pass the hat
Jul
13
2026
Donald Trump stands beside the casket of Sen. Lind on July 13, 2026, holding a sign urging passage of the SAVE Act. A portrait of the late senator rests atop the wooden coffin while a floral wreath displays the legislative message. Trump remarks that the situation is so sad. The image captures the intersection of a Senate vacancy and ongoing efforts to advance voter eligibility legislation.
Jul
6
2026
A two-panel cartoon contrasts a South African police officer in uniform demanding a pass during apartheid with a figure in traditional attire and South African flag sash making a similar demand in a modern setting. The bottom banner labels the comparison 'Apartheid Then and Now.' The work appears in the Daily Maverick dated 1-7-26 and is signed by Zapiro.
On June 11 2026 Donald Trump appears as a soccer referee in a cartoon rejecting national team entries to the World Cup. He stamps passports from Somalia Mexico Canada and Iran with large rejected marks while holding the trophy. A dejected figure with a globe for a head stands nearby on the pitch.
Apr
9
2026
The cartoon depicts a simplified map of the Middle East, including labels for Iran, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Riyadh, and the Persian Gulf. The Strait of Hormuz is prominently marked, with a caricatured man in a suit and red tie wearing a dunce cap labeled \'DUNCE\' positioned over it. This setup uses the strait as a choke point for oil and energy, tying into themes of foreign policy, war, and ignorance. The image critiques handling of Middle East waterway issues, possibly linked to closure threats, tankers, and ceasefire efforts. Artist signature appears in the bottom right.
Feb
12
2026
Jan
29
2026
The cartoon depicts Walter Cronkite's gravestone with two observers noting his reaction to developments at CBS News. Footprints labeled spin trail away from the scene, highlighting ongoing media dynamics at the network in late January 2026.
