Lysterical Michelle Bachmann

"Lysterical Bachmann" [Published 09/30/11]

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A case of bad timing, combined with the bad judgement of Candidate Bachmann, prompted this cartoon. With 29 people dead from from listeria poisoning due to tainted American-grown cantaloupe, attributed to lax regulations — Michelle Bachmann visited a meat packing plant in Iowa. She called for the elimination of "useless" food safety regulations, saying they are "choking American industry." Occasionally, these cartoons write themselves, folks. 

Driving Miss Saudi Cartoon

"Driving Miss Saudi" [Published 09/26/11]

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This cartoon was widely published, used on several cartoon anthologies —including the NPR "Double Takes" — and even appeared on the Al-Jezeera News website. As far as I know, it was the most widely distributed cartoon I produced last year.

Ali Ferzat is Mightier

"Mightier" [Published 09/08/11]

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Syrian political cartoonist Ali Ferzat was beat up and his hands broken by Assad's thugs. While still in the hospital with his bloody hands bandaged and his face swollen and bruised, he pledged to continue drawing cartoons critical of President Bashar al-Assad's corrupt regime. I was so moved by his resolve to continue the fight, I drew this cartoon in his honor.

Obama 'Hard Labor' Cartoon

"Hard Labor" [Published 09/07/11]

Mark Center Brac 133: Sitting DoD Duck

"Sitting DoD Duck" [Published 03/10/11]