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Articles tagged: Loon Star State

Loon Star State: Autocratic for the People

How ’bout that debate?

Fri, Oct 2, 2020 |

To see more political cartoons from Ben Sargent, visit our Loon Star State section, or find Observer political reporting here. Read more from the Observer:...Read More

A large boot is crushing Lady Liberty while a trooper says to the boot, "Hey trooper—got something on your shoe."

Loon Star: Trampled Liberty

The latest cartoon from Ben Sargent.

Fri, Sep 18, 2020 |

To see more political cartoons from Ben Sargent, visit our Loon Star State section, or find Observer political reporting here. Read more from the Observer:...Read More

Trump in a fire suit saying in a bulleted list: 'There is no fire. There's a fire but it's almost out. The Chinese Set the fire. The fire'll disappear like a miracle. Put the fire out with Lysol. I'm doing this incredibly well. I'm not responsible at all. Without me there'd be a zillion fires. Nothing to see here, go back to church. There is no fire." As a fire clearly rages behind him.

Loon Star: Nothing to See Here, Folks

Tue, Jun 23, 2020 |

To see more political cartoons from Ben Sargent, visit our Loon Star State section, or find Observer political reporting here. Read more from the Observer:...Read More

Dan Patrick looks down at a tombstone reading "Nameless Old Geezer" and says "Died -sniff- so that cash flow could live"

Loon Star: ‘Let’s Get Back to Work’

Tue, Mar 31, 2020 |

To see more political cartoons from Ben Sargent, visit our Loon Star State section, or find Observer political reporting here. Read more from the Observer:...Read More

Loon Star State: "The governor shows his concern for the homeless... Welcome to the 'Out o my sight, you bums!' shelter. Two people experiencing homelessness pass by. One says, 'Think I'll keep moving, thank you'"

Loon Star: The Governor Shows His Concern for the Homeless

Wed, Jan 15, 2020 |

To see more political cartoons from Ben Sargent, visit our Loon Star State section, or find Observer political reporting here....Read More

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Loon Star: Thanks for the Little People

And their sales taxes.

Mon, May 13, 2019 |

Ben Sargent To see more political cartoons from Ben Sargent, visit our Loon Star State section, or find Observer political reporting here....Read More

Loon Star State: The Heart of Texas

Wed, Sep 6, 2017 |

Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Ben Sargent's latest 'toon celebrates the volunteers who stepped up after Hurricane Harvey....Read More

Loon Star State: Dan Patrick’s Senate

Thu, Aug 10, 2017 |

Ben Sargent To see more political cartoons, visit our Loon Star State section....Read More

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Loon Star State: Obsessed

The so-called bathroom bill will be considered by a Senate committee on March 7.

Wed, Mar 1, 2017 |

In February's Loon Star State, award-winning cartoonist Ben Sargent illustrates the Texas GOP's obsession with bathrooms. The so-called bathroom bill will be co...Read More

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