The cartoon depicts the Statue of Liberty, Uncle Sam and an AI robot seated in a 9/11 group therapy session on the 25th anniversary of the attacks. The Statue of Liberty holds a book marked July IV MDCCLXXVI and speaks of deepening loss since 2001. Uncle Sam echoes the sentiment of end days. The AI figure, labeled with a rising doomsday plot progress chart, retorts that the others have seen nothing yet. The scene uses national symbols to reflect persistent national trauma and emerging technological threats two and a half decades after the September 11 attacks.
The cartoon by Graeme MacKay contrasts Theodore Roosevelt's famous speak softly and carry a big stick approach with Donald Trump's version of yelling loudly and spinning a stick covered in tariffs. In the lower panel Trump appears dizzy from the motion as a Canadian hand offers toilet tissue labeled tariff-free wipes. The image comments on recent US tariff actions and their impact on Canadian trade relations as of the September 2026 publication date.
The cartoon depicts a couple strolling through an autumn park and commenting on the season's appeal. Their conversation turns to the election cycle as another potential source of renewal. The work uses the familiar transition from summer to fall to express a common voter sentiment ahead of the 2026 midterms. No specific candidates or policies are named, keeping the focus on the general wish for improvement. The four-panel format builds the parallel gradually before delivering the final line about election season.
Tobacco-related deaths in the United States continue to surpass combined fatalities from major 20th-century conflicts. The piece uses a veterans cemetery motif to underscore that ongoing public health crisis and argues for greater recognition of smoking as a leading cause of preventable mortality.
Republicans under Donald Trump have moved away from Ronald Reagan's free trade advocacy toward protectionist policies. The shift reflects internal party tensions over economic strategy and global engagement. The cartoon criticizes the GOP for abandoning a core Reagan principle in favor of current leadership priorities.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average reached a new record high in late August 2026, reflecting strong corporate earnings and investor confidence. Business leaders celebrated the milestone while many Americans continued to face stagnant wages and rising living costs. The cartoon depicts a beggar offering congratulations to a passing executive, underscoring the disconnect between Wall Street performance and everyday economic reality. This visual argument critiques how market success often benefits a narrow segment of society while leaving others behind.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is the subject of a cartoon spotlighting visible cosmetic procedures. Labels note repeated enhancements to eyes, nose and lips, while her forked tongue is marked as the one natural feature. The contrast carries the editorial point: what is unaltered is the part that forks.
A political cartoon published August 11, 2026, depicts a catering truck marked as a decoy and cowardly, containing an image of Donald Trump. Hillary Clinton appears separately ascending stairs labeled courageous. The piece responds to ongoing partisan debates over leadership strength and personal resolve in electoral politics. It advances the argument that one figure projects weakness through avoidance while the other demonstrates bravery through direct action.
A cartoon depicts a man explaining the U.S. free-market system of offering quality goods at fair prices to President Putin during a phone call next to a child's lemonade stand. The scene underscores the perceived strangeness of American capitalism from a Russian perspective. The editorial position critiques the disconnect between market-driven economies and state-controlled systems.
The United States has extended a zero-tariff policy offer to African nations amid ongoing global trade tensions. This move stands in contrast to simultaneous use of tariffs and sanctions against other trading partners. The policy highlights selective economic engagement by Washington. The editorial position criticizes the inconsistency between the overture to Africa and the punitive approach applied more broadly.
The cartoon responds to ongoing debates over presidential priorities in 2026. It contrasts Harry Truman's famous accountability motto with a version focused on financial gain. The piece argues that current leadership emphasizes monetary concerns over traditional responsibility.
Donald Trump repeatedly labeled Joe Biden 'Sleepy Joe' during the 2024 campaign and beyond. The nickname stuck as a critique of Biden's energy and age. The cartoon responds by showing Trump himself unable to stay awake at the podium, underscoring perceived hypocrisy in the attack.
A Nobel Prize presentation for Dr. Anthony Fauci highlights his public health role during the COVID-19 period. The ceremony focuses on his contributions to medicine while avoiding reference to earlier statements from former President Trump about potential treatments. The moment underscores ongoing public debate over pandemic messaging and leadership accountability. The editorial position frames the award as recognition tied to selective memory rather than solely scientific achievement.
Senator Rand Paul and former NIAID director Anthony Fauci remain focal points in ongoing debates over public health policy and political rhetoric. The piece responds to persistent tensions around Fauci's public role and recent personal incidents involving confrontations. It frames Paul critically while elevating Fauci's standing. The editorial position underscores the contrast to critique attacks on health officials and defend their contributions during national crises.
A series of panels depicts rows of figures wearing sunglasses in varying hues. The images suggest that personal filters shape what people see and react to. The final panel introduces a multicolored figure that stands apart from the rest. The work comments on how individual perspectives diverge even within similar groups. It highlights the contrast between uniform appearances and sudden breaks in pattern.
