The cartoon depicts a large red fish marked with Chinese stars swallowing a striped American fish wearing a stars-and-stripes hat. The American fish in turn has consumed a smaller Canadian fish bearing a maple leaf. A green tail labeled FOREIGN INVESTMENT trails from the Canadian fish. Published on September 14, 2026, the image illustrates concerns over Chinese economic influence absorbing Canadian foreign investment through American channels. The visual metaphor underscores ongoing tensions in North American economic relations with China.
The long-standing adage that only death and taxes are certain receives fresh treatment in a cartoon depicting an IRS outpost operating in hell. No specific policy change or ruling prompted the piece, which instead plays on the enduring public frustration with tax collection as an inescapable force. The editorial stance pokes at bureaucratic persistence, suggesting the tax man follows citizens beyond the grave with the same relentless efficiency seen in life.
A Texas political candidate is depicted receiving advice to campaign as a moderate before revealing a more radical agenda after election, modeled on Abigail Spanberger's Virginia approach. The cartoon highlights concerns over deceptive campaign strategies in the 2026 cycle and questions the authenticity of centrist positioning by progressive candidates.
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.
A Canada-U.S. trade deal collapsed after U.S. negotiators cited unreasonable last-minute demands and linked the failure to domestic politics ahead of midterms. President Trump then proposed renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America. Canadian officials responded by offering to rename Washington D.C. to Bizarro World DC if the change proceeds. The exchange highlights how trade tensions and political posturing are escalating between the two countries. The cartoon mocks the name-change idea as emblematic of broader dysfunction in bilateral relations.
The 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks arrives with the nation still reflecting on the event's profound and lasting effects. The cartoon uses an eclipse to represent how the attacks' shadow has not lifted. It takes the position that the trauma and changes from that day continue to define the era.
The cartoon depicts a dense crowd of Americans standing on a map of the United States, partially obscured by a large dark shadow cast by surveillance cameras mounted on poles. The words 'Surveillance State' appear prominently in green lettering across the scene, while a sign in the upper right reads 'CASTING A 25 YEAR-LONG SHADOW.' The image comments on the lasting effects of expanded government surveillance programs that began after the September 11 attacks, now spanning a quarter century. It illustrates how these measures continue to influence daily life and public spaces in 2026.
The cartoon depicts Russia as a large brown bear sprawled on a wooden floor, its eyes wide and mouth open in a weary expression. The title directly references the ongoing Ukraine war after five years. This visual metaphor illustrates the strain on Russia from the prolonged conflict. The drawing responds to the extended nature of the war that began in 2022 and continued into 2026. It highlights how the invasion has left Russia in a weakened state without resolving the underlying issues.
The cartoon by Graeme MacKay contrasts a joyful pre-Labor Day family scene with a weary post-Labor Day version. On the left, parents and children smile in casual summer attire while holding leisure items. On the right, the same family appears drained as they prepare for school and work. The vertical label emphasizes the holiday as the dividing line. This reflects the annual transition many households experience each September. The piece uses simple visual comparison to highlight the end of vacation freedom.
The cartoon commemorates the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks by embedding imagery of the Twin Towers and the hijacked plane within the large numerals. It serves as a stark visual reminder of the event's lasting national significance without additional commentary or figures.
On September 11, 2001, al-Qaeda terrorists flew planes into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, killing nearly 3,000 people. The attacks prompted an immediate national mobilization and the launch of the war on terror. The cartoon frames the United States as a sleeping giant now roused to action, reflecting the widespread view that the country would respond with unified strength and resolve.
The cartoon depicts an alien emerging from a UFO while holding a sign declaring the Earth is flat. Text above notes the Pentagon has declassified 160 documents on UFOs. The image uses the recent release of government files to highlight ongoing flat earth beliefs in a humorous way. It responds to public interest in UFO disclosures by showing an extraterrestrial endorsing a fringe theory. The visual ties the declassification directly to the alien's claim without additional context.
A shark in the water addresses a swimmer standing in the surf about the reduced presence of lifeguards after Labor Day. The shark notes that few if any lifeguards remain on duty following the holiday and suggests calling 911 in case of an emergency. The swimmer stands near a beach towel holding a mobile phone. Labels identify the swimmer and the device. The scene plays on the common end of summer staffing changes at beaches.
A father holding a newspaper about fires and floods speaks to his son about appreciating school access. The scene shows a school bus with students boarding nearby. The image responds to recent disasters by highlighting the importance of education continuity during recovery efforts as of late August 2026.
A robot's string of mishaps including tearing a doll's head off, head-butting a priest and spilling coffee on its own systems still leaves it polling higher than the average member of Congress. The piece highlights widespread public frustration with congressional performance and low approval ratings that allow even flawed alternatives to rank higher.
