News reports show thousands of migrants entering Spain. The cartoon responds by having a man greet his in-laws with the same 'foreign invaders' label used in immigration debates. It highlights how inflammatory rhetoric can apply beyond policy to everyday family situations.
A new political cartoon depicts Donald Trump redefining voter ID requirements at a polling place. The former president, shown in a white suit and hat, gestures toward a sign stating I.D. REQUIRED while a bird labeled JIM 2.0 smirks nearby. The bird's speech bubble states that I.D. stands for I DECIDE who gets to vote. Trump chuckles at the line. The image, published July 8, 2026, uses the Jim Crow reference to comment on ongoing debates over voter identification laws and access to the ballot. The cartoon ties the visual to concerns that such rules could limit participation in elections.
A revolver appears with its lower portion shaped as the United States map featuring a prominent hole. Smoke rises from the barrel. The phrase more guns sits centered beneath the image. The composition links firearm imagery directly to geographic damage on the date of publication.
A two-panel cartoon contrasts a South African police officer in uniform demanding a pass during apartheid with a figure in traditional attire and South African flag sash making a similar demand in a modern setting. The bottom banner labels the comparison 'Apartheid Then and Now.' The work appears in the Daily Maverick dated 1-7-26 and is signed by Zapiro.
The cartoon depicts a politician viewed from behind at a large desk, declaring indifference to affordable housing because of personal ownership while demanding new voting laws to secure another term. The scene is set in a wood-paneled office with framed portraits and scattered papers. This visual responds to ongoing debates about election integrity measures and housing affordability challenges. The argument highlights how some incumbents may favor self-preservation through legislation over constituent needs like housing access. Broader context includes repeated legislative efforts to adjust voting rules in various states amid concerns over electoral outcomes.
A voter at a registration desk presents identification while asking if there is an issue. The Republican elephant official responds that the problem stems from the man no longer identifying as a Trump supporter. The scene centers on a large sign requiring voter ID. This cartoon from June 2026 addresses ongoing debates over identification rules at polling places and shifting political affiliations ahead of elections.
The cartoon by Peter Kuper portrays Lee Zeldin, appointed EPA administrator in 2025, across four panels that show a progression from intact natural habitats to scenes of industrial pollution and species loss. Early panels place Zeldin amid trees, animals and an EPA emblem. Later panels show him consuming the agency logo and exhaling flames from a smokestack. The caption states that Zeldin fired scientists and advanced deregulation targeting climate and environmental statutes. The work responds to ongoing policy shifts at the agency during the second Trump administration.
The cartoon shows Chief Justice John Roberts holding a sign declaring the U.S. Supreme Court has gutted the Voting Rights Act. A figure in KKK robes stands nearby with a speech bubble claiming white folks were being discriminated against. The U.S. Supreme Court building appears in the background. The image responds to ongoing debates over voting laws and redistricting following recent court decisions. It highlights accusations that the ruling favors certain groups while disadvantaging voters of color.
This political cartoon depicts green aliens on a sandy, moon-like surface, with one holding a \'NOT FOR SALE\' sign in red letters, facing a flying spacecraft adorned with an American flag and solar panels. The starry night sky background enhances the space exploration satire, while the trail behind the ship suggests approach. Incorporating elements like cartoon monsters, property rights protest, and US imperialism humor, the image offers an irreverent take on cosmic real estate. The artist\'s signature in the bottom left adds authenticity to this insightful editorial illustration, poking fun at human ambitions in outer space.
