This cartoon is a classic drawing of the Earth. Above it is the saying, “Everyone is welcome.” At the bottom, though, it says, “but not in America”. Even though America is a cultural melting pot, not everyone is really treated like they are welcomed. There is a lot of racism in America and it is unfortunate that many people are not welcomed in a place where they should be embraced. 

The cartoon shows two people standing in front of art pieces that they have made. The person on the left has a beautiful piece of art. They talk about how long it took to perfect and how proud they are. The other person talks about how their art is simply a prompt put into ChatGPT and only took a few minutes. The issue this cartoon is meant to express is the works of real artists being underappreciated. Their hard work is put at the same level as someone who asked a computer to do the work for them. 

My cartoon shows a male sitting on a throne, asking the question, "Well, what was she wearing?" followed by a drawing of a female wearing an eccentric costume that would not be considered "asking for it". This cartoon is about a question that womn and girls around the world are too often asked when they report being sexually assaulted, One of the most commonly asked quesrions when sexual assault is brought up is "What was she wearing? " or "Was she asking for it?" a question wrought with victim-blaming. Neither of these questions is the right question to ask, and clothing never causes consent. Rape is not caused by what someone is wearing or how much they drank or whether they were flirting; rape is caused by rapists, and under no circumstances is it ever okay.

Politics are constantly circling in daily conversations. This cartoon demonstrates how two people claim that nothing can divide them from one another but, in reality, there is a deep sea of political beliefs dividing them. While it is perfectly fine for an individual to express their emotions and views on the world politically, politics have taken a turn for the worse, causing many people to almost completely separate. Different beliefs regarding politics lead to a worsened relationship between different people. As stated by Syracuse University, “72% of Republicans and 63% of Democrats viewed the opposing party as more immoral than other Americans.” Social media has taken a huge toll on persuading people to join one party while also potentially despising the opposing party. The videos and even news channels individuals may encounter usually influence one side using specific wording and facts to make the other party seem cynical and inhumane. Our first President of the United States of America even said that we shouldn’t divide ourselves into political parties and just vote for who one believes is the most righteous person. According to Teaching America's History, “In the Farewell Address, he warned against the danger of parties and how they need to be checked in the future.” Unfortunately, in 1804, the 12th amendment was established, causing people to be divided into parties. Political beliefs' tendency to divide most people continues to affect society to this day and that raises a question: how extreme will it eventually get?