Trick or Treat

This is one of those cartoons that doesn't make much of a statement.  It was a quick job.  I was frankly uninspired by the current events and suffering from a creative block.  However, I have a fascination with capturing the zeitgeist.  This illustrates the freaky weather of late October 2011.  Not only was there a heavy snowstorm, but the trees notably failed to shed their leaves.  The added weight resulted in an unusual number of downed trees throughout the city.  Of course everyone forgot about it, but this cartoon, I hope, captured the essence of the time of publication.

Santorum Campaigns in Los Angeles

I held an indifferent view of the Santorum campaign throughout the Republican primary.  Even as he gained in the polls, I didn't take any interest.  It wasn't until he was hit by controversy over his stance on contraception and his supporter's bad joke that I decided this deserved some satirical treatment.  That prompted a "Santorum Campaigns in New York" cartoon.  Just when I thought it was over, he promised war on porn.

The Lost Generation

I started reading this Times piece in the office.  The topic was so intriguing, I printed out a few pages to read on the subway and I continued reading at the Whole Foods from my phone.  The author looked into the various socioeconomic reasons leading to Gen X's delayed financial independence as compared to the baby boomers.  I was struck by two: the state of the economy and "microparenting".

Note the rotunda. A~B

Occupy Wall Street Brooklyn Bridge Arrests

I was scouring the news and came across this story.  I drew inspiration from the incredible figure of "more than 700" arrests.