Jeff Koterba
Cartoons
Aug
2
2026
Federal prosecutors face scrutiny over handling of charges against Olympic kayaker David Hearn. The case highlights concerns about timing and preparation of evidence in high-profile sports matters. The editorial takes the position that the effort appears hasty and poorly executed.
Jul
30
2026
A political figure considers resuming mask use near a prominent medical symbol. The scene reflects ongoing debates over public health measures and personal precautions in 2026. The editorial highlights hesitation around established health guidance.
Jul
28
2026
Uncle Sam appears as a disheveled figure on a sidewalk holding a sign requesting weapons. The image captures an ongoing national debate over military resources and international commitments. The editorial stance highlights perceived weakness in current arms policy and funding priorities.
Jul
24
2026
Donald Trump appears locked in embrace with a skeletal figure representing endless military engagement. The image captures the former president holding fast to the armored warrior as both ride forward on a dark horse. This visual arrives amid ongoing debates over U.S. military commitments abroad and the difficulty of disengaging from prolonged conflicts. The piece underscores how political figures can become tethered to policies of sustained warfare despite public fatigue. It takes the position that such attachment persists even as costs mount and alternatives remain unexplored.
Jul
19
2026
Donald Trump remains a dominant force in American politics in 2026. His continued prominence raises questions about the impact on national institutions and symbols. The editorial takes the position that this influence distorts core American ideals represented by the Statue of Liberty.
A robot patient reclines on a therapy couch and tells a human therapist about exhaustion from repeated questions on whether a Mitch McConnell photo is legitimate. The scene appears on July 14, 2026. The dialogue lists settings where the queries occur at work, home, and while shopping. The image shows the robot with red eyes and a colorful chest panel while the therapist holds a yellow notepad. The exchange highlights ongoing public skepticism toward images involving the senator.
Jul
12
2026
The image shows Air Force One releasing several green missiles from its underside while flying. Below, a person wearing a blue vest labeled PRESS and a helmet raises a pencil overhead with one hand while extending the other palm outward. Papers scatter around the figure. The plane displays the American flag on its tail and standard markings on its fuselage.
Jul
8
2026
On July 8, 2026, a cartoon shows Donald Trump kicking a soccer ball marked U.S. Economy while a donkey referee in a 2026 jersey raises a blue card. The image captures the president in mid-kick with motion effects around the ball on a grass field. The referee donkey stands to the right holding the card aloft. This visual responds to ongoing economic policy debates during the Trump administration's term.
Jul
7
2026
A golden structure resembling the Arc de Triomphe but labeled Arc de Trump and topped with a Trump head and soccer balls stands on a green FIFA soccer pitch lined with blue sponsor boards. The scene is set inside a stadium filled with multicolored confetti-like shapes in the stands.
Jul
3
2026
Donald Trump stands on grass and holds a lit match to a red fuse. The fuse connects to a rocket body marked 250. Sparks scatter from the match. Smoke and light trails rise into the sky above the scene dated 2026-07-03.
Jun
30
2026
On June 30, 2026, Jeff Koterba depicts a diapered baby Donald Trump seated on a wooden base, recoiling as a muscular figure wearing a diaper labeled BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP swings a massive gavel downward. The infant clutches a small gavel amid motion lines and impact marks. The image addresses ongoing debates over birthright citizenship policy during the Trump administration era.
Jun
26
2026
Donald Trump remains a central figure in U.S. politics on June 26, 2026. Ongoing debates over climate policy continue amid his influence. The piece portrays the sun as Trump to highlight resistance to warming efforts.
Jun
24
2026
The cartoon depicts a young boy asleep in a bedroom decorated with American football posters, jerseys, helmets, and balls. A large thought bubble above his head contains a soccer ball, indicating his dream. The image, dated June 24, 2026, captures a simple contrast between the boy's surroundings and his subconscious preference without referencing any specific news event or public figure.
Jun
23
2026
Britain continues to experience rapid turnover among its prime ministers, with the position changing hands multiple times in recent years due to internal party conflicts and policy failures. The revolving door at 10 Downing Street captures this pattern of instability. The piece highlights how such frequent leadership changes undermine effective governance and public confidence in UK institutions.
