never been clearer: the scoundrels, traitors and cowards who are powerless against mockery; the stupid millions incapable of learning anything. These are the nitwits offended by satire who ultimately serve a higher cause since the very nature of satire often offends those who are  themselves offensive.  

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Satire. Get Smarter.