new age
May
20
2026
The cartoon depicts a recent college graduate wearing a mortarboard and feathered wings modeled on the Icarus myth. The graduate falls after flying too close to a bright sun labeled AI. Dollar signs and question marks trail behind while the figure looks upward in distress. The image responds to ongoing concerns in 2026 about artificial intelligence displacing entry-level positions traditionally filled by new graduates.
May
18
2026
May
18
2026
A tall robot dressed in monastic robes stands with hands pressed together while two human monks observe from the side. One monk recalls a prior life as a toaster. The scene references news of the first robot monk committing to Buddhist practice.
May
11
2026
The cartoon depicts two sailors aboard a ship trapped in the Strait of Hormuz due to a naval blockade. One laments the weeks-long delay and wonders if conditions can worsen. The other reports a hantavirus outbreak on board. The image responds to ongoing tensions involving Iran and disruptions to global oil routes. As of the May 2026 publication date, the blockade has halted tanker traffic and strained energy markets. The added health crisis underscores the compounding risks for crews and supply chains. The visual ties geopolitical conflict directly to immediate human and economic consequences.
May
9
2026
The May 2026 cartoon by Bill Day depicts the U.S. Supreme Court building painted red with MAGA letters dominating the pediment. A figure labeled Jim Crow appears on the left beside a crowned seated person. A speech bubble from the bird reads AIN'T IT PURDY! The frieze text EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER LAW remains partially visible beneath the new lettering. The image ties recent redistricting and voting rights debates to historical racial restrictions.
May
6
2026
New Banksy Statue at Hormuz: A Gray Figure Marches Off the Cliff Amid Tankers
Banksy Statue at Hormuz Cliff Dive
May
5
2026
The cartoon shows a large, gray, statue-like figure with a hooded cloak, gripping a flag on a pole, as it steps forward off a cliff's edge. Below stretches a dark sea filled with many small ships of various colors, scattered across the water. In the background, mountains rise against a sky with a crescent moon and flying birds. The image, tagged with Banksy, Trumo, Hormuz, fascism, patriotism, and Maga terror, captures a moment of precarious advance. Artist Marian Kamensky signs it at the bottom left, linking to Cagle.com. This setup highlights a bold, unyielding march into potential downfall amid a busy maritime scene.
