die hard
May
24
2023
This political cartoon by Christopher Weyant, dated May 24, 2023, features a vast cemetery with rows of white tombstones under a clear sky. Two ornate arches divide the scene: one labeled 'Died Defending Our Freedom' and the other 'Died By Gun Violence For No Reason At All.' A man in a blue suit and a woman in purple hold flowers, standing back-to-back, each facing a side. The red title 'Lest We Forget' looms above. Drawing on Memorial Day themes, the image juxtaposes veterans' sacrifices in war with civilian gun deaths from school shootings and mass shooters. It critiques gun control failures, AR15 proliferation, Congress inaction, and NRA sway, urging remembrance of all needless losses.
May
8
2023
Guy Parsons draws a sharp Mother's Day scene where a red-haired mom in a 'World's Greatest Mom' tank top points accusingly, yelling 'You callin' my kid a LIAR!?' at a blue-haired woman looking unimpressed. The cartoon tags motherhood, parent, special bond, cared for you, caregiver, and mothers, poking at the fierce loyalty parents show. Set on what looks like bus seats, the image keeps it simple with exaggerated features for humor. No deep politics here, just a dry take on how moms jump to defend their kids, no matter what. The tags fit the visible elements without stretching into hidden meanings.
Jan
18
2023
Weyant revisits the fiscal cliff metaphor a decade later in January 2023, depicting what happens when America finally runs out of road to kick the can down and actually approaches default. The cartoon captures renewed debt ceiling anxiety as Treasury began extraordinary measures after the U.S. hit its statutory borrowing limit.
Sep
7
2022
Jun
7
2022
Apr
14
2022
Dave Granlund's political cartoon features two archaeologists in khaki outfits, complete with pith helmets and magnifying glasses, inspecting a wall of Egyptian hieroglyphs filled with symbols like eyes, birds, and figures. One stands and speaks, holding a magnifier, while the other kneels, noting details on paper. The speech bubble reads, 'Almost as cryptic as IRS tax forms...' This IRS tax forms cartoon draws a humorous parallel between ancient cryptic writings and the bewildering complexity of modern tax documents, emphasizing tax season frustration, complex tax code parody, government bureaucracy joke, and filing taxes difficulty. The dry wit underscores the universal exasperation with convoluted IRS paperwork, making it relatable for audiences facing annual tax rituals. Granlund's style uses soft colors and exaggerated features to amplify the satire without overstatement.
Feb
26
2022
