Dolly Parton passed away in 2026 at age 80. Fans and the public mourned the loss of the country music legend known for her rhinestone outfits and charitable work. The tribute highlights her enduring sparkle and cultural impact through a celestial memorial image. The piece positions her legacy as one of warmth, generosity, and unmistakable glamour that continues to shine.
A wheeled airline catering cart occupies the center of the frame, painted in the livery of the presidential aircraft: white upper body, curved blue lower panel, and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA lettered down the side. Its full height door hangs open on empty wire shelving. Above it a pale blue placard reads AIR FORCE ONE, with ONE struck through in red and RUN! added beside that word in the same color. Two neckties poke out from between the casters underneath, one of them the long red tie Donald Trump is known for, the only trace of the men folded up inside. The drawing responds to reports that Trump sheltered in an airline galley cart against an assassination threat traced to Iran, turning the most recognizable branding in presidential aviation into an instruction to flee. Jonathan Brown signed the lower right corner alongside inkstains.com and Cagle.com/brown.
Liberal leadership candidates have identified a prominent opponent as their primary focus in an ongoing contest. The opponent, labeled Doug, appears as a large and visible figure in the political landscape. This dynamic highlights how one individual can dominate attention during a party’s internal selection process. The piece presents the situation as an opportunity for the candidates to rally around a clear adversary rather than internal divisions.
Canadian broadcasting icon Lloyd Robertson died in 2026 at age 92 after a long career as a news anchor. The announcement prompted widespread reflection on a year filled with notable passings and challenges. The editorial takes the position that such losses underscore the cumulative weight of difficult events.
Donald Trump appealed to a California state lifeguard for rescue from an anticipated Democratic electoral surge, offering a high civilian honor in return. The request highlights concerns over midterm or future election outcomes. The piece portrays the overture as a desperate bid for political survival.
A four-panel illustration titled Big Wide Open Spaces places Death Valley, Utah Salt Flats, and the Grand Canyon next to the Great American State Fair. Each panel shows wide horizons in the natural settings while the fair panel includes a Ferris wheel, entrance gate, and tents. The comparison highlights scale differences between remote landscapes and a populated event ground. The piece appeared online on July 2, 2026.
The cartoon displays the opening words of the U.S. Constitution scattered in disconnected segments across a plain background. A black banner at the top reads A DIVIDED COUNTRY. The arrangement of the familiar preamble text visually breaks the phrase into isolated parts. This presentation coincides with the approach of Independence Day on the 2026 calendar. The work draws attention to fractures within the national fabric without naming specific events or figures.
Zapiro's June 2026 cartoon shows an e-troll fleeing a Johannesburg toll plaza with a sack of cash while a grandmother reads the tale to children. The image references ongoing disputes over Gauteng's electronic toll system and missing revenue. The upper panel depicts the toll gantry and city skyline with the troll escaping. The lower panel shows the domestic bedtime scene with the book titled Joburg Tales. The cartoon uses a children's story format to highlight public frustration with the toll collection process.
Jeff Koterba's cartoon depicts Pete Hegseth speaking to Kash Patel at a bar named Sam's, with Donald Trump sipping Diet Coke and an Uncle Sam-clad bartender resembling a political figure serving drinks. Tags like FBI, Department of War, and defense underscore the satire on Trump's nominees. The scene uses alcohol, beer, and cocktail elements to joke about Washington's political sobriety. Hegseth quips about the president's non-drinking habits making them look sober, while Patel agrees emphatically. This piece captures insider Washington dynamics with dry humor, blending bar culture and political appointments in a straightforward visual punch.
Ed Wexler\\\'s cartoon captures a toll booth in the Strait of Hormuz, where figures resembling Trump and the Ayatollah enforce a $1,000,000 Bitcoin toll. Smoke rises from what look like mines in the water, blending tags like Iran, Strait of Hormuz, tolls, Bitcoin, Trump, Ayatollah, and crypto into a sharp commentary. The barrier arm blocks passage, emphasizing control over this vital shipping lane. It\\\'s a straightforward jab at geopolitical tensions, with the toll sign demanding payment to proceed. No hidden layers here, just clear visuals tying economic pressures to digital currency in a contested area. The dry humor shines through in the absurdity of a Bitcoin booth amid potential explosions.
The cartoon shows a gas pump price board with supreme plus at 2.279 per gallon and 94 octane, supreme at 2.249 with 91 octane, and regular at 2.009 with 87 octane. Next to it sits an ATM labeled to increase credit limit here, poking at high gas prices and the economy's push toward more credit. Tags like gas, prices, cost, economy, credit, and pump underline the visual joke on affording fuel through debt. This setup captures the frustration with rising fuel costs without words, relying on the absurdity of blending a gas pump with credit services. Cartoonists often use such direct imagery to comment on everyday economic strains.
The cartoon depicts a naked Prince Andrew wearing a crown while holding a purple guitar shaped like the letter P with the word perve spelled out on the neck. Large text on the left reads The Pedophile Formerly Known As Prince. The image responds to ongoing allegations linking the former royal to Jeffrey Epstein. The visual plays on the musician Prince's name change to a symbol by showing Andrew stripped of title and dignity. Publication occurs amid continued public interest in court documents from the Epstein case.
The cartoon shows a Tyrannosaurus Rex with Donald Trump's features operating heavy machinery to demolish parts of the White House complex. Rubble surrounds the U.S. Capitol and other structures in the background. The image responds to reported plans for White House renovations including a ballroom addition and East Wing work around late October 2025.
A doctor prescribes Tylenol to a pregnant patient in an exam room. The patient responds by requesting a second opinion from a recovering heroin addict with a brain worm. The exchange references Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and ongoing debates over health guidance during pregnancy.
The image shows the Supreme Court building with its columns replaced by caricatures of six justices. Each column bears a head resembling John Roberts, Clarence Thomas, Brett Kavanaugh, Amy Coney Barrett, Neil Gorsuch and one additional figure. The entablature carries the inscription Trump Family Lawyers. The scene coincides with the first Monday in October 2025 when the court opens its new term.
