On August 6, 2026, the cartoon responds to lingering debates over COVID-19 policies by depicting former NIAID director Anthony Fauci and Chinese leader Xi Jinping toasting with the Grim Reaper. The image frames pandemic tools as shared instruments of control. The editorial position criticizes both figures for embracing fear-driven measures and information suppression.
A figure marked U.S. yawns widely while holding a notice declaring Ebola a global emergency. The scene references recent health developments in Africa including the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. Officials from CDC, USAID and State Department appear sidelined in the response. RFK Jr. and Marco Rubio hold roles in the current administration under Donald J. Trump. The image highlights ongoing public health challenges similar to prior Covid experiences.
The image shows a yellow figure labeled U.S. yawning while clutching a paper announcing an Ebola global emergency. The scene parodies a famous painting with the figure on a bridge-like structure. It comments on the American response to the health crisis in Africa as of June 2026.
The cartoon depicts two sailors aboard a ship trapped in the Strait of Hormuz due to a naval blockade. One laments the weeks-long delay and wonders if conditions can worsen. The other reports a hantavirus outbreak on board. The image responds to ongoing tensions involving Iran and disruptions to global oil routes. As of the May 2026 publication date, the blockade has halted tanker traffic and strained energy markets. The added health crisis underscores the compounding risks for crews and supply chains. The visual ties geopolitical conflict directly to immediate human and economic consequences.
On April 8, 2022, cartoonist Dave Granlund depicts an Easter bunny attempting to mend a cracked Earth-shaped egg. The rabbit applies glue and has tape available as fragments fall. The image reflects ongoing global strains from the Russia-Ukraine war that began in February and lingering COVID effects. The visual shows the bunny focused on the damaged egg with tools at hand.
