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Mar
3
2026
Casualty of War
CASUALTY OF WAR by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
American Worker Examines Limited Pay Amid Economic Strain
Peter Kuper, PoliticalCartoons.com
The image depicts a blue-collar worker in overalls marked MR 41 hunched over a small stack of dollar bills. The figure stands before an American flag, with the worker's hands positioned to show limited funds. This visual responds to ongoing concerns about wage growth failing to match rising expenses. Reports on labor markets note persistent gaps between pay and costs for many in manufacturing and similar sectors. The composition emphasizes the worker's focus on the money while surrounded by national symbols.
AI driving up energy costs
AI DRIVING UP ENERGY COSTS by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
Supreme Court Ruling Leaves Trump Tariff Policy in Pieces
SUPREME COURT STRIKES DOWN TARIFFS by Jimmy Margulies, politicalcartoons.com
The Supreme Court struck down tariffs in a ruling dated near February 2026. Donald Trump appears cut off at the legs by the decision while a consumer figure notes progress. The image highlights effects on costs and protectionist measures amid ongoing economic pressures.
Doing well in the market
DOING WELL IN THE MARKET by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
Feb
6
2026
Mr. & Mrs. Sisyphus
MR. & MRS. SISYPHUS by Milt Priggee, politicalcartoons.com
The Boston Seahawks Party
THE BOSTON SEAHAWKS PARTY by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
Feb
3
2026
Creative Writing Classes Pay Off in Tax Season Satire
Harley Schwadron, CagleCartoons.com
This tax season humor cartoon depicts an older man seated in a red armchair, penning details on an IRS 1040 form, as his wife stands nearby with a tray of steaming cups, delivering the punchline about creative writing classes paying off. The satirical view of income tax returns captures a domestic scene tax time parody, where the husband channels his educational investments into what appears to be an imaginative approach to tax filing. With a humorous take on tax preparation creativity, the illustration pokes fun at the notion of turning literary flair into fiscal advantage, all set against a simple indoor backdrop with wall art and a window view. The witty commentary underscores how seemingly unrelated skills like those from creative writing classes can 'pay off' in unexpected ways, especially during the dreaded tax season. Artist signature 'Schwadron' adds a touch of authenticity to this political cartoon on tax evasion creativity.
Worker's Jobs Being Replaced By A.I.
Peter Kuper, PoliticalCartoons.com
AI Raises Consumer Utility Bills
Jonathan Brown, PoliticalCartoons.com
Patient is surprised by dermatologist's pricing
PATIENT IS SURPRISED BY DERMATOLOGIST'S PRICING by Gatis Sluka, politicalcartoons.com
Prices go up, salary and pension stay
PRICES GO UP, SALARY AND PENSION STAY by Gatis Sluka, politicalcartoons.com
Trump and 2020 election
TRUMP AND 2020 ELECTION by Jimmy Margulies, politicalcartoons.com
Jan
28
2026
Bandaid
Steve Nease, Freelance
Kristi Noem's Graveyard Gaffe: ICE Op Deemed 'Pretty Good' in Satirical Cartoon
ICE OPERATION PERSPECTIVES by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
This political cartoon by Whamond features South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, a prominent Republican and potential Trump ally, wearing a cowboy hat labeled 'NOEM' and speaking at a podium. She declares, 'Actually, I think this ICE operation went pretty good,' while standing beside two gravestones inscribed with 'Alex Pretti' and 'Renee Nicole Good,' adorned with flowers. The image satirizes immigration enforcement, border policy, and the human cost of deportation, highlighting perceived political callousness toward migrant deaths. Through humor and irony, it critiques how politicians like Noem might downplay tragedies in ICE operations, making it a sharp editorial cartoon on current Republican stances.
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