May
20
2026
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.
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Apr
20
2026
Marian Kamensky\'s cartoon captures Trump with a halo, striding across the sea in robes and flip-flops toward signs pointing to Pakistan and USA, evoking peace talks amid Hormuz strife. The satire turns sharp as Trump, embodying fascism and MAGA terror, plunges into the waves, desperately swimming while his flip-flop floats away and the signpost topples. This two-panel setup underscores the hubris of political figures tackling international relations, blending humor with critique of overreaching ambitions in U.S.-Pakistan dynamics. The artwork\'s clean lines and exaggerated expressions amplify the dry wit, making it a pointed commentary on failed diplomacy and self-proclaimed savior complexes in global politics.
Joep Bertrams captures the Strait of Hormuz tensions with a caricature of Donald Trump sinking in concrete shoes marked blockade, bubbles rising from his open mouth as a fish in a black hat nibbles his red tie. The underwater setting features a cracked wall labeled Hormuz, emphasizing the sunk metaphor for diplomatic failures. Tags like Iran, concrete shoes, and fish highlight the satirical take on US-Iran relations, with the caption State of Affairs underscoring the dire situation. This cartoon from 2026 blends humor and commentary on potential blockades, showing Trump in a blue suit against a murky seabed.
Oct
3
2024
The cartoon depicts a wire hanger against a plain background with a caption noting the election coming down to the wire. Published October 3, 2024, the image responds to ongoing state-level abortion referendums and restrictions following the Dobbs decision that overturned Roe v. Wade. It highlights concerns about limited hospital care for miscarriages and women traveling out of state for procedures. The visual draws on the hanger as a historical emblem of unsafe abortions. The piece arrives weeks before the presidential contest between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, where reproductive rights remain a key voter issue in multiple states.
