Eric Orner

Eric Orner is a former congressional aide to Barney Frank and has published comic strips and illustrations in The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, the San Francisco Chronicle, and The New Republic.

When Our Orgy of Gun Violence Came to My Hometown

When Our Orgy of Gun Violence Came to My Hometown When Our Orgy of Gun Violence Came to My Hometown

After Columbine and Sandy Hook, after the AME Church in Charleston and the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, we stopped saying "It can't happen here." And then it did.

Dec 23, 2024 / Feature / Eric Orner

The Tragedy and Tenacity of Public Housing in America

The Tragedy and Tenacity of Public Housing in America The Tragedy and Tenacity of Public Housing in America

A cartoon report on the only policy proven to actually address the housing shortage—and how racism, inept management, and systematic disinvestment led to long-term decline.

Mar 18, 2024 / Feature / Eric Orner

When Massachusetts Representative Barney Frank Came Out

When Massachusetts Representative Barney Frank Came Out When Massachusetts Representative Barney Frank Came Out

An excerpt from Smahtguy, a graphic biography.

Jul 5, 2022 / Feature / Eric Orner

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