federal relief
Sep
26
2017
The cartoon depicts two residents of Puerto Rico amid the ruins left by Hurricane Maria. A speech bubble notes that the hurricane destroyed everything except the island's massive debt. Published days after the September 2017 storm, the image underscores the pre-existing fiscal crisis that federal aid discussions could not erase.
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.
