Unsettling political and social developments continue to dominate headlines, leaving little room for lighthearted takes. Observers note that many current events resist easy humor despite their factual basis. The piece contends that acknowledging hard truths does not automatically render them amusing or palatable for public consumption.
The cartoon by Dave Granlund depicts a team of archaeologists carefully excavating massive stone structures shaped like the numerals 9 and 11. Workers use magnifying glasses, brushes and shovels to examine inscriptions on the surfaces. A speech bubble from one figure asks whether the whole truth will ever be uncovered. The image responds to persistent questions about the September 11 attacks and the completeness of official accounts. It frames the topic as an ongoing historical dig rather than a settled event. The publication date of September 7 2026 places the work near the 25th anniversary of the attacks.
Fadiel Adams, a South African politician, faces ongoing scrutiny over inconsistent public statements. The piece highlights repeated instances of evasion and distortion in his responses. It portrays these patterns as self-entangling constraints on his credibility.
Two figures stand at a railing and react to news of a Trump peace deal with Iran. The first points out an odd smell while the second attributes it to burning pants. The exchange occurs in two stacked panels with speech bubbles capturing the dialogue. The scene responds to recent claims about negotiations involving Iran. Publication occurred on June 26 2026.
Bari Weiss stands beside a large CBS 60 Minutes pocket watch on June 4 2026. A wrench sits inside the exposed gears while she carries a toolbox. The scene shows the watch hands and internal parts in clear detail.
A two-panel cartoon contrasts a living room discussion of Eisenhower's order for German civilians to tour Nazi camps after World War II with a suburban scene featuring a large ICE detention facility adjacent to homes. One resident deflects when asked why the historical example was raised. The image highlights proximity of such facilities to neighborhoods and reluctance to acknowledge operations conducted in the community's name.
The image displays a man wearing a red MAGA cap and green jacket positioned on the ground beneath a shopping cart. The cart has a white tag reading PRICE$. A speech bubble next to the man contains the text HELP! I'VE BEEN LIED TO — AND I CAN'T GET UP...!. The background is purple with black lines at the top. Signatures and website text appear at the bottom.
