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Nov
4
2013
The cartoon shows a massive foot labeled GOP crushing the words Food Stamp Program, with groceries and a shopping cart scattered below. Published November 4, 2013, it responds to congressional debates over cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program during farm bill negotiations. Republicans sought reductions in food assistance spending while Democrats defended the program. The image highlights the impact on low-income families and children reliant on the benefits. It uses the visual metaphor of stomping to suggest aggressive policy moves against welfare programs.
Jun
26
2013
The cartoon shows a Republican elephant operating a large camera marked Voting Rights Act Ruling and directing it at a man who recoils from a spray of liquid. A speech bubble from the elephant states that a photo ID will now be needed to vote. The image responds to the Supreme Court decision in Shelby County v. Holder issued the day before publication. That ruling struck down key provisions of the 1965 Voting Rights Act that required certain states to obtain federal preclearance before changing election procedures. The cartoon links the decision to subsequent efforts by some states to implement stricter voter identification rules.
