The image shows an elephant character in a suit next to a lost and found counter where a man holds a spine and a sign reads lost and found. Two speech bubbles contain text about retiring and finding a voice along with genitals.
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.
The cartoon shows Donald Trump with a gas pump labeled GAS PRICES aimed toward a man wearing a red MAGA hat who has both hands raised. Trump states his base would still vote for him even if he shot someone, and the supporter responds that it depends on the type of gun. The artist signature WHAMOND and cagle.com/whamond appear at the bottom.
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.
The image shows a massive stone wall curving across hills labeled in red text China's global dominance. At the bottom right two men in suits stand on grass one with yellow hair and red tie. A speech bubble extends from the second man stating I hear you like walls. The wall has watchtowers and the background shows green hills under a blue sky.
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.
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.
