founding fathers
Jul
30
2026
A DSA activist publicly rejects the presidency, Senate, Supreme Court, defense forces, police and prisons while addressing figures associated with the Constitution's creation. The exchange highlights ongoing tensions between socialist activists and defenders of established American governmental structures. The position frames these institutions as unnecessary and lacking basic logic.
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.
The cartoon depicts Thomas Jefferson standing on the shoulder of a British redcoat soldier while holding a document and reciting his quote on liberty as the parent of science and virtue. The redcoat wears a black tricorn hat with a Union Jack emblem. Jefferson appears in period blue coat and breeches. The quote box attributes the words directly to Jefferson. The image includes artist credits and website references at the bottom. Publication occurred on July 1, 2026.
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.
Jun
29
2026
On June 29, 2026, Joe Heller's cartoon depicts Uncle Sam, the Statue of Liberty, Benjamin Franklin, and a bald eagle debating elaborate names for America's 250th anniversary. Proposals range from semiquincentennial and sestercentennial to quarter millennium and bisesquicentennial. The group ultimately agrees on the straightforward greeting Happy Birthday, America, accompanied by a 250th banner. The exchange highlights the challenge of selecting a fitting term for the milestone tied to the 1776 founding.
Jun
24
2026
Joe Heller's June 2026 cartoon shows the Statue of Liberty, Uncle Sam, a bald eagle and Benjamin Franklin debating elaborate terms for America's 250th anniversary. The figures propose semiquincentennial, sestercentennial, quarter millennium and bisquincentennial before conceding to the straightforward greeting Happy Birthday, America! The strip marks the upcoming July 4, 2026 milestone with light humor on naming conventions.
Jun
4
2026
A political cartoon dated June 4 2026 depicts three Founding Fathers reacting to a vision of a future Independence Day celebration featuring an MMA cage match on the South Lawn and a Kid Rock concert. One figure rips the Declaration of Independence while exclaiming RIP. The image ties into ongoing debates about the tone of national holiday observances at the White House.
Utah Schools Display Standard Subjects With Focus on American History
Utah Schools Cover Core Subjects
Apr
8
2026
Utah schools today present multiple subjects. Math features basic multiplication. Science includes lab equipment. Art depicts trees on canvas. Sports show ball handling. American history section displays declaration document held by figure in red attire.
The cartoon depicts several Founding Fathers gathered around a table with one proposing a 250-year warranty on the Constitution after which the document would stand alone. This visual responds to ongoing debates about constitutional resilience and potential authoritarian challenges in 2025.
First Amendment and Free Speech Placed in Trash Outside Government Building
Free Speech Signs Dumped in Trash
Sep
23
2025
Signs labeled First Amendment and free speech stand upright in two trash cans outside a government building. A mailbox marked D.TRUMP sits to the left on the lawn. Flies hover over the cans while the sun shines above.
Founding Fathers Consider Swapping Happiness for Fireworks
Founding Fathers Push Fireworks Over Happiness
Jun
29
2025
On June 29 2025 Gary McCoy depicts Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and George Washington gathered around a table. Franklin holds the Declaration and proposes altering the pursuit of happiness line to reference big ol awesome fireworks. Jefferson and Washington agree the change means the same thing and cheer the idea. The scene plays on July Fourth themes near the holiday.
Jun
11
2025
A framed portrait of George Washington shows the founding father with a tear rolling down his cheek. A sign to the left identifies him as the father of the country. His speech bubble reads whatever is left of it.
