ACornell Cartoon Depicts GOP as Jihadi John - Caleb Bonham

According to Hypeline.org and Campus Reform, Cornell University was hosting a “social justice roundtable on November 13 sponsored by the School of Industrial and Labor Relations (ILR).”
Participants at the event included the SEIU, Teamsters and the SAG.

“I want students to walk away with an awareness of the many paths outside of the corporate world that they can pursue, and with connections to people who are finding success working for social justice,” explained student coordinator Allison Considine.
During the roundtable, representatives for the organizations circulated among groups of about 10 students, spending 20 minutes with each group “to answer questions participants may have on union and community organizing, strategic research and campaigns, public policy and advocacy, law and union administration.”

One of the participants, Huck/Konopacki Cartoons, displayed their take on the GOP, depicting the party as ISIS villain Jihadi John.

  Image Source: Hypeline.org

The Dean of the School of ILR, Hallock told Hypeline.org:

“This year’s display again includes strong images, a few of which have provoked complaints by viewers as being inappropriate or offensive. Art can sometimes shock and be controversial, and the dialogue created can be important,” Hallock continued, citing academic freedom as a reason for their display.
“I hope the ILR school can flourish as a place where we discuss difficult issues and one where the members of our community feel safe and supported. I also hope that we can continue to prepare leaders who will help others increase inclusion, sensitivity and tolerance far beyond our school.”