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John Auchter
@jauchter.bsky.social
Political cartoonist for MichiganPublic.org, easy laugh, over-thinker, mostly nice, hates lima beans, can reach things on the upper shelf
November 7, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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My friend, the extraordinary cartoonist Clay Jones, had a stroke this week. His right side is partially paralyzed, which is his drawing hand side. Editorial cartooning is not just his passion, but also his livelihood. Please consider donating.

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October 11, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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I can verify — absolutely no hyperbole from Marc here.
This is the - and let me say this loudly - panel on DIVERSITY, EQUITY and INCLUSION among the political artists at our annual American Association of Editorial Cartoonists conference outside the nation’s capital. Three days with some of the most courageous, talented, and caring people in the country
September 14, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Celebrate Labor Day by examining the slogan "Ignorance is Strength" w/ Adam Zyglis, Bill Bramhall, Chip Bok, Drew Sheneman, Gary Varvel, Guy Body, John Auchter, Kal Kallaugher, Mike Luckovich, Mike Smith, Nick Anderson, Nicola Jennings, RJ Matson & Rob Rogers
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CSotD: Ignorance is Strength
Happy Labor Day. Things aren’t quite as grim as Sheneman paints them, but cartoonists and other satirists are supposed to exaggerate to make their points. Presidents are expected to put a bright face ...
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It's the singer, perhaps not a song, but a hearty chorus of "Yes, Boss" from lobbyists and loyalists. Come join Dave Granlund, Jack Ohman, John Auchter, John Deering, Lalo Alcaraz, Lisa Benson, Max Espinoza, Michael Ramirez, Paul Fell & Peter Broelman
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CSotD: Reluctant Singer but Eager Lobbyists
Deering quotes a familiar piece of doggerel, enlivening it with looks of consternation that end in panic, which well replicates how Dear Leader has gone from shrugging off the Epstein issue into a sho...
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July 28, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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The first time Charlie Chaplin used his voice in a film, he wielded it to forcefully condemn the rising forces of fascism around the globe.

Will we listen to his words today?
July 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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