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Aliens explain UFO sightings as quest for Knicks and World Cup tickets
TAKE ME TO YOUR TICKETS by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
A cartoon published June 8 2026 shows three small aliens on a suburban lawn at night. One points toward a glowing house while a speech bubble urges focus on Knicks or World Cup tickets instead of their leader. A domed UFO rests on the grass nearby. The top banner states the secret to UFO sightings is finally revealed. The scene ties high demand for major sports events to unexplained aerial phenomena.
Graham Platner Covers his Problems
GRAHAM PLATNER COVERS HIS PROBLEMS by Gary McCoy, politicalcartoons.com
Supreme Court Frieze Now Reads Whatever Republicans Want
THE SUPREMELY POLITICAL COURT by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon depicts the U.S. Supreme Court building with its famous frieze inscription altered from Equal Justice Under Law to Or Whatever the Republicans Want Us to Do. This visual responds to recent rulings including the Alabama voting map decision that permitted GOP-drawn districts accused of diluting Black voter power. The image critiques the court's use of the shadow docket and perceived ideological alignment with Republican priorities on voting rights and gerrymandering.
May
31
2026
Micro Gerrymandering
MICRO GERRYMANDERING by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
May
31
2026
AI Evolution
AI EVOLUTION by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
May
28
2026
Breaking News Anxiety
BREAKING NEWS ANXIETY by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
Utah Governor Declares Drought Emergency Weeks After Boosting Data Center Water Use
Jonathan Brown, PoliticalCartoons.com
The cartoon by Jonathan Brown depicts Utah Gov. Cox declaring a state of emergency over extreme drought conditions. In a panel set a few weeks earlier, the governor is shown directing a fire hose of water into the Stratos Data Center while urging to crank it up to keep China from winning the tech race. The split-panel format highlights the contrast between the water-intensive data center project and the subsequent drought response. The image uses a desert backdrop with a swirling water vortex to emphasize resource strain. Publication occurred on May 26, 2026.
Graduates Cut Loose on Stage as Ceremony Unravels
MAIN CHARACTER SYNDROME AT GRADUATION by Gary McCoy, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon shows two graduates in blue caps and gowns dancing energetically on a stage during what appears to be a graduation ceremony. One waves a diploma overhead while the other kicks a leg high. Three seated graduates in the background display open-mouthed expressions. A man at a podium with a microphone stands to the right. Speech bubbles contain the lines Good Lord what have we done and Let it go. They are society's problem now. The background is a plain purple curtain and gray stage floor.
May
25
2026
Democrats Autopsy
DEMOCRATS AUTOPSY by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
May
25
2026
Graduation Speaker Delivers Apology from Podium
GRADUATION APOLOGIES by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
The image shows a graduation stage with red curtains and a speaker at the podium delivering an apology text to graduates whose caps are seen in the front rows. The scene includes a university seal on the podium and a signature in the upper right.
May
25
2026
Trump's New Monument
TRUMP'S NEW MONUMENT by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
May
25
2026
Elephant Pushes Trump Boulder Up Hill in Weyant Drawing
GOP HOLDING IT UP by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
The image shows a gray elephant figure on a brown textured slope beneath a large black sphere marked with orange letters. A speech bubble contains multiple lines of text. The scene includes a hill surface and white background area with visible drawing lines. Tags include gop elephant trump boulder hill november speech.
Roberts Court Elephant Tramples Voting Rights Act
PRO-TRUMP SUPREME COURT MAJORITY by John Cole, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon depicts the Roberts Court as a Republican elephant trampling the Voting Rights Act ahead of the 2026 elections. Multiple justices ride atop the animal as it carries a GOP 2026 flag.
Trump endorsement leaves Paxton buried under scandal baggage in Texas runoff
Paul Duginski, CagleCartoons.com
The cartoon depicts a man resembling Sen. John Cornyn calling out to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is buried beneath a mountain of suitcases marked with scandals, impeachments and legal issues. The speech bubble delivers Trump's endorsement directly into the pile. The image responds to the May 2026 Texas Senate primary runoff where former President Donald Trump backed Paxton against Cornyn. Paxton's history includes impeachment by the Texas House and multiple indictments. The visual emphasizes how the endorsement arrives amid ongoing controversies surrounding the candidate.
May
15
2026
Redistricting Lines
REDISTRICTING LINES by Adam Zyglis, politicalcartoons.com
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