The cartoon depicts Thomas Jefferson standing on the shoulder of a British redcoat soldier while holding a document and reciting his quote on liberty as the parent of science and virtue. The redcoat wears a black tricorn hat with a Union Jack emblem. Jefferson appears in period blue coat and breeches. The quote box attributes the words directly to Jefferson. The image includes artist credits and website references at the bottom. Publication occurred on July 1, 2026.
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Apr
22
2026
John Darkow's cartoon captures Kash Patel in a state of drunkenness, leaning against a grand pillar with empty beer bottles scattered around, his suit jacket labeled FBI and a name tag reading Patel. The speech bubble delivers the punchline about his defamation lawsuit being for a quarter of a billion dollars to settle bar tabs, tying into themes of DOJ, justice department, and availability. This piece offers a sharp satirical commentary on Patel's potential role as FBI director, using booze as a metaphor visible in the littered bottles and dazed expression. The artwork stays grounded in the visible elements, avoiding speculation, and highlights the humor in exaggerated features and setting.
Oct
10
2025
Arcadio Esquivel's cartoon contrasts a woman with a 'NOBEL PEACE PRIZE' badge against a man labeled 'Dictator Drug Trafficker Terrorist,' using tags like María Corina Machado, Maduro, and Venezuela to highlight political divides in a simple, label-driven satire.
Sep
12
2025
This political cartoon features a Supreme Court justice kneeling before an ice chest, symbolizing a critique of the justice system through humor. The use of an ice chest in the cartoon serves as a metaphor for the cold, perhaps unchanging nature of judicial decisions. By employing political satire and judicial humor, the cartoonist offers a humorous yet pointed commentary on the current state of the justice system.
Aug
30
2025
Bart van Leeuwen's cartoon depicts Donald Trump in camouflage bursting in with a rifle on a relaxed Nicolás Maduro in a Venezuelan-striped hammock, smoking and armed. Elements like white powder and a bikini screensaver add satirical layers to invasion, warfare, tension, coup, and guerrilla themes in this humorous U.S.-Venezuela standoff.
May
29
2025
This political cartoon humorously depicts Donald Trump running from the justice system, represented by a large gavel. The illustration uses satire to comment on Trump's legal battles, emphasizing the power of the judicial system over political figures. Through this visual metaphor, the cartoonist critiques the ongoing legal scrutiny faced by Trump, blending political commentary with humor.
Mar
17
2025
Guy Parsons captures Trump in a cartoon where the former president, with his signature blonde hair and red tie, points to tariff-labeled blobs on a table, saying 'How about that, there it is again.' The scene includes a balding man and a woman with tall pink hair looking on. Tags like Trump, tariff, tax, steel and aluminum, duties, reciprocal, USA, America underscore the satire on trade policy shifts. This piece pokes at inconsistencies in economic approaches, typical of political cartoons that blend humor with commentary on current events.
Jan
23
2025
John Darkow's 2023 cartoon depicts a figure resembling Jesus standing on a mountaintop with arms outstretched, uttering 'Have Mercy!' in a speech bubble. Below, a group of robed figures with headscarves look up, one speech bubble proclaiming 'BORING!' in large letters, and another saying 'That Must Be Brother Donald Arriving Now!' The scene parodies a biblical moment, injecting dry humor into the religious setting. Tags like political cartoon, jesus boring sermon, donald trump arrival, sermon on the mount satire, biblical figures reacting, and religious parody highlight the satirical edge. The artwork uses simple lines and colors, emphasizing the contrast between the solemn pose and the dismissive reactions.
May
15
2023
The image presents a graduate in black gown and red sneakers walking along dotted footprints. A large mortarboard labeled Student Debt covers the head area. Tags include Graduation, Student Loan, Debt, Tuition, College Costs, University, and Bankruptcy. The cartoon focuses on 2023 Grads facing loan burdens after completing studies. Visible elements show motion lines near one hand and the debt text prominently displayed.
