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Oct
7
2023
On October 7, 2023, cartoonist John Darkow depicts a Halloween scene outside a suburban home where three children in costumes labeled student loans, mortgage rates, and child care approach two parents. One parent remarks they will never escape debt. The image reflects persistent household financial pressures from education costs, housing interest rates, and childcare expenses during that period.
Jun
7
2023
Apr
4
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.
Nov
25
2022
The image depicts two soccer players during the 2022 Qatar World Cup kicking a ball above a strip of skulls and bones. The scene highlights the human cost of stadium construction amid ongoing tournament controversies.
Oct
31
2022
The cartoon depicts a set of Russian nesting dolls shaped like bears, each labeled Russian Military Might and decreasing sharply in size. The largest doll stands open-mouthed with a star emblem while the smallest is a minuscule bear inside an empty shell. This visual responds to Russia's battlefield setbacks in Ukraine as of late October 2022, including retreats from Kharkiv and pressure around Kherson.
Oct
25
2022
On October 25 2022 the cartoon shows two children in home buyer costumes trick or treating at a house for sale. Ghosts labeled rising interest rates and inflation stand in front scaring them away. Speech bubbles note the outfits may spook competition amid high costs.
