A $17 billion Meta settlement and expanding school cell phone bans have accelerated restrictions on teen social media use. The developments raise questions about how young users will fill the gap left by reduced platform access. The cartoon frames artificial intelligence as the unexpected beneficiary, positioning an AI Frankenstein figure as a comforting presence for a disappointed girl. This visual argument suggests that limits on social media may simply shift reliance toward unregulated AI tools rather than solving underlying concerns about youth screen time.
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Aug
26
2026
A stockbroker on the phone recommends investments expected to perform under a Trump-controlled political vote count. The scene occurs amid visible symbols of restraint including handcuffs on an investments sign and a barred door resembling a prison cell. The piece responds to ongoing concerns about election integrity and potential political interference in vote tabulation processes. It takes the position that such influence creates opportunities for financial gain tied directly to control over electoral outcomes.
Jun
22
2026
A two-panel cartoon shows a family in USA caps holding phones and signs. The left panel references the US 250th anniversary and a planned revolt against British influence. The right panel labels the modern version as a UK ban on social media for kids, with a warning not to consider it.
Apr
29
2025
The April 29 2025 cartoon by Gary McCoy shows Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan in an orange jumpsuit behind a barrier speaking on a red phone. A suited man on another phone offers assistance while a police officer stands nearby. The judge requests an illegal immigrant to smuggle her a file. The image references recent immigration enforcement actions and courtroom obstruction claims involving Judge Dugan and ICE operations under the Trump administration.
