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Tank's Looping Missile Fuse Raises Questions on Military Self-Inflicted Risks
Arcadio Esquivel, Costa Rica
A military tank deploys a projectile attached to an unusually long curved fuse in this editorial image. The setup implies hardware that could rebound on its user. The piece comments on defense strategies where advanced systems carry built-in risks of unintended harm to the deploying force itself.
Iranian Leader Stands Before Nuclear Symbol
Arcadio Esquivel, Costa Rica
The cartoon shows Iran's supreme leader positioned in front of a large atom symbol. It responds to persistent international concerns over Tehran's nuclear activities as of mid-2026. The visual places the figure directly under the orbiting electrons, underscoring the central role of the nuclear issue in global discussions about the country.
GOP elephant covers eyes from stop the steal dunce cap figure waving deep state election theft papers ahead of midterms.
Jonathan Brown, PoliticalCartoons.com
The cartoon shows a large Republican elephant in a suit covering its eyes while a small figure in a dunce cap labeled Stop the Steal waves papers claiming deep state anti-fascists stole the election six years ago. The elephant wears a Midterm GOP Odds button. Speech bubbles declare the papers contain the full campaign platform. The image comments on Republican candidates shifting focus from 2020 election disputes toward midterm races.
Four Panels Contrast Vast Natural Landscapes With Crowded State Fair
BIG WIDE OPEN SPACES COMPARISON by Joe Heller, politicalcartoons.com
A four-panel illustration titled Big Wide Open Spaces places Death Valley, Utah Salt Flats, and the Grand Canyon next to the Great American State Fair. Each panel shows wide horizons in the natural settings while the fair panel includes a Ferris wheel, entrance gate, and tents. The comparison highlights scale differences between remote landscapes and a populated event ground. The piece appeared online on July 2, 2026.
Cartoon Shows Trump's Iran Victory as Hollow Structure
Paul Duginski, CagleCartoons.com
The cartoon presents large block letters spelling VICTORY with internal voids. A small figure identified as Trump stands at the base knocking and asking if total and complete victory should sound hollow. The composition places the figure left of the structure against a landscape background. Publication occurred on June 16 2026 amid references to Iran agreements and military outcomes.
Optimism Claims Follow Strike on Iran Nest
OPTIMISM AFTER IRAN HORNET NEST STRIKE by Joe Heller, politicalcartoons.com
After a strike on an Iran labeled hornet nest, multiple figures issue statements claiming total obliteration, victory, a resolution in weeks, an open Hormuz Strait, an imminent ceasefire, and a deal. The nest hangs from a tree with stars nearby as insects fill the air.
Cartoon shows couple discussing maxed credit cards and reflecting pool
POLITICIANS IN REAL LIFE by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
The image displays a woman standing with papers looking concerned next to a man seated in a recliner holding papers. Visible text in speech bubbles refers to credit cards being maxed out and a plan to add a reflecting pool. The title at the top reads about politicians operating as average Americans. A signature appears in the upper right.
Class of 2026 speaker delivers blunt assessment of future
Bruce Plante, PoliticalCartoons.com
The cartoon shows a commencement speaker at a podium under a Class of 2026 banner. Graduates in blue gowns and caps sit in rows. One speech bubble reads the setup about the future given by elders and three words coming to mind. The second bubble states we are toast. Visible elements include microphone, stage, and bottom left signature area with cagle.com/plante.
Couple on couch reacts to TV screen in living room cartoon
WHEN THE ILLUSION BREAKS by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
Image shows man and woman seated on purple couch wearing red caps labeled MAGA. One speech bubble reads about Trump not caring. Another mentions deep state. Television set stands in front. Artist name appears at bottom right. Scene is indoors with simple furniture visible.
Apr
20
2026
Commencement Speaker Debate Shows Academics and Ignorance Side by Side
COMMENCEMENT SPEECHES by Pat Bagley, politicalcartoons.com
The image shows two academics in graduation gowns and caps standing close together. One holds a cup and the other a rolled diploma. Speech bubbles read our commencement speaker and they want suppressed viewpoints. A separate figure on the right wears a black shirt labeled ignorance and stands with hand near face. The drawing includes the cagle.com signature in the corner.
Mar
19
2026
In Chile
IN CHILE by Becs, politicalcartoons.com
Graduate Answers Senior's Question With Party Plans Then Tacos
AFTER-GRADUATION PLANS by Gary McCoy, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon depicts an older man in a white shirt and green tie speaking with a graduate wearing a blue cap and gown. Speech bubbles show the man asking about post-graduation plans. The graduate first suggests partying like a monkey with a million dollars. After clarification the graduate says they will probably eat tacos and go to bed. The scene includes trees and sky in the background with the artist signature visible at bottom left.
May
22
2024
Four panels depict graduates and police at university library steps with encampment banner
Peter Kuper, PoliticalCartoons.com
The image displays four panels in front of a building labeled THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY. Graduates in caps and gowns appear with a Palestinian flag and a banner reading GAZA SOLIDARITY ENCAMPMENT. Police officers in helmets stand near orange tents. One panel shows a scroll exchange. Another shows a baton swing toward a banner. The artist signature KUPER is in the bottom right. Columns and steps form the background across all panels.
Indiana Jones swaps pricey eggs amid avian flu spike
Rick McKee, CagleCartoons.com
On January 27, 2023, Rick McKee depicts Indiana Jones carefully exchanging a large speckled egg for smaller white ones in a jungle nest. The scene references the ongoing avian flu outbreak that drove up egg prices across the United States that winter. McKee uses the Raiders of the Lost Ark hero to illustrate consumer frustration with sudden grocery cost increases tied to poultry disease.
Easter Bunny Cites High Egg Prices for One-Per-Child Limit
ON THE THIRD DAY THE PRICE OF EGGS ... by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
On April 11 2022 John Darkow depicts the Easter bunny telling children one egg each because of high prices. The scene shows two children with baskets on grass near a tulip while the bunny holds a basket. This responds to egg price spikes from bird flu and supply chain problems during Easter season.
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