Author Archives: Ampersand

Cartoon: The Time Before Gender Ideology

Posted on August 3, 2023 by Ampersand

This cartoon is drawn by my so-frequent-we-call-each-other-comics-spouses collaborator Becky Hawkins, who writes: This cartoon combines two of my favorite things: period settings and making fun of gender norms! I had a blast (and took a trip down memory lane) looking … Continue reading →

Posted in Cartooning & comics | 1 Comment

Cartoon: The GOP’s Dream Speech

Posted on August 1, 2023 by Ampersand

This cartoon was drawn by frequent collaborator Kevin Moore. From a 2022 article in the Pennsylvania News-Standard: “Critical race theory goes against everything Martin Luther King Jr. taught us, [which is] to not judge others by the color of their … Continue reading →

Posted in Cartooning & comics, Conservative zaniness, right-wingers, etc., Race, racism and related issues, Racism | 4 Comments

Cartoon: Dragscrolling

Posted on July 16, 2023 by Ampersand

First of all, I’m so happy to introduce my new collaborator Nadine Scholtes. Her official bio: Nadine Scholtes (born 1992) is an illustrator and comic book artist based in Luxembourg. She has been drawing her whole life, but her studies … Continue reading →

Posted in Cartooning & comics, Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans and Queer issues, Transsexual and Transgender related issues | 2 Comments

Cartoon: What I Said CAN’T Be Racist Because…

Posted on July 14, 2023 by Ampersand

This cartoon is drawn by my most frequent collaborator, Becky Hawkins. Becky writes: Coming up with 8 different character designs is one of the treats and challenges of drawing a cartoon like this. It’s either a fun exercise, or it … Continue reading →

Posted in Cartooning & comics, Racism | 41 Comments

Cartoon: Believing (Some) Women

Posted on June 20, 2023 by Ampersand

This comic was drawn by a new collaborator, Kelly Lawrence. Kelly says: My name’s Kelly, and I’m a comic artist and illustrator based in the Pacific Northwest. I love to use bold line and color, and I’m always excited to work … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 20 Comments

Cartoon: How Sanctions Usually Work

Posted on June 1, 2023 by Ampersand

This cartoon is by me and Kevin Moore. Kevin writes: Any time I can draw over-the-top, absurd violence with satiric intent is fun for me. I don’t like guns or violence in real life, but in fiction it can be … Continue reading →

Posted in Cartooning & comics, International issues | 36 Comments

Cartoon: The Party of Small Government

Posted on May 27, 2023 by Ampersand

This cartoon is drawn by Becky Hawkins. Each month brings new horrifying news of GOP-controlled state governments banning books and health care they don’t like. And we can (and should) argue against them on these issues, but at the same … Continue reading →

Posted in Abortion & reproductive rights, Cartooning & comics, Conservative zaniness, right-wingers, etc., Homophobic zaniness/more LGBTQ issues, Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans and Queer issues, Transsexual and Transgender related issues | 3 Comments

Cartoon: The Transphobe Bait and Switch (aka The Transphobe Motte and Bailey)

Posted on May 25, 2023 by Ampersand

If you want to help us keep making these cartoons, my Patreon’s right here! And thanks. There’s this trick that transphobes – especially ultra “respectable” transphobes like J.K. Rowling – love to pull. They’ll say something enraging, over-the-top, and unquestionably … Continue reading →

Posted in Bigotry & Prejudice, Cartooning & comics, Transsexual and Transgender related issues | 7 Comments

Cartoon: Media-Man To The Rescue!

Posted on May 24, 2023 by Ampersand

If you like these cartoons, consider supporting the Patreon! A $2 pledge makes a big difference. ─── ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ── Hi! Sorry for the long pause in cartoons – I pulled a muscle in my right shoulder (I’m right-handed) and could … Continue reading →

Posted in Cartooning & comics, Media criticism | 5 Comments

Cartoon: Rationing Health Care

Posted on April 21, 2023 by Ampersand

════ ⋆★⋆ ════════ ⋆★⋆ ════════ ⋆★⋆ ════ A common objection to single-payer health care in the US is that it would lead to health care being rationed. And I wonder, in what parallel universe do they live where the US … Continue reading →

Posted in Cartooning & comics, Health Care and Related Issues | 36 Comments