The cartoon depicts Thomas Jefferson standing on the shoulder of a British redcoat soldier while holding a document and reciting his quote on liberty as the parent of science and virtue. The redcoat wears a black tricorn hat with a Union Jack emblem. Jefferson appears in period blue coat and breeches. The quote box attributes the words directly to Jefferson. The image includes artist credits and website references at the bottom. Publication occurred on July 1, 2026.
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Jul
1
2026
A British redcoat in 18th-century uniform stares ahead while a diminutive Thomas Jefferson perches on his shoulder and displays a handwritten quote on liberty. The 2026 image pairs the founding words with the opposing military figure to underscore the contrast between authority and freedom.
Jun
30
2026
The image depicts a historical figure saluting against a backdrop of American flag and fireworks on June 30, 2026. The 250th anniversary of the United States approaches, and the cartoon emphasizes national values listed in a bottom banner: kindness, hope, peace, justice, equality, science, respect, diversity and love. The composition uses red, white and blue tones with celebratory pyrotechnics to frame the gesture.
Jun
26
2026
The image shows Elon Musk clinging to a SpaceX rocket that is executing a sharp U-turn back toward Earth. The rocket trails fire as it curves from space toward the planet's surface. Musk appears wide-eyed and open-mouthed in alarm. The scene is set against a backdrop of blue atmosphere and visible continents. Text labels identify the maneuver as a U-turn.
Jun
26
2026
The image presents Elon Musk clinging to a SpaceX rocket that executes a sharp U-turn above Earth. Musk wears a dark suit and shows a wide-eyed expression while gripping the vehicle. The rocket displays the SpaceX logo and trails fire from its engines. Earth appears below with visible continents and swirling clouds. The word U-TURN sits prominently at the bottom. The composition places the action against a deep blue space backdrop with orbital lines. This visual arrangement centers on the reversal of the rocket's path.
Jun
22
2026
A whimsical space scene places a snail on a soccer ball next to a ringed planet under a you are here sign pointing to a drain. The image captures a sense of smallness in the universe. The editorial position highlights the ongoing human tendency to feel insignificant when confronting vast cosmic scales and personal limitations.
May
8
2026
Rick McKee's cartoon shows Donald Trump with a document marked 'UFO FILES DECLASSIFIED,' facing two green aliens with antennae and large lips, dressed in pink, standing on grassy terrain. Flying saucers dot the starry night sky, and the aliens exclaim, 'TAKE US TO MAR-A-LAGO!!!' The scene captures Trump, UFO, UAP, flying saucers, Mar-a-Lago, aliens, and Donald J Trump in a humorous setup. Notable figures meet space exploration satire here, with the aliens' eager poses and Trump's side profile adding to the visual punch. This piece ties into ongoing discussions about government transparency on extraterrestrial matters, rendered in a colorful, cartoonish style.
May
4
2026
