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Apr
27
2025
Egg Carton Takes Center Stage in Jewelry Display Amid Rising Prices
SHELL SHOCKED by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
A jewelry store scene places an open egg carton between ring displays. The customer asks the clerk if she can take something out. The image responds to 2025 price spikes in groceries tied to tariffs and supply issues. Egg prices feature prominently in recent economic reports. The visual places everyday food items in a luxury setting to underscore cost pressures on households.
Elon Musk DOGE Figure Offers Protection to Federal Workers for Sacrifices
ELON MUSK'S PROMISES TO FEDERAL WORKERS by Alexandra Bowman, CagleCartoons.com
The cartoon shows a large bird figure labeled Elon plus DOGE addressing three mice on a branch. The bird promises protection in exchange for involuntary sacrifices. One mouse labeled MAGA supporting federal workers responds positively and points to another. The image references Department of Government Efficiency efforts and federal workforce reductions under the Trump administration as of April 2025.
Tree Illustration Shows Executive Branch Overtaking Legislative and Judicial Limbs
Daryl Cagle, CagleCartoons.com
The cartoon depicts a large tree trunk carved with the word executive and two small branches labeled legislative and judicial. The limbs appear cut or diminished against the dominant trunk. This visual responds to recent executive actions targeting federal agencies and departments in early 2025. The image highlights concerns over balance among the three branches of government.
Apr
5
2023
Easter Bunny Patches Fractured Globe in Seasonal Metaphor
Marian Kamensky, Austria
On April 5 2023 artist Marian Kamensky depicted the Easter bunny seated on grass and sewing fabric patches onto a globe shaped like an Easter egg. Multiple continents already bear stitched repairs in red brown orange and other hues. Extra thread spools and fabric squares rest on the ground beside the busy rabbit. The image appeared near Easter 2023 and used the holiday figure to represent ongoing attempts to mend worldwide divisions.
Maduro's Footprints: Traces of Foreign Influence in Venezuela
Arcadio Esquivel, Costa Rica
Esquivel's cartoon features a yellow smiley face stamped with footprints labeled Iran, FARC, China, Hezbollah, Russia, and Cuba from Maduro's walking legs. It highlights geopolitical ties in Venezuela through simple satire. Tags like socialism and communism underscore the alliances shown.
LOCAL NC -- Duke Energy news leak BW
LOCAL NC -- DUKE ENERGY NEWS LEAK BW by John Cole, politicalcartoons.com
LOCAL NC -- Duke Energy news leak COLOR
LOCAL NC -- DUKE ENERGY NEWS LEAK COLOR by John Cole, politicalcartoons.com
More Early Reporting from the Associated Press
RJ Matson, Portland, ME
More Early Reporting from the Associated Press-COLOR
RJ Matson, Portland, ME
Hillary's BS Excuse COLOR
HILLARY'S BS EXCUSE COLOR by Gary McCoy, politicalcartoons.com
Mar
22
2015
Hillary's BS Excuse
HILLARY'S BS EXCUSE by Gary McCoy, politicalcartoons.com
Hillary's Loose Emails
HILLARY'S LOOSE EMAILS by Gary McCoy, politicalcartoons.com
Hillary's Loose Emails COLOR
HILLARY'S LOOSE EMAILS COLOR by Gary McCoy, politicalcartoons.com
Jun
13
2013
Superman Subpoena
SUPERMAN SUBPOENA by 1, politicalcartoons.com
Superman Subpoena COLOR
SUPERMAN SUBPOENA COLOR by 1, politicalcartoons.com
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