With the 2026 midterm elections approaching, Democratic candidates face headwinds in key races. The party symbol is shown leaping from the midterms vessel into open water. Sailors on deck insist the departure was voluntary. The image captures ongoing Democratic struggles to maintain momentum and voter support in competitive districts. The editorial position frames the move as self-inflicted rather than externally forced.
Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un appear together in a political scene accusing Democrats of communist leanings. The depiction highlights their joint action amid ongoing partisan rhetoric. The editorial position frames the accusation as inconsistent given the shared leap.
The cartoon responds to ongoing human pursuit of physical and exploratory records across multiple domains. Athletes and adventurers test speed, distance, depth, altitude and strength. The piece positions these efforts as leading toward an eventual crisis represented by the bear figure.
This political cartoon depicts a press conference scene with three suited men at a podium bearing an FBI-like seal. On the left, a bearded figure labeled Kash Patel holds a fizzing drink, exclaiming 'Cheers!' with bubbles floating up. The central blonde-haired man in a tuxedo leans forward, while a stern-faced man stands to the right. Drawing from tags like Donald Trump Administration, US Attack, Hilton Hotel, lone wolf, attempt to assassinate Donald Trump, and press conference, the artwork captures a moment of ironic celebration amid serious events. The style is sketchy and caricatured, emphasizing expressions and gestures without deeper inference.
The cartoon shows two figures with white beards and red hats labeled parts of 'MAGA,' suspended upside down by chains from their ankles. Heavy black balls hang below, marked 'THE COST OF WAR,' 'GAS,' 'HEALTH CARE, ETC, ETC...' One figure speaks of balls killing him, the other agrees. Tags like MAGA, inflation, cost of living, healthcare, gas prices, Trump frame the visible elements. The drawing style is sketchy, with a dark background suggesting a dungeon. Signatures and a website appear at the bottom.
The cartoon depicts an anthropomorphic Easter bunny, dressed in a pink polka-dot outfit, leaping in frustration at a gas pump displaying 'UP & UP!' and dollar signs, while holding a fuel nozzle. Nearby stands a white delivery van labeled 'E. Bunny EGG DELIVERY,' filled with boxes of colorful Easter eggs. The headline 'Hopping mad about gas prices...' ties into the bunny's hopping nature and anger over soaring gas prices. Tags like holiday, easter egg delivery, bunny, gas prices soar, pumps, per gallon, hopping mad, iran war oil hike, and fuel disruption highlight the satire on how rising fuel costs, possibly from geopolitical events, disrupt even whimsical traditions like Easter deliveries. This visual pun combines seasonal cheer with economic frustration, making it relatable for audiences facing high per gallon rates during holiday travel.
A political cartoon by Dave Granlund depicts an armored security truck labeled Security Escort Service surrounded by uniformed guards with rifles. A woman carries grocery bags past the vehicle while a speech bubble recalls cheaper times. The image responds to recent spikes in grocery prices linked to tariffs. Food costs for items like coffee and meat have jumped sharply. Families face tighter budgets as inflation pressures mount. The cartoon uses the escort motif to highlight how ordinary shopping now requires protection due to high prices.
Christo Komarnitski's cartoon titled King Trump depicts the USA President Donald Trump with spiky yellow hair resembling a crown, squatting on a gray pedestal. He holds a roll of toilet paper printed with 'We the People' in red letters, waving it like a flag, while gripping a small yellow book in his other hand. His pants are down, exposing bare buttocks, with a pile of brown excrement on the pedestal. The tags USA, President, Donald, Trump, Liberty, Constitution highlight the satirical take on American leadership. This image from 2025 uses dry humor to comment on power and foundational documents.
The cartoon depicts a seesaw with a heavy tariffs crate marked DJT on the descending side. Everyday goods including vehicles and homes fly upward on the opposite end. This illustrates how tariffs increase costs for middle income households and farmers in 2025.
