A proposal for compensation to January 6 defendants has drawn sharp criticism from opponents who view it as rewarding those convicted of attacking the Capitol and police. The editorial cartoon portrays the idea as a presidential slush fund for rioters, highlighting the perceived absurdity of compensating participants in the 2021 events.
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Jul
31
2026
Lockheed Martin CEO Jim Taiclet was sued by stockholders in 2025 for selling $12.8 million in shares before announcing major losses. The company then won a multi-billion contract to replenish weapons depleted in the Iran conflict. The piece criticizes Taiclet and the contractor for insider trading and repeated government overcharging.
Jul
29
2026
The cartoon shows two Republican elephants perched on stacks of Epstein files boxes. One holds a document while the other points and proposes targeting Fauci next. Speech bubbles reference prior investigations into Comey and a reflecting pool figure. Boxes also label Trump connections to the files. The image comments on Republican priorities in ongoing document reviews and potential new inquiries as of the July 2026 publication date.
Jul
24
2026
Violence against women remains a persistent social problem, with physical assaults and intimidation continuing in many communities. The piece responds to this ongoing dynamic by showing a male figure directing male symbols at an already injured woman, underscoring the editorial position that such aggression must be confronted directly.
Jul
24
2026
A symbolic image depicts Lady Justice seated inside a red vehicle holding the scales of justice while a uniformed official stands outside gripping a shovel. The scene suggests tension between institutional authority and judicial independence. The editorial position frames the interaction as external pressure on the justice system.
Jul
24
2026
A lawyer named Suliman Carrim is depicted carrying clients who offer dramatic excuses to avoid testifying before a commission. The scene highlights repeated efforts to delay or evade official proceedings through claims of illness and danger. The editorial position criticizes the use of such tactics to obstruct accountability.
Jul
19
2026
Cigarette litter from vehicles continues to ignite wildfires that destroy homes and habitats across dry regions. The practice endangers thousands and burdens emergency responders during peak fire seasons. The cartoon advances stocks as an old-fashioned public punishment to shame and deter the specific act of tossing lit butts out car windows.
Jul
14
2026
A man in a pinstripe suit and fedora raises his right hand while seated at a desk bearing the nameplate Blanche. A speech bubble shows the words Yeah, I swears. The scene depicts an oath-taking moment with a casual, informal phrasing.
Jul
14
2026
The cartoon depicts a caricature of Jacob Zuma in a red jumpsuit launching a rocket labeled big-time corruption WhatsApps. He holds two assault rifles as smoke billows and a question about a potential jail term appears on the left. The image responds to ongoing South African corruption inquiries involving leaked WhatsApp messages around mid-2026.
Jul
12
2026
On July 12 2026 the cartoon depicts Donald Trump instructing a construction worker to demolish the judiciary legislative and media pillars of a structure labeled democracy. The executive pillar already stands removed. A wrecking ball crane looms on the left while Trump gestures emphatically from the foreground rubble. The image responds to ongoing debates over institutional checks and executive actions during the second Trump term.
Jul
10
2026
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.
Jul
4
2026
A sealed Epstein file folder with a red tie emerging from it illustrates arguments against full release of the documents, citing potential damage to numerous influential individuals connected to the case.
Jul
1
2026
A large wooden gavel labeled SCOTUS rests on a November calendar page, its head crushing the words Election Day in a red splatter resembling blood. The calendar shows days of the week and dates with scattered debris and broken pieces around the impact site. The image appears on July 1, 2026, amid ongoing debates over Supreme Court rulings affecting electoral processes.
