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Jun
12
2020
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8
2020
On June 8 2020 Donald Trump appeared on television offering medical advice that included references to conspiracy theories. The cartoon depicts the president in a lab coat labeled Dr. Trump extending a bottle marked conspiracy theories toward a crowd of supporters. The audience reaches for a piece of red meat while displaying signs for Faux News and MAGA. Speech bubbles from the screen urge viewers to try the remedy with little to lose. The scene reflects ongoing criticism of Trump statements on public health during the COVID-19 pandemic and his appeal to core voters ahead of the November election.
Jun
3
2020
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31
2020
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24
2020
May
23
2020
John Darkow's cartoon captures a soldier kneeling before a tombstone labeled 'Fallen,' adorned with a small American flag, uttering 'No Social Distancing Required Here!' against a grassy backdrop. Dated Memorial Day 2020, it ties themes of military sacrifice, decoration day, and the coronavirus pandemic. The image underscores how COVID-19's social distancing and separation rules contrast with the eternal closeness of honoring the fallen in military tradition. With tags including fallen, flag, and social distancing, the artwork offers a dry commentary on pandemic life intersecting with national remembrance, reminding viewers of ongoing sacrifices amid global health crises.
May
22
2020
Jeff Koterba's cartoon captures a poignant Memorial Day moment amid the Covid pandemic, where a family wearing masks stands at a gravesite adorned with an American flag. The elderly woman holds flowers and speaks of finding courage from those who showed it before, tying inspirational themes to coronavirus challenges. Tags like courage, American flag, and inspirational highlight the patriotic resolve in facing tough times. The serene cemetery setting with trees and sky underscores hope and remembrance, blending Memorial Day traditions with 2020's realities of masks and social caution. This piece resonates with themes of endurance, making it a timely nod to historical bravery guiding current struggles.
