Aaron grew up in Eastern KY before attending UK, where dozens of his editorial cartoons were published by the Kentucky Kernal. (Read the rest on the Contributors page.)
Remember when Governor Bevin threatened to take away Medicaid coverage from everyone who got it from the Medicaid expansion, if his “work rules” plan wasn’t approved? Well, Aaron Smith hasn’t forgotten; it’s the 7th of his “Bevin’s (Mis)Deeds” series. Check it out below! And take
As part of his series of cartoons reminding voters of Bevin’s (mis)deeds [https://forwardky.com/bevins-misdeeds-a-cartoon-series/], Aaron Smith points out the time Matt Bevin collected all the names of teachers who exercised their First Amendment rights to fight for their pensions, for better wages, and for better school
Did you know that Governor Bevin has spent state money on investigations of people he perceives as his enemies? Did you know he has spent a LOT on this? Well, Aaron Smith is here to remind you, in the latest installment in the “Bevin’s Misdeeds” series. [https://forwardky.com/
Editorial cartoonist Aaron Smith is drawing a series of cartoons to remind voters of some of the low-lights of Matt Bevin’s first term as governor. Here’s the entire series; just click the cartoon to view the original post, and to comment. Share the cartoons, and the whole series,
As part of his ongoing series of cartoons pointing out the (mis)deeds of Governor Bevin, Aaron Smith notes the use of state government money to sue Planned Parenthood, even though the lawsuit was sure to fail. We don’t have money to fund education properly – but we’ve got
Besides being married to Mitch McConnell, Elaine Chao is secretary of the Department of Transportation. As such, she is responsible for lots and lots of planning, including developing a long-term plan for the department’s work. Aaron Smith got hold of the overriding principal of her planning process, and shares
[https://forwardky.com/content/images/wordpress/2016/06/pride_candle.jpg]#WeAreOrlando (Cartoon by Aaron Smith. All rights reserved.) This drawing was done by editorial cartoonist Aaron Smith three years ago, to remember and stand with the victims of the Orlando Pulse shooting on October 12, 2016. We thought it
In his continuing series on the (mis)deeds of our governor, Matt Bevin, Aaron Smith points out the Gov’s surprising solution to gun violence in Louisville. (You can view the entire series here [https://forwardky.com/bevins-misdeeds-a-cartoon-series/].) [https://forwardky.com/content/images/wordpress/2019/05/Bevins_Deeds_03.jpg]
After Mitch McConnell figured out he could make money off of names people called him, he shared the idea with his good friend Matt Bevin. Aaron Smith shows us the new Matt Bevin T-shirt (coming soon to a mall near you). [https://forwardky.com/content/images/wordpress/2019/05/Matts-TShirt_
In all the flood of news and (mis)deeds since then you may have forgotten that early in his term, Governor Bevin cut the budget for the Executive Ethics Office. Guess what? Aaron Smith hasn’t forgotten. In the second installment of his “Bevin’s (mis)Deeds” series, he reminds
Here is the first in a series of cartoons editorial that cartoonist Aaron Smith is doing to remind voters of various low-lights in Matt Bevin’s term as governor. (You can view the entire series here [https://forwardky.com/bevins-misdeeds-a-cartoon-series/].) [https://forwardky.com/content/images/wordpress/2019/04/Bevins_Deeds_
Teachers are continuing to stage “sick-outs” across the state. Aaron Smith explains what they’re really sick of. [https://forwardky.com/content/images/wordpress/2019/03/TeacherSickOut.jpg]Editorial cartoon by Aaron Smith. All rights reserved.
Our cartoonist, Aaron Smith, reminded us of this cartoon he did in the early days of the site, and said “It seems even more relevant today!” So, we decided to rerun it. Enjoy! [https://forwardky.com/content/images/wordpress/2015/11/Bevin_Rug.jpg]
What does it take for Mitch McConnell to REALLY draw a line in the sand? Aaron Smith makes it pretty clear for us.
We’re always looking for ways to raise funds for Forward Kentucky work. Here’s a new product that will go over big with a certain select market: Copyright 2017 Aaron Matthew Smith
As Governor Bevin noted, choice is so American. But maybe not for all Americans … [https://forwardky.com/content/images/wordpress/2017/01/Right_to_choose_110.jpg]
