chills
Feb
4
2026
In this sharp political cartoon by Whamond, a bloated ICE agent, donning a red cap and green uniform, points a tear gas launcher directly at Uncle Sam's face, uttering a chilling threat to fire and then charge the iconic American symbol with being a domestic terrorist upon reaction. The imagery critiques government overreach, immigration enforcement tactics, and the weaponization of labels like domestic terrorism to stifle protest suppression and civil liberties. Uncle Sam, holding his stars-and-stripes top hat, represents the nation's foundational values under assault, while the ICE figure embodies authoritarian tactics in border patrol. This editorial cartoon underscores the tension between law enforcement critique and human rights, making it a timely piece on political humor amid ongoing debates on freedom of speech.
Dec
19
2023
Mar
28
2014
A political cartoon published March 28, 2014, in The Columbus Dispatch depicts a child sick with mumps in bed, with symptoms including headache, swollen glands, fever, chills and fatigue labeled on arrows pointing to the boy. On the right side, two adults labeled The Chumps wear white T-shirts with the word VACCINES crossed out in red circles. The image draws a direct visual contrast between the suffering child and the adults who appear to have declined vaccination. The cartoon responds to ongoing mumps outbreaks linked to pockets of vaccine refusal in communities during that period.
