Lovebirds
Donald Trump announced he’s looking forward to another summit with Kim Jong Un.
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Progressive editorial cartoons, musings and sketches from a Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist.
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The Debt Clock
The United States is this week expected to cross a financial milestone that once seemed almost unimaginable: $40 trillion in national debt. The federal debt has doubled since first took office in 2017, and he’s added more to it than Biden. Critics may complain that this cartoon is unfair because both parties added to the debt. But Trump has certainly had more to do with creating the debt than he…
Shock Gloves
When ICE announced plans to spend up to $20 million on electric shock gloves, the debate initially centered on the technology itself.
Negotiations Continue
Bonus cartoon for today (OK, I actually drew it last night).
Commies
There is a special kind of madness that descends upon an administration when it begins to treat its enemies with more courtesy than its allies.
Local Cartoon
This cartoon for the Dallas Morning News is based on one of their editorials about putting billboards in parks to help fund them.
Drawn to Justice Screening
A couple weeks ago I mentioned a documentary that I was featured in called Drawn to Justice. The film explores how artists use their work to engage with important public issues. The film follows four artists—a sculptor, painter, environmental creative, and me—as we each approach subjects ranging from poverty and gun violence to social justice and the en…
Catering Truck
I’ve been out of town for the past couple of days enjoying a little camping getaway.
Botched
The reflecting pool wasn’t the only flawed and botched installation of late.
Chased by Commies
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What the Flock?
When Flock Safety first began installing automated license plate readers across the country, the pitch sounded straightforward: catch stolen cars, find kidnappers, solve crimes.