Gary Varvel, USA TODAY

Gary Varvel

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  • USA TODAY
  • Indianapolis Star
  • The Clarion-Ledger
  • Tallahassee Democrat

Past articles by Gary:

The real reason why the left was against Donald Trump's July 4 speech

With all of the partisan political fights, it was nice to be reminded of America’s amazing heritage. It was inspiring, and that’s what we need. → Read More

Varvel: IndyStar’s cartoonist says thank you and farewell

I am leaving my dream job to pursue new dreams. → Read More

Varvel: Shortridge resurrects the nation’s oldest high school newspaper

School bucks the trend of a lack of money and student interest that has forced many high school newspapers to fold. → Read More

Cartoonist Gary Varvel: What Democrats want for Christmas

Will the Mueller investigation deliver? → Read More

Cartoonist Gary Varvel: California firefighters

A great crisis produces great people and great courage → Read More

Varvel: A championship golfer's path from atheist to Christian ministry

Tragedy turned Nancy Fitzgerald against God but unanswered questions led to a worldwide Christian ministry → Read More

Cartoonist Gary Varvel: A history of voter cartoons

The importance of voting as seen in Varvel's cartoons. → Read More

Cartoonist Gary Varvel: Pittsburgh synagogue shooting

The Tree of Life Congregation Synagogue Rabbi Jeffrey Myers said, "We've been here 154 years and you can cut off some branches, but the tree will continue to grow, and we will be back." Read or Share this story: → Read More

Varvel: Drawing the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting

Watch Gary Varvel's time lapse video of the Tree of Life synagogue shooting. → Read More

Varvel: How to draw Indiana's Senate race

Watch Gary Varvel's time lapse video of how he draws the Indiana Senate race. → Read More

Cartoonist Gary Varvel: Politics of a foreign kind puzzle voters

Donnelly and Braun campaigns focus on personal attacks → Read More

Cartoonist Gary Varvel: Caption this cartoon winners

Winner: “You’ve already made America great by having me here today.” - Lou Ann Millett Runners up: “I say we ditch Pence and you let me be your 2020 running mate.” - Steve Perry “Make America Great, by making Kayne Great Again.” - Jeff Mulzer “I can help you out with North Korea. I'm married to a Kim.” - Pat Foley “Kanye hear me now?” - Steve Mogel Read or Share this story: → Read More

Varvel: How Wheeler Mission has changed Indy

The nonprofit is celebrating 125 years by expanding its Center for Women and Children → Read More

Cartoonist Gary Varvel: Colts' Andrew Luck sees good signs

NFL season is a work in progress It's FREE: Sign up for 'Views from the Right' newsletter Read or Share this story: → Read More

Wheeler Mission celebrates 125 years

Wheeler Mission President Rick Alvis and his wife Julie talk about the ministry's 125th anniversary → Read More

Cartoonist Gary Varvel: Caption this cartoon winners

Winner: “I'm only acting angry because I want the AG job.” - Dale Nowlin Runners up: “No, YOU shut up!” - Andrea Neal “You can’t handle the truth!” - Chuck Fields “Move over, Donald! I just grew a spine!” - Glenn Gulley “We finally found that basket of deplorables and it's you guys.” - Pauline Kurtz Read or Share this story: → Read More

Cartoonist Gary Varvel: How Indiana's Senate debate looked to voters

Sen. Joe Donnelly and opponent Mike Braun took aim at each other → Read More

Varvel: Drawing the Indiana Senate debate

Watch Gary Varvel's time lapse video of the Indiana Senate debate → Read More

Varvel: Reciting the Pledge of Allegiance

Gary Varvel was asked to participate in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance at Greensburg High School. → Read More

Cartoonist Gary Varvel: Caption this cartoon winners

Winner: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…” - Matt Will Runners up: “You won’t believe this, but…” - John Krainik “‘Anonymously: ‘How Tweet It Is.’” - Douglas Wagner “Who needs Bernstein.” - Steve Mogel Read or Share this story: → Read More