The cartoon by Graeme MacKay contrasts Theodore Roosevelt's famous speak softly and carry a big stick approach with Donald Trump's version of yelling loudly and spinning a stick covered in tariffs. In the lower panel Trump appears dizzy from the motion as a Canadian hand offers toilet tissue labeled tariff-free wipes. The image comments on recent US tariff actions and their impact on Canadian trade relations as of the September 2026 publication date.
A new editorial cartoon depicts the Oval Office overrun with sticky notes labeling everyday items as America. The scene highlights signs of dementia through repeated branding on phones, desks, food and furniture. Published on September 9, 2026, the work comments on ongoing concerns about cognitive fitness in the presidency. The visual uses the familiar setting of the White House to underscore confusion and memory issues. Observers note the cartoon captures public debate over leadership capacity without naming specific individuals.
Donald Trump stated that his poll numbers were rising even as the price of living continued to climb across multiple categories. Gas, housing, food, utilities and healthcare costs all posted increases according to the visual data presented. The development matters because household expenses directly affect voter sentiment ahead of upcoming elections. Trump positioned the poll improvement as positive news despite the economic pressures shown. The piece takes the position that any reported poll gains are closely tracking the same upward pressure on everyday costs rather than reflecting broader approval.
As the 2026 midterm campaigns intensify, Democrats confront voter frustration over elevated gasoline and diesel prices at the pump. The Shell station sign reading Shell Out with unleaded at $4.15 and diesel at $5.90 underscores how economic pressures can overshadow traditional political messaging. Republicans benefit from straightforward campaign signage while Democrats appear tied to the cost increases. The cartoon argues that fuel prices serve as a more potent electoral signal than yard signs for one party.
Congressional leaders from both parties have drawn criticism for lecturing American workers about taking too many days off while preparing to recess until November. The move comes as lawmakers face questions over productivity and priorities in an election year. The cartoon highlights the perceived double standard between public statements on labor and the actual schedule of elected officials.
Former Hawks head Lt Gen Godfrey Lebeya publicly questioned the Big Five label applied to him and his unit. The designation refers to the focus on five priority crime areas under South African anti-corruption efforts. The exchange highlights tensions over how the Hawks prioritize cases involving senior officials and organized crime. The cartoon frames Lebeya's denial as an attempt to distance himself from the label's implications for accountability.
The September 11 attacks struck the United States in 2001, killing nearly 3,000 and leaving the nation in shock. The cartoon contrasts that moment of grief with a 2026 image of standing strength. It marks the 25th anniversary by showing America moving from bowed mourning to upright posture. The editorial position frames the country as resilient and recovered after the tragedy.
President Donald Trump confronts an Iran war, midterm election pressures, Epstein-related revelations and rising gas prices in September 2026. These overlapping challenges test the administration's capacity to manage foreign conflict and domestic economic strain simultaneously. The cartoon argues that the expected physical toll of such stress on the president has not materialized in the anticipated way.
The cartoon published on September 7, 2026, shows two monkeys on a tree branch overlooking a forest fire. One monkey holds a red object and declares it forbids the next stage of evolution. In the background, soldiers stand in formation and a fighter jet flies overhead. The image responds to ongoing themes of war disrupting societal and human development. It uses the monkeys to represent humanity stalled by violence and destruction rather than advancing.
The cartoon depicts a politician on an airplane excitedly showing a colleague an autograph from Vladimir Putin on a book or document. The speech bubble reads that the autograph came from Vladimir himself. A bottle of wine and glass sit on the table, with a view of a city featuring a star-topped tower outside the window. The second man smiles while holding a phone. Published on September 7, 2026, the image comments on political figures maintaining or displaying ties to Russia despite international strains. The visual emphasizes the politician's enthusiasm for the souvenir as a point of pride.
The cartoon depicts a dense crowd of Americans standing on a map of the United States, partially obscured by a large dark shadow cast by surveillance cameras mounted on poles. The words 'Surveillance State' appear prominently in green lettering across the scene, while a sign in the upper right reads 'CASTING A 25 YEAR-LONG SHADOW.' The image comments on the lasting effects of expanded government surveillance programs that began after the September 11 attacks, now spanning a quarter century. It illustrates how these measures continue to influence daily life and public spaces in 2026.
Christopher Killoy served as CEO of Sturm, Ruger & Co. from roughly 2005 to 2025, during which the company generated billions in revenue from firearms used in hundreds of U.S. mass shootings. The industry earns an estimated $91 billion annually, and more than 400 incidents occur each year. Killoy described guns as inanimate sporting objects. The cartoon criticizes the disconnect between corporate profits and the human cost shown in the accumulating portraits of victims.
The cartoon depicts the Grim Reaper personifying the Iran War looming over a box of American costs including surging gas prices, moral strain, confusing strategy, no congressional authorization, exposed troops, shortage of munitions and rattled allies. Uncle Sam sits defeated among the debris with a broken flag and skulls. Donald Trump stands on a pedestal pointing upward. A speech bubble declares the true cost America pays. Published September 4, 2026, the piece critiques the drain on U.S. resources and lack of oversight in the conflict.
The cartoon by Graeme MacKay contrasts a joyful pre-Labor Day family scene with a weary post-Labor Day version. On the left, parents and children smile in casual summer attire while holding leisure items. On the right, the same family appears drained as they prepare for school and work. The vertical label emphasizes the holiday as the dividing line. This reflects the annual transition many households experience each September. The piece uses simple visual comparison to highlight the end of vacation freedom.
Rising inflation, gas prices, and household debt have made traditional summer vacations unaffordable for many families, leading to increased staycations as the new school year starts. The cartoon captures this cost-of-living squeeze through a classroom presentation on what students did not do over the break. It underscores how everyday expenses now dominate family decisions and limit leisure options.
