At Least They Have a Government
A much-discussed poll reveals that 80% of Americans distrust the government.
View ArticleLOS ANGELES TIMES CARTOON: Lower the Ladder a Little
I draw cartoons for The Los Angeles Times about issues related to California and the Southland (metro Los Angeles). This week: In the nearly two decades since Californians voted to bar undocumented...
View ArticleThe New Optimism
According to a new poll, Americans are increasingly pessimistic about their future and that of their children. Half of Americans doubt they’ll get as raise or a better job within the next five years....
View ArticleLOS ANGELES TIMES CARTOON: Dems Luv Cali
I draw cartoons for The Los Angeles Times about issues related to California and the Southland (metro Los Angeles). This week: According to a new poll, “Californians’ perceptions about living in the...
View ArticleCould the anti-immigrant loudmouths pass a U.S. citizenship test?
Originally published by The Los Angeles Times: To listen to talk radio and cable television, which are dominated by conservatives, the national and state debates over immigration give the impression...
View ArticleSYNDICATED COLUMN: How the Media Manipulated the Democratic Primary
Though it might not always seem like it, the news media is composed of human beings. Humans aren’t, can’t be, and possibly shouldn’t be, objective. Still, there’s a reasonable expectation among...
View ArticleInflation Has Been Killing You for 40 Years. Why Are You Noticing Now?
Far be it from me to carry water for the Biden Administration or to downplay the impact of inflation on working families as White House officials did in June when they dismissed rising...
View ArticleTransgender People Shouldn’t Compete in Sports. Neither Should Cis People.
A new Washington Post poll about Americans’ views of transgender athletes offers a lot to think about. I found the margins more interesting than the headline. Like, who are these 2% of...
View ArticleDistract-ocracy
28% of Americans, a record high, tell the Pew Research poll that they are disgusted by both major political parties. It’s not hard to imagine why; the system is distracted by impeachment and other...
View ArticleThe Origin of Organized Religion
Disgusted by organized religion, 30% of Americans now claim no religious affiliation even though many say they’re “spiritual.” Will this trend continue to grow? Or might something…else…come out of it?...
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