Mitch on the leaked SCOTUS doc
Senator Mitch McConnell had this response to the leak of the Supreme Court draft decision. Nick Anderson responds to Mitch’s response.
Cartoon
Editorial cartoons from a progressive viewpoint, often using snark or satire.
Quiz: Is it from Russia or the American Right?
Okay, class, today we have a current events quiz. Which of these quotes came from someone in Russia, and which ones came from someone on the American Right? Got your pencils? Ready, set, go!
“Right to be a jerk” states
Jen Sorenson captures what it’s like to live in a so-called “right to work” state, like Kentucky.
The American Teacher
I wanted to post this because it captures the expectations we are putting on our teachers – expectations, I might add, that are often at cross-purposes, and often unrealistic. If you agree, feel free to share.
The New Biden Rule (according to Mitch)
Senator Mitch McConnell keeps saying he is just honoring “the Biden rule” when he chooses to ram through another Supreme Court justice a few days before the election. Turns out, he’s right – except it’s a NEW Biden rule that ol’ Mitch made up himself. Aaron Smith spells it
DOJ Threat Assessment Guide
Aaron Smith obtained a copy of the classified 2020 Threat Assessment Guide from the DOJ. It’s pretty simple, and they’ve obviously been following it. [https://forwardky.com/content/images/wordpress/2020/06/Threat-Assessment.jpg]© 2020 by Aaron Smith. All rights reserved.
What modern-day heroes REALLY want
During this pandemic, we’ve taken to calling our front-line responders and essential workers the “heroes” of this crisis. Some people have even made capes for them. Aaron Smith, though, captures what many of these modern-day heroes are REALLY thinking. [https://forwardky.com/content/images/wordpress/2020/04/Heroes.jpg]
Elaine Chao's Long-Term DOT Plan
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
Rand Paul's Halloween Scare
Apparently, this is the scariest thing in Rand Paul’s world right now … [/content/images/wordpress/2016/10/Rand_hide.jpg]Copyright 2016 Aaron Matthew Smith. Any use of this image without express written consent of Aaron Matthew Smith is prohibited.
Bevin-Beshear Cartoon: Got No Strings
Governor Bevin enjoyed being the puppet master, until AG Beshear decided the show had gone on long enough. A new Bevin-Beshear cartoon from Aaron Smith. [https://forwardky.com/content/images/wordpress/2016/09/Bevin_Puppet_noURL.jpg]
#WeAreOrlando
After the Orlando shooting, Aaron came up with this drawing that really captures the grief and the solidarity that many of us felt with the people of Orlando. We wound up turning this into a print and offering it during our crowdfunding drive. [https://forwardky.com/content/images/wordpress/2016/
Bevin's Wall
Donald Trump has famously proposed building a wall between the U.S. and Mexico. Not to be outdone, our own Governor Bevin is ALSO working on a wall. Aaron Smith gives us the details … [https://forwardky.com/content/images/wordpress/2016/04/Bevin_wall.png]
Dr. Republican's Monster
Republican leadership has spent the past thirty years creating a monster of a movement based on hate and fear, and just like Dr. Frankenstein, they now get to see what their movement looks like when it comes alive. [https://forwardky.com/content/images/wordpress/2016/03/Trump_Monster.png]
If SB4 Were About Something Else
The Kentucky General Assembly just passed a bill telling women they have to have a face-to-face discussion with a doctor at least 24 hours before getting an abortion. What if the bill had been about something else? Aaron Smith gives us an insight into an alternate universe …
Cartoon: Bevin Gets a Grip
Now that he’s governor, Matt Bevin is about to get a grip on Kentucky — and use it. [https://forwardky.com/content/images/wordpress/2015/11/Bevin_Rug-1.jpg]
