Zina Saunders

Zina Saunders

Illustrator

Zina Saunders is an award-winning illustrator whose work appears in national magazines and newspapers and whose political satires have amused or outraged her audience, depending on which side of the aisle they sit.

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WATCH: John Boehner's Pledge to America [Cartoon]

Chipping away at health care reform.

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| Wed Sep. 29, 2010 3:00 AM PDT

The GOP's "Pledge to America" includes a promise to chip away at health care reform. But what's really motivating John Boehner's crusade to free the statue in the marble? One illustrator's take. Watch the cartoon:

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Newt Gingrich Rides a Racist Wave [Cartoon]

But will he get carried away?

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| Tue Sep. 21, 2010 3:00 AM PDT

Judging by Newt Gingrich's remarks pandering to the birther movement, he's trying to ride an undercurrent of racism back into power. But will it prove to be a riptide? An illustrator's take:

Tea Party Aftermath [CARTOON]

What fortune lurks at the bottom of a teacup?

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| Tue Sep. 14, 2010 3:00 AM PDT

An illustrator reads the tea leaves. Read more about DC's big "9/12" tea party rally here.

What Happens When You Google Rick Santorum?

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| Tue Sep. 7, 2010 4:00 AM PDT

Below, an illustrator's take on Rick Santorum's Google problem. Read all about Santorum's campaign issues here, or watch a slideshow of magazine illustration outtakes.

 

Rick Santorum's Google Problem [Cartoon]

What happens when you Google "Santorum?"

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| Tue Sep. 7, 2010 4:00 AM PDT

Below, an illustrator's take on Rick Santorum's Google problem. Read all about Santorum's campaign issues here, or watch a related slideshow of magazine illustration outtakes.

WATCH: Owlie and Hootie Explain the Push to Deregulate Gun Silencers [Saunders Cartoon]

As if being used for potato chips and Hooters wasn't enough, the American Silencer Association is using an owl logo to promote silencers.

Mon Jan. 7, 2013 3:27 PM PST

WATCH: Pass Gun Control Now [Saunders Cartoon]

Stand your ground, Congress.

Tue Dec. 18, 2012 5:10 PM PST

WATCH: Grover Strangelove [Saunders Cartoon]

The greedy and stupid congressmen thought this no-tax pledge bought them votes! Little did they know…

Tue Dec. 18, 2012 3:01 PM PST

WATCH: The Plutocrat's Christmas List [Saunders Cartoon]

When too much isn't even close to enough, how about a Grover Norquist finger puppet, or a gold-plated transvaginal ultrasound wand?

Mon Dec. 10, 2012 3:15 PM PST

WATCH: Vote Like A Billionaire [Saunders Cartoon]

When we go out and vote, we're as strong as the billionaires.

Mon Nov. 5, 2012 1:55 PM PST

WATCH: Debate and De Switch

Watch Romney go from peacenik to warhawk in no time flat.

Tue Oct. 23, 2012 11:44 AM PDT

WATCH: Romney Wants To Be Your Boyfriend [Saunders Cartoon]

Romney will do whatever you want to woo you undecided voters.

Mon Oct. 15, 2012 11:07 AM PDT

WATCH: Mitt Romney Changes His Tune [Saunders Cartoon]

Romney's performance at last week's debate is the latest in his etch-a-sketch moments.

Mon Oct. 8, 2012 11:34 AM PDT

WATCH: Daryl Metcalfe Says You Don't Deserve To Vote! [Saunders Cartoon]

The state assemblyman says the voter ID ruling in Pennsylvania is just helping the lazy.

Wed Oct. 3, 2012 12:01 PM PDT

WATCH: The Romney Identi-Kit! [Saunders Cartoon]

Help identify the presidential candidate known as Mitt Romney.

Mon Sep. 10, 2012 12:11 PM PDT

WATCH: Paul Ryan's "Scout's Honor" [Saunders Cartoon]

Meet the GOP's favorite Boy Scout.

Mon Aug. 20, 2012 2:00 PM PDT

WATCH: Music to the Ears of the GOP Base [Saunders Cartoon]

Paul Ryan is the VP Romney's been dreaming of.

Tue Aug. 14, 2012 6:34 PM PDT

WATCH: Romney, the Job Creator! [Saunders Cartoon]

These are the jobs of a Mitt Romney-envisioned future.

Mon Jul. 30, 2012 10:25 AM PDT

WATCH: Buy Mitt Romney, While Supplies Last! [Saunders Cartoon]

The Republican candidate is every millionaire's perfect commodity.

Tue Jun. 5, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

WATCH: Romney Plays the VP Vetting Game [Saunders Cartoon]
Mon May. 14, 2012 1:10 PM PDT

WATCH: The Foxx in the Schoolhouse [Saunders Cartoon]
Mon Apr. 30, 2012 2:07 PM PDT

WATCH: A Love Song for Paul Ryan [Saunders Cartoon]
Mon Apr. 9, 2012 11:23 AM PDT

WATCH: What Santorum Meant to Say [Saunders Cartoon]
Tue Apr. 3, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

WATCH: Step Right Up to See the GOP's Amazing War on Women [Saunders Cartoon]
Tue Mar. 27, 2012 11:22 AM PDT

WATCH: The GOP's Holy War [Saunders Cartoon]
Mon Mar. 12, 2012 3:13 PM PDT

WATCH: Are You Christian Enough for the GOP? [Saunders Cartoon]
Mon Feb. 27, 2012 1:47 PM PST

WATCH: Virginia Wants to Forcibly Penetrate Your Conscience [Saunders Cartoon]
Wed Feb. 22, 2012 2:24 PM PST

WATCH: The Founding Fathers' Un-Christian Nation [Saunders Cartoon]
Mon Feb. 13, 2012 12:28 PM PST

WATCH: Airing the Komen Foundation's Dirty Pink Laundry [Saunders Cartoon]
Mon Feb. 6, 2012 1:04 PM PST

WATCH: Mitt Romney's Blind Trust [Saunders Cartoon]
Mon Jan. 30, 2012 1:38 PM PST

WATCH: Vote for Corporations, the People Who Matter Most [Saunders Cartoon]
Mon Jan. 23, 2012 2:12 PM PST

WATCH: The Dangerous Side Effects of Voting Republican [Saunders Cartoon]
Tue Jan. 3, 2012 3:23 PM PST

WATCH: SOPA Cleans Up the Internet for Hollywood [Saunders Cartoon]
Thu Dec. 22, 2011 12:44 PM PST

WATCH: The Gingrich Who Stole Christmas (Saunders Cartoon)
Tue Dec. 6, 2011 4:00 AM PST

WATCH: The GOP's Gruesome Thanksgiving Wish [Saunders Cartoon]
Tue Nov. 22, 2011 1:24 PM PST

WATCH: Big Tobacco's Victory Press Conference (Saunders Cartoon)
Tue Nov. 15, 2011 4:00 AM PST

WATCH: Mississippi's Assault on Women (Saunders Cartoon)
Tue Nov. 1, 2011 2:56 PM PDT

WATCH: What the One Percent Thinks About OWS [Saunders Cartoon]
Tue Oct. 18, 2011 10:31 AM PDT

WATCH: Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, Who's the Richest of Them All? (Saunders Cartoon)
Tue Oct. 11, 2011 3:00 AM PDT

WATCH: Archbishop Timothy Dolan's Anti-Gay Sermon (Saunders Cartoon)
Tue Oct. 4, 2011 12:14 PM PDT