Category Archives: Cartooning & comics

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 →

Posted in Capitalism, Cartooning & comics, Class, poverty, labor, & related issues, Economics and the like | 4 Comments  

Cartoon: It Weighs You Down

Posted on July 7, 2020 by Ampersand

This cartoon is another collaboration with Becky Hawkins. If you like these cartoons, help there by more by pledging $1 or $2 at my patreon! Every bit helps. This month, two cartoons ended up being completed at more or less … Continue reading →

Posted in Cartooning & comics, Fat, fat and more fat | 13 Comments  

Cartoon: Looters!

Posted on June 4, 2020 by Ampersand

Help me make more cartoons by supporting my Patreon! A $1 or $2 pledge really helps. I usually post my cartoons on Patreon a week or two (or more!) before I post them in public (like on “Alas”). It’s a … Continue reading →

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Cartoon: Do We Blame the Chinese or the Jews?

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Ampersand

If you like these cartoons, help me make more at my Patreon! A $1 or $2 pledge really matters. I wish I could say that I’m making up these conspiracy theories, I really do. But I’m not. I’m really not. … Continue reading →

Posted in Cartooning & comics, Race, racism and related issues | 18 Comments  

Comic: Private Equity Vampire

Posted on May 16, 2020 by Ampersand

If you enjoy these comics, please help me make more by supporting my Patreon! A $1 or $2 pledge really matters. “I’m forcing you to innovate and learn to do more with less blood!” is definitely my favorite line in … Continue reading →

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Cartoon: Which Kids Matter

Posted on May 2, 2020 by Ampersand

Help me keep making cartoons by supporting my Patreon! I make most of my living from people pledging small amounts, like $1 or $2, and I think that’s awesome. I wish the argument made by the second speaker in panel … Continue reading →

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Cartoon: Which Economic System Prevents Pandemics?

Posted on April 26, 2020 by Ampersand

There’s two similar but distinct arguments I’ve heard on the left. One I agree with; the other inspired this cartoon. There’s the correct and true argument that universal health care – in single payer or some other form – could … Continue reading →

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Cartoon: Sometimes It Feels Like Coronavirus Has Always Been With Us

Posted on April 1, 2020 by Ampersand

If you enjoy these cartoons, be part of making more! Support the patreon! I left the house this morning to put something in the mail. (Don’t worry, I didn’t touch the mailbox; I took a paper towel with me so … Continue reading →

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Cartoon: Copyright, The Biggest Government Giveaway of All (featuring Bill Gates)

Posted on March 7, 2020 by Ampersand

This one was directly inspired by this Dean Baker essay. The issue can be seen as a distinction between someone who wins a big pile of money in a lottery and someone who slips in a fake card to win … Continue reading →

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Cartoon: Billionaires Discuss Economics

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Ampersand

If you enjoy these cartoons, help me make more by supporting my Patreon! A $1 pledge really helps. However the Democratic primary turns out, I’m grateful to both Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders for making increasing taxes on the wealthy … Continue reading →

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