war bread
Jul
6
2014
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.
Oct
8
2013
Oct
16
2012
The 2012 cartoon depicts Uncle Sam behind a school cafeteria counter offering only water bottles to a line of children holding briefcases. A prominent sign advertises an 850 calorie lunch while the caption questions whether bread accompanies the water. Published amid rollout of new USDA nutrition standards under the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act, the image criticizes calorie caps that some said left students hungry. The visual argument highlights perceived overreach in federal efforts to combat childhood obesity through portion control in public schools.
Sep
28
2012
