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Beachgoers joke about wildfire soot as haze spreads beyond fire zones
Ingrid Rice, British Columbia, Canada
The cartoon depicts a standing beachgoer complimenting another's tan while the reclining figure, holding a newspaper about 600 wildfires, replies that the darkness is soot. The scene is set outside the forest fire zone with the caption noting the contrast. Published on August 15, 2018, it responds to widespread wildfires producing haze and particulates that affected areas far from the flames themselves.
Jan
28
2017
Trump gestures at crowd outside brick vessel
IMMIGRATION ARK by Angel Boligan, politicalcartoons.com
Donald Trump stands at the ramp of a large brick structure bearing an American flag. Figures in yellow caps line the roof while others board through the doorway.
Snow drought and ski resorts COLOR
SNOW DROUGHT AND SKI RESORTS COLOR by Dave Granlund, politicalcartoons.com
Snow drought and ski resorts
SNOW DROUGHT AND SKI RESORTS by Dave Granlund, politicalcartoons.com
May
6
2016
Mother's Day Mix-Up in the Restroom: A 2016 Cartoon Take
MOTHER'S DAY COLOR by Bob Englehart, politicalcartoons.com
Bob Englehart captures a quirky moment in his 2016 Mother's Day cartoon, where a woman in a pink top says 'Happy Mother's Day!' to a bespectacled man in blue hurrying out of the women's restroom, replying 'You too!' The image includes clear labels on the doors: 'WOMEN' and 'MEN,' set against a simple beige background. Tagged with Mothers Day, moms, mothers, stepmothers, and englehart cartoon, it highlights a humorous exchange in a public restroom setting. The overall composition is straightforward, with the title 'MOTHER'S DAY 2016' at the top, emphasizing the holiday theme without deeper layers visible.
Jan
16
2016
Outside Temperatures
OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES by Jeff Koterba, politicalcartoons.com
Lindsey Graham Throws Endorsement Anchor Toward Jeb Bush
Rick McKee, CagleCartoons.com
On January 15 2016 Lindsey Graham stands on a cliff edge in a stars and stripes swimsuit and hurls a large anchor marked endorsement toward Jeb Bush who treads water below. The scene responds to Graham's recent public backing of Bush in the Republican presidential primary. Graham had served as a senator from South Carolina and Bush had been governor of Florida. Their alliance formed as other candidates competed for the nomination. The image captures the weight of that support at a key moment in the campaign cycle.
Jul
23
2015
Trump Claims Driver Seat in GOP Race as Graham Gets Call
Bruce Plante, PoliticalCartoons.com
The cartoon depicts Donald Trump driving a compact car alongside a large bus decorated with Republican stars and an elephant logo. Passengers inside the bus wave as Trump declares he must occupy the driver's seat. A sign directs complaints about driving to Sen. Lindsey Graham. Published July 23 2015 the image captures the early stages of the Republican presidential contest after Trump entered the race the prior month.
Mar
2
2015
Outside Threat
OUTSIDE THREAT by Zapiro, cagle.com
NY State Kickbacks COLOR
NY STATE KICKBACKS COLOR by Adam Zyglis, politicalcartoons.com
Feb
13
2015
NY State Kickbacks
NY STATE KICKBACKS by Adam Zyglis, politicalcartoons.com
Oct
31
2014
Man uses blindfold and lid to block election ads on Halloween
HALLOWEEN COSTUMES by Jeff Koterba, politicalcartoons.com
On Halloween 2014 a man sits before a television wearing a blindfold, earmuffs and holding a garbage can lid. Two costumed children approach with candy bags and question the outfit. The scene captures voter efforts to avoid political advertisements during the final days before the midterm elections.
Sep
29
2014
Outside World
OUTSIDE WORLD by Yaakov Kirschen, politicalcartoons.com
Nov
30
2013
Outside Time
OUTSIDE TIME by Dario Castillejos, politicalcartoons.com
OBAMA ON THE OUTSIDE, B/W
by Randy Bish, politicalcartoons.com
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