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Apr
13
2026
Dave Granlund's cartoon nails the frustration of high gasoline prices derailing summer road trips for families on limited budgets. Instead of hitting the highway in their autos, this crew opts for a stay home vacation, splashing in a backyard kiddie pool with the dog. The jacked-up minivan on blocks screams grounded plans, while the crossed-out 'Va' in vacation turns it into 'Staycation 2026.' It's a sharp poke at how fuel costs force folks to tighten belts, swapping grand adventures for hose-filled pools and mailbox views. Tags like gasoline prices, high cost, and stay home highlight the economic squeeze, making this a relatable jab at everyday belt-tightening.
Apr
10
2026
This political cartoon features Uncle Sam, complete with his red-white-blue top hat, inside the Artemis II spacecraft, staring out at the cratered moon surface with Earth visible in the background. The image satirizes American space exploration efforts, highlighting themes of patriotism, lunar missions, NASA programs, humorous commentary, political satire, and the return to moon orbits. It cleverly juxtaposes a classic symbol of America with modern space endeavors, poking fun at the grandeur and perhaps the delays or ambitions of the Artemis II project, all rendered in a dark, shadowy style that emphasizes the vastness of space.
The cartoon shows three astronauts on the moon\\\\\\\'s surface, with Earth visible in the background. One holds a sign reading America First while carrying a weapon, another grips a document titled Extraction with a mining diagram, and the third wields a pickaxe next to a plaque stating We came in peace for all mankind from July 1969 A.D. near the Apollo 11 lander flagged with the US stars and stripes. A speech bubble declares Wow, we really were woke! The scene captures space race satire, lunar exploration humor, political cartoon commentary on shifting priorities from global peace to nationalistic resource grabs, all in Patrick Chappatte\\\\\\\'s style.
Mar
23
2026
John Darkow's cartoon captures the sting of high gas prices amid inflation and war, showing a yellow vehicle at a station with unleaded fuel marked at 3.95 9/10 per gallon, pay in advance. Speech bubbles reveal a conversation where one asks about not going anywhere for spring break, and the reply puns on being 'Spring Broke' due to gas costs. The image underscores travel disruptions, with tags like gas prices, inflation, spring break, travel, war, and economic satire emphasizing how rising fuel expenses halt vacation plans. This straightforward drawing uses dry humor to point out everyday economic frustrations without overcomplicating the scene.
Mar
6
2026
Dave Whamond's cartoon captures Trump in a classic pose, holding up a blueprint riddled with tags like vanity project, monstrosity, Trump obnoxious Trump sign, gaudy fountain, hideous decor, golden drapes, soulless conference space, and repeated calls for more gold. The scene unfolds with Trump enthusiastically describing a very deep hole for his big beautiful ballroom, emphasizing his love for golden drapes. A female reporter, microphone in hand, points out the mismatch, stating she asked about the plan for the war he started. This setup skewers Trump's apparent lack of strategy, turning serious inquiries about Iran war, no endgame, quagmire, military campaign, regime change, and improvising into a punchline about frivolous vanity. The dry humor lands on the contradictions, with Trump's focus on gaudy aesthetics over critical issues like troops in danger and boots on ground.
Oct
26
2025
On October 26 2025 Gary McCoy depicts two donkey figures reacting with alarm to a wrecking ball crane operated by Donald Trump. The crane bears a MAGA label and swings near an orange pumpkin resting on hay. One donkey lies in bed under a patterned blanket while the other stands pointing and shouting about renovation. The speech bubble reads OH NO! TRUMP'S GOING TO RENOVATE OUR PUMPKIN. The image references ongoing White House renovation discussions and partisan reactions at the time.
Oct
26
2025
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.
