Category Archives: Class, poverty, labor, & related issues

Cartoon: Capitalism/Socialism

Posted on July 9, 2020 by Ampersand

If you like these cartoons, help me make more at my Patreon! Lots of $1 or $2 pledges means I can make a living. Today’s comic is written by me and drawn by Jake Richmond, creator of Modest Medusa. Jake … Continue reading →

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Cartoon: It’s Excessive Occupational Licensing, Charlie Brown!

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Ampersand

Help me make more cartoons by supporting my Patreon! I make a living through $1 pledges. This cartoon is a collaboration with Becky Hawkins.  Becky and I have done other political cartoons together, and we also collaborate on our webcomic SuperButch. … Continue reading →

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Cartoon: The Easiest Job In The World

Posted on September 3, 2018 by Ampersand

If you enjoy these cartoons, and can spare it, please support them on my Patreon! A $1 pledge really matters. I worked for a while as a temp secretary on Wall Street, including a memorable stint working on a high … Continue reading →

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Cartoon: “The Democrats Abandoned Blue Collar Voters”

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Ampersand

If you enjoy these cartoons, please support them on Patreon. This is something that I hear and read frequently, and it always annoys me: People who say “blue collar” or “working class” when what they mean is white working class … Continue reading →

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Cartoon: Treadmill

Posted on March 14, 2017 by Ampersand

If you like these cartoons, please support my Patreon! TRANSCRIPT OF CARTOON Panel 1 A toddler runs on a full-sized treadmill, carrying a teddy bear in one hand. A woman in a tight black dress squats, smiling, to address the … Continue reading →

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Black Unemployment and the Minimum Wage

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Ampersand

Summary: There is a lot of racism in the history of the US minimum wage – but the most important way that racism has been expressed is through exemptions to the minimum wage law which have kept workers of color … Continue reading →

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I Disagree With People On Tumblr About Dr. Horrible And About The Minimum Wage

Posted on May 24, 2015 by Ampersand

I disagree with people on Tumblr: Is Dr. Horrible A Sexist “Nice Guy” Narrative? I disagree with people on Tumblr part 2: Why We Should NOT Abolish The Minimum Wage

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Cartoon: Maternity Leave vs Profit

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Ampersand

This seems like a good time to announce that I’m starting a Patreon to support my political cartoons. Please check it out (and tell me if you spot any typos!). This cartoon was a collaboration with my friend Becky Hawkins. … Continue reading →

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Cartoon: The Right To Work

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Ampersand

Transcript of cartoon. Panel 1: A Young Guy in a sweatshirt is talking to a well-off looking older man, who is wearing a double-breasted jacket and a tie. SWEATS: Your “right to work” law sounds excellent! I’d love to have … Continue reading →

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Cartoon: Our Exports Include…

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Ampersand

Script of cartoon: Panel 1: An Uncle Sam sort of figure, wearing a top hat with stars and stripes and a floral Hawaiian shirt, is talking to a cigar-chomping businessman. Uncle Sam has his hand on a sign sticking out … Continue reading →

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