In this irreverent political cartoon, a vibrant Artemis II space launch rockets upward in a blue expanse on the left, symbolizing American innovation and triumph in US space exploration. Contrasting sharply on the right, a stark Arrow in Iran points downward with an orange glow against a gray sky, evoking geopolitical tension and Iranian weaponry. The caption 'Loving and hating America on the same day....' ties it together, offering a humorous take on the bipolar view of America in world news. With its simple yet effective composition, the artwork captures the absurdity of global perceptions, blending satire on international conflict with admiration for NASA's feats. This piece underscores the dichotomy in how the world engages with American power, from awe at space missions to ire over foreign policy frictions.
Dave Granlund's political cartoon hilariously portrays South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem in a rodeo metaphor, being violently thrown from a bucking horse labeled 'DHS' under a sign reading 'Kristi Noem's Last Rodeo.' This satire illustration captures her career downfall amid the infamous dog killing scandal, where she admitted to shooting her unruly pup Cricket, sparking widespread outrage. The humorous cartoon underscores how her VP ambitions for the Republican politics ticket were derailed, turning her book promotion into a PR nightmare. With elements of cowboy politics and political humor, it highlights the irreverent side of GOP satire, suggesting this could be Noem's final political stunt.
A political cartoon published December 7, 2025, shows three children comparing prizes pulled from cereal boxes. The rightmost child holds a gold FIFA medal labeled Peace Prize while announcing the find. The scene references FIFA's recent decision to award the medal to Donald Trump following his omission from the Nobel Peace Prize list. The visual equates the honor to cheap plastic toys found in Sugar Bombs, Tootie Frooties and Tweeties packages. The cartoon highlights the perceived triviality of the gesture amid ongoing criticism of FIFA leadership under Gianni Infantino.
Dave Granlund's cartoon captures a quiet suburban scene where a 'Welcome Home' sign hangs forlornly by a tree, tied with yellow ribbons, next to a house flying a Gold Star flag. A lone dog sits on the driveway with a red ball, emphasizing absence. The overhead text 'Many Never Return...' drives home the message about KIA casualties in battle, missing soldiers, and the grief of Gold Star Families including sons, fathers, mothers, daughters on Memorial Day. It's a straightforward jab at the hollow rituals of remembrance, pointing out how wars claim lives that leave empty driveways and unanswered welcomes. Granlund keeps it simple, letting the visuals do the talking without overcomplicating the satire.
