Richard and Liz Uihlein, heirs to the Schlitz fortune and owners of Uline, have donated millions to right-wing candidates and causes. Their support helped organize the January 6 rally and advanced anti-union, anti-tax, and anti-LGBTQ policies. The cartoon portrays their growing influence as corrosive to democratic norms.
founders
Jul
4
2026
On July 4, 2026, a cartoon shows Founding Fathers in colonial dress at wooden desks with papers, one central figure speaking about rejecting a self-proclaimed king and wondering about America in 250 years, while a Republican elephant in matching attire holds back a reply beside an American flag.
Jun
30
2026
The cartoon shows two Founding Fathers seated at a table with the text of Article XIV of the US Constitution displayed above them. One figure points to the document and asks if the language on citizenship is clear enough. The other responds that only imbeciles would question it. The scene uses speech bubbles to highlight the debate over birthright citizenship provisions in the 14th Amendment.
Founding Fathers Laugh Off Idea of Barring Convicted Felons From Presidency
Founding Fathers Mock Felon Ban Idea
May
31
2024
On May 31 2024 Rick McKee depicts Founding Fathers debating the Constitution while one suggests adding language to bar convicted felons from the presidency. Another dismisses the notion as unnecessary. The scene references Donald Trump's recent conviction on 34 felony counts in the Stormy Daniels hush money case involving falsified records and election interference.
