Nationally Syndicated Editorial Cartoonist
The United States is a beacon of freedom for the rest of the world. We present an example that encourages other nations to follow. Past presidents have been champions and ambassadors of American freedom. It's what the world expects from us. Citizens in oppressed nations need to hear it from our leaders. Our most important... Continue Reading →
The FBI arrested a 68-year-old man in Encino, California Thursday for making repeated threats against The Boston Globe, which included the catchphrase "enemies of the American people." Where have we heard that phrase before? It's one of Donald Trump's favorites which he uses against news outlets that print information he considers critical of him, like... Continue Reading →
This Thursday, over 70 newspapers (so far) will run coordinated editorials defending a free press from Donald Trump's attacks that the media is the "enemy of the American people" and "fake news." It's being coordinated by The Boston Globe. I probably have several newspaper clients participating in this, but one that's definitely on board is... Continue Reading →
You know that oath the president takes upon assuming office? It's when the incoming president swears to defend and protect the United States. Yeah, that one. Donald Trump mouthed the words at his inauguration but he's not defending or protecting our nation. Trump chose to start his second presidential trip to Europe in Poland, as... Continue Reading →
Sunshine Week is a national initiative by the America Society of News Editors. It started in Florida and went national in 2005 and is recognized for a week every March. It coincides with James Madison's birthday. Freedom of information and access to open government is crucial to have a free nation. It's a constant fight... Continue Reading →
What is it with conservatives and hypocrisy? They spent eight years complaining that President Obama spent too much time on golf courses while neglecting his duties (and then complained when he'd issue executive orders). During Trump's first term in office he's been on a golf course six times. He actually corrals the press into a... Continue Reading →
Donald Trump tweeted that the media is an enemy of the American people. Every president has despised the press at some point, if not constantly. For being such a supposed liberal institution you would think Democratic presidents like Clinton and Obama would love the press, but no. They hated the press too. Trump doesn't just... Continue Reading →
