Tag Archives: Cartoon

Do More Than Punch Pillows

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Liza Donnelly

There are many things to get angry about in life.  Starting with the mundane: stains on your favorite sweater, the internet not working, an unreasonable boss. There is finding out that a friend’s cancer has returned. Then there is hearing … Continue reading →

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Which Part Of Your Body Can Judge A Good WIne?

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Liza Donnelly

How could I not do a cartoon about Representative Todd Akin’s statement about rape? He is running for Senate in Missouri and is backed by the Tea Party. In an interview, he said: “It seems to me, from what I … Continue reading →

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Cartoons as Cultural Envoys: All Cartoonists Are LInked

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Liza Donnelly

Yesterday, I returned from a trip to the Middle East.  I was invited by the US State Department to be a cultural envoy, and speak about my work to residents of Israel and the Palestinian Territories.  Below is the talk … Continue reading →

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Look Day for Cartoonists at The New Yorker

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Liza Donnelly

Tuesday is “look day” at The New Yorker. That means cartoonists go in to the magazine on 42nd street, ride the elevator to the 20th floor and show their cartoons to the cartoon editor, Bob Mankoff. Mankoff may hold a … Continue reading →

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Plastic Evolution

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Liza Donnelly

I think it was last week when the Internet was all over a Daily Beast article written by Ashley Judd. In the piece, she attacked the media and our society for paying attention to her “puffy face.”  Many were saying … Continue reading →

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Pomp, Newt and Chickens

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Liza Donnelly

I don’t draw chickens much, and I certainly know very little about them. But any animal is material for a cartoonist’s muse–we can plug any idea into any situation.  Roosters, from my perspective, are comical. All bravado, swagger, pomp.  Does … Continue reading →

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Mad Men Days

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Liza Donnelly

This is a cartoon from a few weeks ago, when the war against women in American politics was hot in the news. It has calmed down a bit, perhaps only because the media has a short attention span. But it’s … Continue reading →

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Pedicabs and Your Toes

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Liza Donnelly

Every week, I do cartoons of all types, on all subjects. Political, relationship, silly, and word play. Maybe this one is all of the above, you be the judge. Happy spring!

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What Newspapers Are Good For

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Liza Donnelly

I don’t think anyone has broached the subject. If newspapers totally disappear, how are we going to train the puppies? Forget that with the end of newspapers a lot of people will be out of a job: talented journalists, editors, … Continue reading →

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International Women’s Day

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Liza Donnelly

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