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Toronto Star
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Toronto Star
Death threats over Texas flooding cartoon force museum journalism event to be postponed
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — An event in support of local reporting was postponed after death threats against a journalist for his newspaper editorial cartoon about the catastrophic flooding in Texas, according to a union. An online fury erupted this week over an editorial cartoon in The Buffalo News by Pulitzer Prize-winner Adam Zyglis showing a man in a MAGA cap being swept away by the Texas floodwaters. Nose deep in the water, the man is holding up a sign that reads 'Help' and a speech bubble floating downstream says: 'Gov't is the problem not the solution.'
Washington Post
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
Death threats over Texas flooding cartoon force museum journalism event to be postponed
BUFFALO, N.Y. — An event in support of local reporting was postponed after death threats against a journalist for his newspaper editorial cartoon about the catastrophic flooding in Texas , according to a union. An online fury erupted this week over an editorial cartoon in The Buffalo News by Pulitzer Prize-winner Adam Zyglis showing a man in a MAGA cap being swept away by the Texas floodwaters. Nose deep in the water, the man is holding up a sign that reads 'Help' and a speech bubble floating downstream says: 'Gov't is the problem not the solution.'
Winnipeg Free Press
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Winnipeg Free Press
Death threats over Texas flooding cartoon force museum journalism event to be postponed
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — An event in support of local reporting was postponed after death threats against a journalist for his newspaper editorial cartoon about the catastrophic flooding in Texas, according to a union. An online fury erupted this week over an editorial cartoon in The Buffalo News by Pulitzer Prize-winner Adam Zyglis showing a man in a MAGA cap being swept away by the Texas floodwaters. Nose deep in the water, the man is holding up a sign that reads 'Help' and a speech bubble floating downstream says: 'Gov't is the problem not the solution.' At least 120 people were killed in the Texas flooding and more than 170 were missing. The Buffalo Newspaper Guild said a happy hour event Thursday at the Buffalo History Museum called 'Drawing Support for Local Journalism' was postponed amid the backlash. The free, public event was planned to highlight the need for local journalism at a museum exhibit of Zyglis' work. But the guild said plans to protest and confront Zyglis at the event led to death threats against the cartoonist 'and a deluge of other direct threats to hurt him and his family.' 'We wholly condemn the individuals who have chosen to twist a positive, public event into an attempt to terrorize and silence Zyglis, spread fear among journalists and their supporters, and distort the mission of a free press,' the guild said in an online post. Zyglis posted the guild announcement on Instagram and commented: 'Threats to me and my family are never an acceptable response to disagreeing with an editorial cartoon.' The guild said the event will be rescheduled.
Newsweek
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
Cartoon That Appears to Mock Texas Flood Victims Sparks Fury
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Buffalo News, a New York newspaper, has sparked fury online after a political cartoon appeared to mock victims of the flash floods in Texas. The cartoon depicted a drowning Trump supporter wearing a Make America Great Again cap. Newsweek has contacted The Buffalo News for comment via email. Why It Matters Flash flooding swept through the central part of Texas on Friday, prompting mass evacuations and causing extensive damage. More than 100 people have died, and more than 160 are still missing, the Associated Press reported. A large number of deaths occurred at Camp Mystic, a Christian girls' camp near the Guadalupe River—which rose to 26 feet in 45 minutes. Kerrville resident Leighton Sterling watching flood waters along the Guadalupe River in Texas on July 4. Kerrville resident Leighton Sterling watching flood waters along the Guadalupe River in Texas on July To Know Adam Zyglis, a Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist, drew the cartoon in question. When sharing it on Instagram, he wrote in the caption: "Tomorrow's lines... that argument's gone in a flash." The cartoon shows a man in a MAGA hat almost submerged in water. He holds a sign that says, "HELP." In a speech bubble, he says, "Gov't is the problem not the solution." Since the devastating floods began on July 4, many have attempted to point a finger at government agencies or personnel as being responsible for the loss of life—whether it is the lack of staffing at the National Weather Service that resulted from cuts the Trump administration made or the failure of local leaders to act swiftly. Zyglis' cartoon has been widely criticized online. Michael Kracker, the chair of the Erie County Republican Committee, posted the image on X, formerly Twitter, describing it as vile. He said the paper should "pull this filth immediately." What People Are Saying Abigail Jackson, a spokesperson for the White House, said on Monday: "It's shameful and disgusting that in the wake of tragedy, the left's first instinct is to lie and politicize a disaster to target their political opponents. … The Trump Administration is grateful to the first responders who sprang into action to save hundreds of lives during this catastrophe and will continue to help the great state of Texas in their recovery efforts." The X account @libsoftiktok wrote in a post viewed more than 700,000 times: "DISGRACE: @TheBuffaloNews runs a VILE cartoon by artist Adam Zyglis, appearing to mock Texas families affected by the floods because they voted for Trump." Michael Kracker, the chair of the Erie County Republican Committee, wrote on X: "@TheBuffaloNews ran a cartoon mocking Texas families who lost loved ones in a tragedy, just because they might've voted Republican. Twisted, vile, and shameful. They owe those families an apology and should pull this filth immediately." What Happens Next It remains to be seen whether The Buffalo News or Zyglis will address the fallout over the cartoon.
NBC Sports
28-01-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Josh Allen unsure if he'll participate in Pro Bowl after suffering new wrist injury
Bills quarterback Josh Allen revealed in his season-ending press conference on Monday that he suffered a new injury that could affect his availability for this week's Pro Bowl Games. Allen had his right hand wrapped during the news conference and said he didn't know if he'll participate later this week. 'I got a little banged-up hand right now — a wrist,' Allen said, via Katherine Fitzgerald of The Buffalo News. 'So, I got to talk with docs right now and figure it out. But we'll see.' Allen said the injury was brand new. 'It was just right at the goal line. The two-point play before halftime, got crunched up a little bit,' Allen said. 'I was able to finish the game with just some swelling and stuff today.' While Allen also noted during his news conference that he doesn't anticipate any offseason procedures, he does plan to take some time to just let his body heal. 'Got bumps and bruises from last night, took a few shots, and just trying to make sure that my body's in as good as condition as it can be — giving maybe a week or two and just kind of getting back to work,' Allen said of his plans.
