The New York Times finds Jeet Heer’s analysis of Little Orphan Annie’s anti-FDR tone during the Great Depression a “Big Idea” for today, and a mirror of current monetary anxieties. What cartoon character is currently carrying the standard for the Chicago School? And who’s for Keynes?
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Here’s some analysis of Harold Gray’s political views, as expressed in Little Orphan Annie:
Comics characters have affected the real world in various ways. Here are some examples:
Nick Thorkelson uses comic strips to comment on neoliberalism. The strips can be accessed here.
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