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Jun
6
2023
The two-panel cartoon by Monte Wolverton addresses the 2023 debt ceiling agreement. The left panel shows a suited man amid stacks of cash declaring safety after decreased IRS tax enforcement. The right panel depicts a woman stating hunger amid increased work requirements for SNAP benefits. The piece highlights how the budget compromise favored high-income taxpayers through lighter enforcement while imposing stricter conditions on low-income aid recipients. Wolverton uses contrasting expressions and settings to underscore the uneven impacts of the fiscal deal reached in early June 2023.
May
23
2023
Angel Boligan's May 2023 cartoon depicts elongated migrant figures striding across waters filled with shark fins. A central child runs between the legs of the larger forms. One figure's foot bleeds after contact with a fin. The image illustrates the physical risks of migration routes without additional text or labels beyond the site credit.
May
15
2023
The image presents a graduate in black gown and red sneakers walking along dotted footprints. A large mortarboard labeled Student Debt covers the head area. Tags include Graduation, Student Loan, Debt, Tuition, College Costs, University, and Bankruptcy. The cartoon focuses on 2023 Grads facing loan burdens after completing studies. Visible elements show motion lines near one hand and the debt text prominently displayed.
