John Darkow draws a straightforward scene for Memorial Day: a gravestone labeled 'FALLEN' with a cross on top, a tiny American flag planted at its base, and a yellow dog curled up nearby on the grass, eyes closed in what looks like quiet rest. Trees frame the image, adding a peaceful outdoor setting. The tags thanks, sacrifice, Memorial Day, loyalty, remembering, honor, fallen, tribute, puppy dog, and decoration day all fit this simple tribute. No big metaphors here, just a dog and a stone reminding folks of those who didn't come back. Cartoonists know these quiet ones hit hard, especially around holidays when editors want something poignant without the punchline. Darkow keeps it clean, no clutter, letting the image speak to loyalty and loss.
The image presents a graduate in black gown and red sneakers walking along dotted footprints. A large mortarboard labeled Student Debt covers the head area. Tags include Graduation, Student Loan, Debt, Tuition, College Costs, University, and Bankruptcy. The cartoon focuses on 2023 Grads facing loan burdens after completing studies. Visible elements show motion lines near one hand and the debt text prominently displayed.
A political cartoon published April 4, 2023, shows two mothers at an Easter egg hunt reacting to high grocery egg prices. One questions the use of jeweled Faberge eggs as gifts while the other points to store costs. Children collect eggs nearby with baskets and flowers visible. The scene highlights inflation's effect on everyday holiday traditions in early 2023.
On April 4 2023 families gather for an Easter egg hunt with children carrying baskets and running on grass. A large speech bubble from a girl states I would better hurry. Another bubble from an adult notes feeling the same during a sale on real eggs. A purple banner reads Easter egg hunt. The scene ties the holiday activity to ongoing high prices for eggs at grocery stores.
On April 3, 2023, Dave Whamond's cartoon shows Charlie Brown telling the Easter Bunny he got a rock, only for the rabbit to point to soaring egg prices. The Peanuts-style scene captures consumer frustration with grocery costs during the spring holiday season.
A family stands in wooden barrels as the father reads a newspaper reporting that inflation persists and prices remain high. The mother tells their son to put on his good barrel before heading to Easter services.
A young boy stands on a suburban lawn holding an Easter basket filled with IOUs instead of eggs. His speech bubble expresses disappointment in the Easter Bunny. Two adults stand in a doorway reviewing a newspaper headlined EGG PRICES with an upward arrow. The scene reflects the sharp rise in egg prices during spring 2023 driven by avian flu and supply issues.
