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John Auchter @jauchter.bsky.social · 2d

My friend, the extraordinary cartoonist Clay Jones, had a stroke this week. His right side is partially paralyzed, which is his drawing hand side. Editorial cartooning is not just his passion, but also his livelihood. Please consider donating.

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Donate to Help cartoonist Clay Jones recover from a stroke, organized by Kevin Necessary

Clay Jones is probably the hardest working cartoonist in the biz, if … Kevin Necessary needs your support for Help cartoonist Clay Jones recover from a stroke

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John Auchter @jauchter.bsky.social · 3d

cartoon for @michiganpublic.bsky.social #Michigan #StateBudget #Transparency

Political cartoon: A Low, Low, Low Bar to Clear

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John Auchter @jauchter.bsky.social · 10d

cartoon for @michiganpublic.bsky.social #GunViolence #PoliticalViolence #MassShootings

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John Auchter @jauchter.bsky.social · 17d

cartoon for @michiganpublic.bsky.social #michigan #michigander #CommonSense #Tylenol

Political cartoon: As Michiganders, We Trust Our Senses

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John Auchter @jauchter.bsky.social · 24d

cartoon for @michiganpublic.bsky.social #michigan #StateBudget #GovernmentShutdown www.michiganpublic.org/commentary/2...

Political cartoon: Not enough never evers

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John Auchter @jauchter.bsky.social · 29d

I can verify — absolutely no hyperbole from Marc here.

Marc Murphy @murphycartoons.bsky.social · Sep 13

This is the - and let me say this loudly - panel on DIVERSITY, EQUITY and INCLUSION among the political artists at our annual American Association of Editorial Cartoonists conference outside the nation’s capital. Three days with some of the most courageous, talented, and caring people in the country

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John Auchter @jauchter.bsky.social · Sep 12

cartoon for @michiganpublic.bsky.social #michigan #elections #budgets www.michiganpublic.org/commentary/2...

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John Auchter @jauchter.bsky.social · Sep 5

cartoon for @michiganpublic.bsky.social #michigan #MattHall #GretchenWhitmer www.michiganpublic.org/commentary/2...

Political cartoon: They're certainly not helping

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Mike Peterson @csotd.bsky.social · Sep 1

Celebrate Labor Day by examining the slogan "Ignorance is Strength" w/ Adam Zyglis, Bill Bramhall, Chip Bok, Drew Sheneman, Gary Varvel, Guy Body, John Auchter, Kal Kallaugher, Mike Luckovich, Mike Smith, Nick Anderson, Nicola Jennings, RJ Matson & Rob Rogers
www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/20...

CSotD: Ignorance is Strength

Happy Labor Day. Things aren’t quite as grim as Sheneman paints them, but cartoonists and other satirists are supposed to exaggerate to make their points. Presidents are expected to put a bright face ...

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John Auchter @jauchter.bsky.social · Aug 29

cartoon for @michiganpublic.bsky.social #cpb #CPBdefunding #EmergencyAlerts

Political Cartoon: New Federal Emergency Warning System

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John Auchter @jauchter.bsky.social · Aug 23

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John Auchter @jauchter.bsky.social · Aug 22

cartoon for @michiganpublic.bsky.social #Intel #CronyCapitalism

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John Auchter @jauchter.bsky.social · Aug 15

cartoon for @michiganpublic.bsky.social #MichiganPolitics #GretchenWhitmer #MattHall

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John Auchter @jauchter.bsky.social · Aug 8

cartoon for @michiganpublic.bsky.social #CanadianWildfires #ClimateChange #Science

Political Cartoon: They Don't Listen to Me Either

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John Auchter @jauchter.bsky.social · Aug 1

cartoon for @michiganpublic.bsky.social #tariffs #trade #AutoIndustry www.michiganpublic.org/commentary/2...

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Mike Peterson @csotd.bsky.social · Jul 28

It's the singer, perhaps not a song, but a hearty chorus of "Yes, Boss" from lobbyists and loyalists. Come join Dave Granlund, Jack Ohman, John Auchter, John Deering, Lalo Alcaraz, Lisa Benson, Max Espinoza, Michael Ramirez, Paul Fell & Peter Broelman
www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/20...

CSotD: Reluctant Singer but Eager Lobbyists

Deering quotes a familiar piece of doggerel, enlivening it with looks of consternation that end in panic, which well replicates how Dear Leader has gone from shrugging off the Epstein issue into a sho...

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John Auchter @jauchter.bsky.social · Jul 25

cartoon for @michiganpublic.bsky.social #deficit #gop #FiscalResponsibility www.michiganpublic.org/commentary/2...

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John Auchter @jauchter.bsky.social · Jul 18

cartoon for @michiganpublic.bsky.social #epstein #trump www.michiganpublic.org/commentary/2...

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John Auchter @jauchter.bsky.social · Jul 16

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Association of American Editorial Cartoonists @aaec-cartoonist.bsky.social · Jul 16

A statement by the AAEC Board of Directors in support of The Buffalo News cartoonist Adam Zyglis:

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Statement by the AAEC Board of Directors in support of Adam Zyglis – AAEC

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · Jul 10

The first time Charlie Chaplin used his voice in a film, he wielded it to forcefully condemn the rising forces of fascism around the globe.

Will we listen to his words today?

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John Auchter @jauchter.bsky.social · Jul 11

cartoon for @michiganpublic.bsky.social #2025 #DetroitTigers www.michiganpublic.org/commentary/2...

Political Cartoon: A Refreshing Respite for the Masses

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · Jul 6

Folds: If we’ve been told our whole lives that we can’t spend money on the arts because they’re not important—then why was taking over the Kennedy Center and the arts the first thing they did?

It is extremely important. It’s the bedrock of self-expression.

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John Auchter @jauchter.bsky.social · Jul 4

cartoon for @michiganpublic.bsky.social #4thofJuly #IndependenceDay www.michiganpublic.org/commentary/2...

Editorial cartoon: celebrating differences together

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Mike Peterson @csotd.bsky.social · Jul 1

When they serve the fois gras, will you be sitting at the table or listed on the menu? Come join Bill Bramhall, Clay Bennett, Deb Milbrath, Jesse Duquette, John Auchter, Lalo Alcaraz, Matt Golding, Paul Duginski, RJ Matson & Steve Brodner
www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/20...

CSotD: Fattening Up The Geese

I’ll confess to having paid more attention to the wretched excess in Venice than it deserved, which is any. But, unlike the couple in Milbrath’s cartoon, I did have my chair swung around the other dir...

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John Auchter @jauchter.bsky.social · Jun 27

cartoon for @michiganpublic.bsky.social #GOP #USSenate #BudgetBill #BigBeautifulBill

Political Cartoon: That sounds like something only a bad guy would say

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