The 2010 Citizens United Supreme Court ruling opened the door to unlimited independent expenditures by corporations and unions in elections. Critics argue the decision amplified the voice of wealthy donors and special interests over average voters. The cartoon responds to the ongoing effects of that precedent by depicting a powerful corporate figure claiming control of the capital. It highlights how the ruling has reshaped campaign finance and public trust in government institutions.
A political cartoon dated July 10, 2026, depicts an ornate scales of justice buckling under the weight of a massive figure labeled Trump's DOJ. The opposite pan hangs empty and elevated. Text above reads RIGGING the ELECTION. The image responds to ongoing concerns over Department of Justice actions and their potential impact on electoral processes during the Trump administration.
A man in bed examines a phone displaying a news alert about recent and upcoming events. The scene includes an Uncle Sam style hat and a blanket patterned with stars. The bottom text labels the scene as a morning routine. Publication occurred on May 20 2026.
The cartoon shows a physician figure gesturing toward oversized 14th Amendment lettering as a labeled SCOTUS justice seated with gavel remarks that the text is a little fuzzy, reflecting ongoing debate over birthright citizenship interpretation by the Supreme Court.
This political cartoon uses the nursery rhyme 'This Little Piggy' to satirize political corruption, power dynamics, and the manipulation of institutions like Congress and the Supreme Court. Each finger represents a different aspect of political critique, from corruption to the surrender of power, culminating in a commentary on dictatorship. The illustration employs humor and allegory to convey a strong political message about the current state of governance and influence.
The cartoon shows a donkey dressed in judicial robes seated at a bench labeled The Judge Is In. The figure holds a gavel and a martini while declaring in a speech bubble that Trump is not the commander-in-chief. Uncle Sam stands outside the window observing the outburst. The image uses the Democratic symbol to represent the judiciary and places the scene in an office with an American flag seal visible. It responds to ongoing debates over court rulings that challenge executive authority on military and immigration matters.
The cartoon by Peter Kuper, published July 22, 2024, shows three Supreme Court justices seated at a bench holding gavels. The leftmost justice has eyes closed as a hand extends from a device labeled 45 and points directly at him. The other two justices also appear with eyes closed. The image responds to the Supreme Court's July 1, 2024, presidential immunity ruling and ongoing debates over Trump-appointed justices, recusals, and potential constitutional issues.
