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The "What happened in your state last week?" Megathread, Week 2
I'm a 32 year veteran political cartoonist and I've seen and drawn it all. But I exaggerate. I'm Bruce MacKinnon, AMA
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul is going to Canada for hernia surgery
Subpoena the Interpreter
Clinton Shares 2016 Debate Clip Saying Trump Would Be Puppet Of Russia: 'Like I Said'
Compelled to work without pay, federal employees sue Trump, accusing him of violating 13th Amendment
Trump Deletes Tweet Suggesting He Has No Idea Where He’s Going Today
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Slams Republicans Who 'Can't Conceive of a Life Where People Don't Casually Maintain Two Homes'
Rather than consider bills to reopen government, McConnell keeps Senate arguing about Israel
The Collusion With Russia Is in Plain Sight
7 in 10 say US health care system has 'major problems' or is in a 'state of crisis'
Donald Trump Goes On Late Night Racially-Charged Rant About Elizabeth Warren, Calls Her ‘Pocahontas’ Again
Why hasn’t Trump actually denied working for Russia? | Secretary of State Mike Pompeo seemed to skirt the question, too.
Trump invokes one of the worst Native American massacres to mock Elizabeth Warren
Why Is Trump Spouting Russian Propaganda?
Rand Paul, Enemy Of Socialized Medicine, Will Go To Canada For Surgery
White House aides regret Trump did not clearly deny being a Russian agent on Fox News
This Coal Lobbyist Should Not Run the E.P.A.
Trump tweets that he’s looking forward to addressing farmers in Nashville. His speech is actually in New Orleans.
'Like I said: A puppet': Hillary Clinton repeats her allegation that Trump is working on behalf of Russian interests
Trump rejects Graham's call to reopen government
The right wing has gotten panicky and petty. It’s pathetic.
Transcripts detail how FBI debated whether Trump was 'following directions' of Russia
Rasmussen poll shows Trump with lowest approval in a year
Why is Trump "so chummy" with Putin? Dick Durbin tells Lindsey Graham to hold hearings
'Fox & Friends' Host Falsely Claims Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Will Tax 70 Percent Of Paychecks
Robert Reich: Trump Is Behaving Like A Dictator

The "What happened in your state last week?" Megathread, Week 2

Posted: 14 Jan 2019 09:00 AM PST

Welcome to the 'What happened in your state last week' thread, where you can post any local political news stories that you find important in the comments. This is a weekly thread posted every Monday, in order to facilitate more discussion on local issues on /r/politics. Since this is intended to be a thread about local politics, top-level comments that are exclusively about national issues will not be allowed. When commenting, please include the state you're living in, and don't forget to link sources. Also, please actually describe what happened. "I live in X, you know what happened" isn't helpful to users and will be removed.

If someone from your state made a news round-up that you think is insufficient, feel free to comment to that round-up with further news stories. Enjoy discussion, and review our civility guidelines before engaging with others.

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I'm a 32 year veteran political cartoonist and I've seen and drawn it all. But I exaggerate. I'm Bruce MacKinnon, AMA

Posted: 14 Jan 2019 10:20 AM PST

My name is Bruce MacKinnon and for more than 30 years I've been the editorial cartoonist for the last family owned major daily newspaper in Canada, the Halifax Chronicle Herald. I have published over 7000 cartoons, some which may or may not be familiar to you.

https://www.thechronicleherald.ca/opinion/editorial-cartoons/editorial-cartoon-sept-29-2018-245696/ (Kavanaugh hearings/Ford testimony)

https://www.thechronicleherald.ca/opinion/editorial-cartoons/editorial-cartoon-oct-4-2017-272447/ (Las Vegas shooting - 2017)

https://www.thechronicleherald.ca/opinion/editorial-cartoons/editorial-cartoon-mar-17-2016-272446/ (Presidential Campaign 2016)

Throughout my career I have been a member of both the American Association of Editorial Cartoonists and Canadian Cartoonists Association. My work is syndicated internationally and has been featured in newspapers, magazines and exhibits around the globe. I have published six books of my own work, and my cartoons have been included in many others over the years. I am married to a social media Jedi with a great sense of humour. She does all the heavy lifting online so I can spend the time at the drawing board. I still draw using traditional media, starting with a piece of paper, using pencil, then India ink, then watercolor.

I live in Halifax with my wonderful wife and two brilliant and talented kids, one of whom is also my bandmate. I play music professionally and hockey and unprofessionally.

Proof: https://i.redd.it/xtyuzxzfaa821.jpg

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Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul is going to Canada for hernia surgery

Posted: 14 Jan 2019 09:02 AM PST