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Irreverent. Left-leaning. Searing. And not always politically correct. That’s our political cartoonist, Steve Benson.
- Benson cartoons, January to March 2017
- Benson: Women's rights in Trump's Supreme Court 4d
- Benson: Is Trump the next Nixon? 5d
- Benson: The best thing to happen to ISIS 6d
- Benson: Trump is not my president 7d
- Benson: RIP, Mary Tyler Moore 11d
- Benson: Your 'alternative facts' - and mine 11d
- Benson: Can anything deflate Trump's ego? 12d
- Benson: Trump's inauguration boycott grows 18d
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Benson: Trump's inaugural oath
Benson: Trump's inaugural oathSteve Benson: Maybe they'll change the words of the oath of office, just for Donald Trump.- Steve Benson
- 2Â weeks, 5Â days ago
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Benson: The medal Joe Biden should've won
Benson: The medal Joe Biden should've wonSteve Benson: President Obama surprised Joe Biden with the Medal of Freedom. But the veep deserves another award.- Steve Benson
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Benson: Obama Cared
Benson: Obama CaredSteve Benson: The U.S. Senate has put in place the mechanism to repeal Obama's signature policy, the Affordable Care Act.- Steve Benson
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Benson: Putin's squeeze play on Trump
Benson: Putin's squeeze play on TrumpSteve Benson: The Russians reportedly have dirt on Donald Trump that hasn't been released.- Steve Benson
- 3Â weeks, 5Â days ago
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Benson: Donald Trump's CIA abuse
Benson: Donald Trump's CIA abuseSteve Benson: Donald Trump finally accepts but isn't alarmed by news that Vladimir Putin ordered an election hack.- Steve Benson
- 4Â weeks ago
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Benson: Trump's big Russian mouth
Benson: Trump's big Russian mouthSteve Benson: Donald Trump finally admits the Russians were involved in November's election.- Steve Benson
- 1Â month ago
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Benson: Empowering an ethics watchdog
Benson: Empowering an ethics watchdogSteve Benson: If Republicans thought the transfer of power wouldn't come back to bite them, they were wrong.- Steve Benson
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Benson: Repeal and replace with 'I don't care'
Benson: Repeal and replace with 'I don't care'Steve Benson: Republicans seem eager to pull the plug on 20 million Americans' health benefits.- Steve Benson
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Benson: RIP, Debbie Reynolds
Benson: RIP, Debbie ReynoldsSteve Benson: America is crying for Debbie Reynolds, who died while planning her daughter Carrie Fisher's funeral.- Steve Benson
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Benson cartoons, September to December 2016
Benson cartoons, September to December 2016Benson cartoons, September to December 2016- Steve Benson
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Benson's best cartoons of 2016
Benson's best cartoons of 2016Cartoonist Steve Benson went through a lot of orange drawing Donald Trump this election year.- Steve Benson
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Benson's best cartoons of 2016
Benson's best cartoons of 2016Benson's best cartoons of 2016- Steve Benson
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Benson: RIP, Carrie Fisher
Benson: RIP, Carrie FisherSteve Benson: The iconic Princess Leia was taken from us too soon.- Steve Benson
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Benson: Obama vs. Netanyahu, the real Star Wars
Benson: Obama vs. Netanyahu, the real Star WarsSteve Benson: They've been clashing for years -- but who is Darth Vader, and who is Luke Skywalker?- Steve Benson
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Benson: RIP, George Michael
Benson: RIP, George MichaelSteve Benson: George Michael died over the Christmas holiday. He was 53.- Steve Benson
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Benson: Savior Trump wants lots of gifts
Benson: Savior Trump wants lots of giftsSteve Benson: Forget the Constitution. Donald Trump's business interests entitle him to all the gifts.- Steve Benson
- 1Â month, 2Â weeks ago
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Benson: Trump's 'unpresidented' prediction
Benson: Trump's 'unpresidented' predictionSteve Benson: Let's examine actual tweets Donald Trump made about the Electoral College in 2012 and 2016.- Steve Benson
- 1Â month, 2Â weeks ago
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Benson: Berlin makes this a wary Christmas
Benson: Berlin makes this a wary ChristmasSteve Benson: A truck attack at a Berlin Christmas market so close to the holidays puts even the Jolly Old Elf on edge.- Steve Benson
- 1Â month, 2Â weeks ago
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Benson: Trump's swearing-in ceremony
Benson: Trump's swearing-in ceremonySteve Benson: Donald Trump may be in office before he fully explains how he'll handle business conflicts of interest.- Steve Benson
- 1Â month, 2Â weeks ago
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Benson: Russian hackers? Impossible!
Benson: Russian hackers? Impossible!Steve Benson: Donald Trump rejects claims that Russian hackers influenced the election -- and not so long ago, so did Republicans.- Steve Benson
- 1Â month, 3Â weeks ago
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Benson: Trump knows more than generals
Benson: Trump knows more than generalsSteve Benson: Daily intelligence briefings? CIA knowledge about Russian hackers? Herr Trump needs none of these things.- Steve Benson
- 1Â month, 3Â weeks ago
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Benson: In line for secretary of State
Benson: In line for secretary of StateSteve Benson: You don't have to follow the trail long to see Rex Tillerson's ties to Russia.- Steve Benson
- 1Â month, 3Â weeks ago
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Benson: Phoenix vets need a Purple Heart
Benson: Phoenix vets need a Purple HeartSteve Benson: Surviving the Phoenix VA Hospital should require some sort of medal.- Steve Benson
- 1Â month, 3Â weeks ago
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Benson: Trump's new Air Force One
Benson: Trump's new Air Force OneSteve Benson: Donald Trump tweeted his discontent with Boeing's costs to build a new series of Air Force One jets.- Steve Benson
- 1Â month, 3Â weeks ago
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Benson: Godspeed, John Glenn
Benson: Godspeed, John GlennSteve Benson: Astronaut John Glenn died at 95.- Steve Benson
- 1Â month, 4Â weeks ago
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Benson: America's next Pearl Harbor
Benson: America's next Pearl HarborSteve Benson: It's dawn in America again. And we're all asleep to the dive-bombing threat.- Steve Benson
- 2Â months ago
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Benson: In Trump's tweets we trust
Benson: In Trump's tweets we trustSteve Benson: If President-elect Donald Trump starts a war, it'll be in 140 characters or less.- Steve Benson
- 2Â months ago
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Arizona Cardinals linebacker Kevin Minter sits down with Steve Benson of The Republic, and admits a weak spot for good food. Video: Michael Chow and David Wallace/azcentral sports
Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Mike Iupati talks about his experiences of growing up fishing on a small island. Video: Michael Chow and David Wallace/azcentral sports
Arizona Cardinals safety Tony Jefferson is also an impersonator, and, was once haunted by a ghost. Video: Michael Chow and David Wallace/azcentral sports
Suns center Alex Len talks about growing up in the shadows of the coal mines in Ukraine and how he switched from gymnastics to basketball.
What's the inspiration for Arizona Cardinals WR John Brown's touchdown dance?
Cardinals kicker Chandler Catanzaro bought himself something special with his signing bonus.
Arizona Cardinals defensive end Calais Campbell grew up laughing with his five brothers and two sisters, which has put a smile on his face on and off the field.
Arizona Cardinals OL Jared Veldheer loves to brew beer in his off time.
Arizona Cardinals safety Rashad Johnson says he owes his NFL career to his parents.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald has surfed a volcano among his extensive off-season travels.
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Patrick Corbin credits his dad for his mean slider.
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher talks about returning from Tommy John surgery, playing baseball as a kid and being a Dad
Phoenix Suns player liason to the media DC Headley sees new players each year like a school teacher sees new students.
Renee Soldanels learned lessons that shaped her life from being raised by her grandparents.
Phoenix Suns rookie guard Tyler Ennis grew up playing lacrosse in Canada.
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