Jun
6
2026
The cartoon contrasts historical industrial pollution of the Great Lakes with modern data center water consumption driven by artificial intelligence growth.
expansion
Jun
4
2026
A four-panel comic depicts a man in a lab coat outside a suburban house promoting successive infrastructure upgrades. Early panels show utility poles and power lines added for capacity expansion and grid reliability. Later scenes introduce satellite dishes for high definition service. The final panel reveals an industrial A.I. DATA CORP building releasing smoke amid pipes and additional towers. The sequence highlights how artificial intelligence facilities intensify energy use and visible environmental effects on residential areas.
Nov
14
2025
Oct
22
2025
On October 22, 2025, a political cartoon by Dave Granlund shows Donald Trump at the controls of a bulldozer striking the White House. The president announces plans to make room for a new ballroom and a Fox News annex. Rubble falls from the damaged structure while the American flag flies above. The image comments on proposed alterations to the executive mansion amid ongoing discussions of presidential initiatives and media ties.
The cartoon shows a large bird wearing an Uncle Sam hat placing dollar bills into the beak of a smaller bird nestled with military hardware. This imagery addresses the ongoing federal budget debate where defense allocations increase while funding for social programs such as SNAP, school lunches, and healthcare faces reductions. The work responds to recent policy discussions involving figures like Pete Hegseth and Kristi Noem on immigration enforcement and military matters. It underscores tensions between national security spending and domestic welfare needs as of the September 2025 publication date.
Jun
29
2025
The cartoon shows Uncle Sam strapped to a rocket marked expansion of presidential powers as it launches skyward with colorful fireworks. The July 4th setting references recent Supreme Court action on birthright citizenship and related authority questions involving the Trump administration as of late June 2025.
Feb
15
2025
An elderly couple watches television as the woman suggests Canada as the new 51st state would improve politeness across America. The scene references ongoing trade disputes and tariff threats from President Donald Trump toward Canada under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The cartoon captures public discussion of closer US Canada ties through annexation humor. It ties directly to recent tariff announcements and cross border relations as of February 2025. The visual uses the couple's living room setting to frame the political premise without additional symbols.
