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Stocks Proposed as Penalty for Cigarette Litter That Sparks Wildfires
Ingrid Rice, British Columbia, Canada
Cigarette litter from vehicles continues to ignite wildfires that destroy homes and habitats across dry regions. The practice endangers thousands and burdens emergency responders during peak fire seasons. The cartoon advances stocks as an old-fashioned public punishment to shame and deter the specific act of tossing lit butts out car windows.
Gas prices rise sharply under war label on station sign
Jonathan Brown, PoliticalCartoons.com
A gas station sign splits prices by war and no war labels, with the war column higher at 4.489 versus 3.069. A driver in a green car remarks on budgeting challenges while at the pumps.
Russian Leader Signals Surrender Waving White Flag from Car
Arcadio Esquivel, Costa Rica
The image depicts a Russian leader driving a small car marked with the national flag while a large white flag on a wooden pole extends from the vehicle. The scene shows the driver gripping the wheel with a forward gaze as the flag billows behind. This visual responds to ongoing developments in Russia's international posture during mid-2026. The white flag serves as a direct symbol of capitulation amid continued geopolitical tensions. The composition places the action on an open road under clear skies to emphasize the motion and the gesture.
El Niño Overheats Globe Baby in Parked Car
EL NIñO GLOBE BABY OVERHEATS IN CAR by Schot, politicalcartoons.com
A yellow car sits under a bright sun with heat waves rising on an orange background. Inside the car a globe figure wearing a seatbelt sweats in the driver's seat. Large text at the bottom reads EL NIÑO.
Family Fleeing Crumbling Cliffside House
FAMILY FLEEING CRUMBLING CLIFFSIDE HOUSE by Dave Granlund, politicalcartoons.com
Father's Day Remote Control Offers Chores Done and Relaxation
ULTIMATE FATHER'S DAY REMOTE CONTROL GIFT by Joe Heller, politicalcartoons.com
Joe Heller's June 26, 2026 cartoon depicts a large remote control as the ultimate Father's Day gift. Buttons on the device assign household chores to family members including kids mowing the lawn, taking out garbage, walking the dog, and fixing a leaky faucet. Additional buttons and speech bubbles extend offers of cold drinks, restaurant visits, couch relaxation, back rubs, naps, and fishing permission. A disclaimer notes that batteries last only one day. The image presents a humorous take on domestic tasks and leisure for fathers.
Jun
10
2026
Graduates steer toward jobs but meet solid barrier
GRADS AND EMPLOYMENT by Dave Granlund, politicalcartoons.com
A group of graduates in a car labeled GRADS heads toward a yellow JOBS sign but faces a tall brick wall blocking the way. The image highlights difficulties recent diploma holders encounter when seeking employment in a constrained market.
Jun
8
2026
Electric Car
Harley Schwadron, CagleCartoons.com
Driver fills up with fuel and alcohol
DRIVER FILLS UP WITH FUEL AND ALCOHOL by Gatis Sluka, politicalcartoons.com
Matrix characters are amazed by the staged world
MATRIX CHARACTERS ARE AMAZED BY THE STAGED WORLD by Gatis Sluka, politicalcartoons.com
May
26
2026
Arc de Trump
ARC DE TRUMP by Jeff Koterba, politicalcartoons.com
Waymo Presents Driving Miss Daisy
WAYMO PRESENTS DRIVING MISS DAISY by Andy Singer, politicalcartoons.com
Oil Companies Ride High on Excessive War Profits While Motorists Suffer
EXCESSIVE WAR PROFITS by Arend van Dam, politicalcartoons.com
In this pointed political cartoon, an oil company platform sits atop a blue car, loaded with piles of dollar-sign money bags, while cranes dangle more profits. The frustrated motorist grips the wheel, face red with anger, illustrating how excessive profits from oil companies crush consumers at the pump. Tags like excessive profits, motorists, fuel, petrol, and refuel capture the essence, with Iran and Strait of Hormuz hinting at geopolitical tensions driving prices. This visual satire underscores the disparity between corporate windfalls and everyday drivers' pain, a timeless theme in energy politics.
Apr
29
2026
Hydra of Our Times: Car Battles Multi-Headed Fuel Pump Monster in Oil Crisis Satire
Marco DeAngelis, PoliticalCartoons.com
Marco De Angelis draws a clever twist on the ancient HYDRA myth, where a plucky red CAR, sword in hand, squares off against a beastly creature formed by three FUEL pump nozzles—green, yellow, and blue—attached to writhing black hoses. The scene plays on the endless battles drivers face with soaring OIL PRICES and FUEL costs, tying into broader ECONOMY woes. Tags like TRANSPORTATION, TRADE, WAR, CRISIS, IRAN, USA, and HORMUZ hint at real-world tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, where geopolitical strife disrupts global OIL supplies. It's a sharp commentary on how these issues regenerate like hydra heads, making every victory temporary in the fight against economic pressures.
Apr
28
2026
Sticker Shock Shifts from Car Dealers to Grocery Produce Aisles
Harley Schwadron, CagleCartoons.com
The cartoon depicts a supermarket produce section with green apples, red tomatoes and bottles on shelves. Multiple yellow signs show dollar symbols. Three figures stand by a shopping cart while one points toward the display. The caption references sticker shock previously limited to car dealers. Tags include groceries, prices, inflation and supermarket.
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