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Wi-Fi Signal Failure Leaves Users Disconnected and Overwhelmed
Oguz Gurel, Istanbul, Turkey
Wireless networks face mounting pressure from rising demand and aging infrastructure, leaving users stranded when signals falter. A dead phone battery compounds the isolation during outages. The piece frames this as a cautionary view of overreliance on fragile digital systems that can collapse without warning.
Strait of Hormuz Blockade Compounds with Hantavirus Outbreak on Stranded Ships
HORMUZ BLOCKADE GETS WORSE by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
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.
National Debt Mountain Tops GDP Mountain
NATIONAL DEBT MOUNTAIN TOPS GDP MOUNTAIN by Monte Wolverton, politicalcartoons.com
In this political cartoon, Donald Trump as a raging rocket with USA hat launches at Joe Biden depicted as a beleaguered blue robot.
Emad Hajjaj, Alaraby Aljadeed newspaper , London
This viral cartoon captures the essence of US politics with Donald Trump morphed into a explosive rocket, complete with a patriotic USA hat, aggressively targeting a downtrodden Joe Biden as a blue, masked robot vehicle. The satirical missile embodies Trump’s bombastic style, while Biden’s robotic depiction hints at perceptions of frailty or mechanized leadership. Through political humor and cartoon warfare, the image skewers presidential satire, highlighting American rivalry in election humor. Artist Hajjaj’s work blends irreverent wit with insightful commentary on the Trump Biden clash, making it a sharable gem in political cartoon circles.
Witch Trades Broomstick for Drone Over Chafing Complaint
THE MODERN HALLOWEEN WITCH by Bob Englehart, politicalcartoons.com
A cartoon published October 21 2025 depicts a witch soaring on a large drone rather than a broomstick. The figure in black robe and pointed hat speaks of discomfort from the traditional broom. Night sky with moon and clouds sets the Halloween scene. Artist Bob Englehart signed the work with a cagle.com credit. The image updates a classic Halloween image with current technology.
Passengers check-in with Air Canada clairvoyants
PASSENGERS CHECK-IN WITH AIR CANADA CLAIRVOYANTS by Graeme MacKay, politicalcartoons.com
RFK Jr. Antivax Views Fuel Disease Outbreaks and Hospital Profits
Peter Kuper, PoliticalCartoons.com
The cartoon depicts a virus-like figure seated at an office desk surrounded by pathogens, reacting positively to RFK Jr.'s influence on health policy. The caption highlights booming business from disease spread. Published March 6, 2025, it responds to RFK Jr.'s nomination for a top health role and recent measles cases in Texas. The visual ties antivaccine rhetoric to increased illness during flu season.
Wendy's to test surge pricing
WENDY'S TO TEST SURGE PRICING by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
May
15
2023
Mormon Money Gothic
MORMON MONEY GOTHIC by Pat Bagley, politicalcartoons.com
Mar
31
2023
Easter Basket Filled With IOUs Amid Soaring Egg Prices
EASTER EGG IOUS by Gary McCoy, politicalcartoons.com
A young boy stands on a suburban lawn holding an Easter basket filled with IOUs instead of eggs. His speech bubble expresses disappointment in the Easter Bunny. Two adults stand in a doorway reviewing a newspaper headlined EGG PRICES with an upward arrow. The scene reflects the sharp rise in egg prices during spring 2023 driven by avian flu and supply issues.
Feb
17
2023
High egg prices push families toward chocolate alternatives this Easter
PRICE OF EASTER EGGS by Jeff Koterba, politicalcartoons.com
A mother and her son sit at a kitchen counter as the boy eats a chocolate Easter egg for breakfast. The mother explains that chocolate eggs cost less than real eggs right now. The scene is set against the backdrop of rising egg prices heading into Easter 2023. Bird flu outbreaks had reduced supply and driven costs higher across grocery stores. The cartoon captures a common household conversation about finding cheaper options for family meals.
Aug
15
2022
Peaked
Steve Nease, Freelance
May
2
2022
Grads 2022
GRADS 2022 by Dave Granlund, politicalcartoons.com
Feb
3
2022
Omicron Olympics
OMICRON OLYMPICS by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
Shell and climate change
SHELL AND CLIMATE CHANGE by Schot, politicalcartoons.com
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