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Tag Archives: 1980s political cartoons in Grand Rapids
1980s Holiday Themed Political Cartoons Draw Attention to Militarism
In previous postings we have looked at the work of Grand Rapids cartoonist Jim Jirous in the 1980s, with his work on Central America and anti-nuclear themed cartoons. Jirous created political cartoons for a housing collective in Grand Rapids that … Continue reading