Category Archives: Cartooning & comics

Can We Call It Fascism Yet?

Posted on August 3, 2026 by Ampersand

Another strip drawn by the amazing Mike Lawrence. From an official press release on whitehouse.gov, July 16 2026: Homeland Security Advisor Stephen Miller made clear there must be no retreat: “One of the hallmarks of left-wing violence and terrorism is … Continue reading →

Posted in Cartooning & comics, Conservative zaniness, right-wingers, etc. | 52 Comments

You’re Not Fat, You’re Beautiful

Posted on August 2, 2026 by Ampersand

This cartoon is by me and Becky Hawkins. Becky and I were working together at a coffee shop, and Becky was talking about the movie The Devil Wears Prada. Or, more specifically, Becky was describing a podcast she’d listened to … Continue reading →

Posted in Cartooning & comics, Fat, fat and more fat | 2 Comments

A Brief History of Brief Wars

Posted on August 1, 2026 by Ampersand

Wow, did this cartoon take forever to make! So why did it take so long? First of all, history-based cartoons always take more time to research. But the research was really fruitful, because I found quotes that let me arrange … Continue reading →

Posted in Cartooning & comics, Iran, Iraq, Korea | 7 Comments

Two Toms Talking Theology

Posted on July 10, 2026 by Ampersand

This comic was drawn by R.E. Ryan, who did a great job rendering my silly version of Colonial America. In 2023, Senator Josh Hawley posted this quote, attributing it to Founding Father Patrick Henry: It cannot be emphasized too strongly … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheism, Cartooning & comics, Religion | 1 Comment

Wishing Immigrants Away

Posted on July 8, 2026 by Ampersand

I’m always amazipalled (portmanteau between “amazed” and “appalled” that I don’t expect to catch on) at how willing MAGA is to demolish the US’s future prospects and economy. Their own children and grandchildren will be poorer for it, and they … Continue reading →

Posted in Cartooning & comics, Economics and the like, Immigration, Migrant Rights, etc, Race, racism and related issues, Racism | 20 Comments

What Will Future Archeologists Say?

Posted on July 6, 2026 by Ampersand

Thanks to R. E. Ryan for his wonderful sci-fi art on this one! I originally posted this on Patreon in 2024, but apparently I spaced out on posting it on Alas and Leftycartoons at the time. (Glares in annoyance at … Continue reading →

Posted in Cartooning & comics, Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans and Queer issues, Transsexual and Transgender related issues | 12 Comments

Fox Goggles

Posted on June 17, 2026 by Ampersand

It took me a few tries to write this strip. It’s the most vexing question of the Trump era, for me: How can so many people support Trump? I’ve known a bunch of Trump supporters. Many of them, in face … Continue reading →

Posted in Cartooning & comics, Conservative zaniness, right-wingers, etc., Elections and politics | 4 Comments

The Kitchen Table Cycle

Posted on June 8, 2026 by Ampersand

In the wake of the 2024 election, a poll from Blueprint found that a lot of swing voters believed that “Kamala Harris is focused more on cultural issues like transgender issues rather than helping the middle class.” Predictably, many centrist … Continue reading →

Posted in Cartooning & comics, Elections and politics, Transsexual and Transgender related issues | 36 Comments

Nice Purse!

Posted on June 5, 2026 by Ampersand

This cartoon is by me and Becky Hawkins. I’m not like this character – serenely unaware of mean comments. But I aspire to be like him. (Maybe I am like this character, but since I’m unaware of the comments I … Continue reading →

Posted in Cartooning & comics, Feminism, sexism, etc, Men and masculinity, Sex & Gender, Sexism, Sexism hurts men | 8 Comments

Good News About Work And AI!

Posted on June 2, 2026 by Ampersand

From a report in Fortune: AI is actually increasing strain for most employees, as the tools add more time to menial tasks, and actually takes away from deep-focus work. Since adopting AI into their workflows, time spent across every job … Continue reading →

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