On April 8 2025 a drawing shows two boys on a sidewalk. The larger one in a red cap and dark jacket walks away holding a small object. The smaller one sits on the ground with facial marks and torn clothing. A speech bubble from the seated boy reads OKAY forget the 25% tariff on my cupcake. Scattered objects include an apple and a paper bag. The scene uses a brick wall background.
The University of Florida Gators captured the 2025 NCAA men's basketball championship on April 8. Artist Dave Granlund depicts the team's mascot, an alligator, clutching the championship ball in its jaws while shouting CHOMPIONS. The scene includes a Gators banner and a U of Florida sign, marking the program's latest title.
On February 6 2025 Dave Whamond depicts RFK Jr. as the subject of a failed Cupid attempt to win over a Democratic donkey that refuses vaccination. The image coincides with ongoing Senate confirmation hearings for the HHS nominee whose past statements on vaccines have drawn sharp criticism from Democrats. The visual uses the Valentine motif to underscore resistance to the appointment.
The February 2025 cartoon depicts a worm labeled RFK emerging from and consuming a brain marked Kennedy Legacy, with repeated nom nom sounds. It responds to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination hearings for Secretary of Health and Human Services under the incoming administration, highlighting concerns over his antivaccine views and credibility issues.
On December 19 2024 Pat Bagley depicts Elon Musk driving a Cybertruck toward a debt cliff sign. Donald Trump and Mike Johnson ride as passengers who realize the doors are jammed. The image comments on ongoing disputes over government funding and the debt ceiling after the election.
Bob Englehart's Father's Day cartoon depicts three men labeled Dad, Grandad and Great-Grandad each holding a baby. The panels carry bottom labels reading Difficult, Easier and Easiest. Large orange text at the bottom reads Happy Father's Day. The June 13 2024 drawing uses simple progression to note that child-rearing appears less taxing with age and experience.
Bill Day's cartoon shows an eagle's head painted in American flag colors, with red and white stripes curving over the feathers and a blue beak dotted with white stars. A single tear drops from the yellow eye, set against a gradient background. Tags like Memorial Day, eagle, stars, stripes, heroes, and patriots frame this image as a straightforward nod to national remembrance. The artwork keeps it direct, no frills, just the bird looking solemn in its flag getup. Composition centers on the profile view, emphasizing the tear for that touch of sentiment without overdoing it. Syndication potential lies in its timely holiday tie-in, though it sticks to classic symbols without much twist.
The image shows a rugged wooden cross planted in a pile of stones, with a small green plant emerging from the horizontal beam. A flat rock at the base bears the words I AM. Strong light rays stream down from the upper left, illuminating the scene against a pale blue sky. The composition marks the Easter season with symbols of death and new life. The cross is bound with rope and shows weathered texture. The plant's fresh leaves contrast with the rough wood. This visual appeared on March 28, 2024, near Easter Sunday.
Bill Day's Easter image depicts a white dove hatching from an egg-shaped globe marked with white ribbons. The Americas and Africa are visible on the blue and tan surface. The composition marks Easter 2024 with themes of peace and renewal. The dove's head and beak appear through the cracked shell. Light highlights the glossy egg form against a neutral backdrop.
The drawing depicts a migrant figure equipped with large blue wings attempting to scale a series of barbed wire fences. Blood appears on the feet from contact with the wire. Detached blue feathers drift downward at various levels. The composition illustrates repeated barriers during a journey. Publication occurred on October 10 2023 amid ongoing border policy discussions.
On Father's Day 2023, cartoonist John Darkow depicts a father lifting his young son, who wears a red cape and green mask. The child extends his arms as if flying. Bold letters spell DAD on the left. Text on the right reads that the father was always the hero yet allowed the child to wear the cape. The image captures a simple exchange of admiration between parent and child.
