A two-panel cartoon shows a family in USA caps holding phones and signs. The left panel references the US 250th anniversary and a planned revolt against British influence. The right panel labels the modern version as a UK ban on social media for kids, with a warning not to consider it.
At a 2026 university commencement, the speaker at the podium tells seated faculty members in caps and gowns that discussion of their situation is over before turning to the graduates. The scene reflects ongoing budget pressures on colleges and universities after the pandemic, including professor layoffs and loss of tenure.
A massive robot marked AI looms over a 2026 graduation ceremony, swatting at fleeing graduates and tearing their congratulations banner. The scene captures growing public anxiety about artificial intelligence displacing human roles in education and the workforce. Graduates in caps and gowns look up in alarm as the mechanical figure dominates the sky above them.
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.
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.
The cartoon shows a two-panel graduation scene with a speaker at the podium. In the first panel he delivers an optimistic message about the sky's the limit. In the second panel he corrects himself to Skynet's the limit while an AI robot labeled A.I. JOB TAKE OVER looms nearby. Graduates in caps and gowns sit in the foreground. The image uses tags including college, high school, education, AI, artificial intelligence, sky is the limit, and skynet.
The cartoon depicts a graduation setting with an older figure presenting a diploma to one graduate and another graduate holding a small device with mouth open. Multiple mortarboards are visible at the bottom. Text reads WHAT DO YOU MEAN AI JUST TOOK MY JOB?! Artist signature appears in upper left.
The cartoon shows a commencement speaker at a podium under a Class of 2026 banner. Graduates in blue gowns and caps sit in rows. One speech bubble reads the setup about the future given by elders and three words coming to mind. The second bubble states we are toast. Visible elements include microphone, stage, and bottom left signature area with cagle.com/plante.
Image shows man and woman seated on purple couch wearing red caps labeled MAGA. One speech bubble reads about Trump not caring. Another mentions deep state. Television set stands in front. Artist name appears at bottom right. Scene is indoors with simple furniture visible.
Rick McKee's cartoon shows two stern FBI agents in vests and caps, carrying a limp, bearded man who's clearly intoxicated, complete with hiccups and swirling symbols overhead, clutching a bottle marked XXX. The sign above reads 'Kash and Carry,' a clear pun tying into Kash Patel, the figure depicted. This piece tags into FBI, Federal Bureau of Investigation, drunk, alcohol, agents, criminal justice, and domestic policy, poking at the idea of leadership in a haze. The dry humor lands on the absurdity of carrying someone unfit, visually straightforward without hidden layers. Newspapers love this kind of sharp, unambiguous satire that comments on current events without overcomplicating the message.
The image shows two academics in graduation gowns and caps standing close together. One holds a cup and the other a rolled diploma. Speech bubbles read our commencement speaker and they want suppressed viewpoints. A separate figure on the right wears a black shirt labeled ignorance and stands with hand near face. The drawing includes the cagle.com signature in the corner.
The cartoon shows two figures with white beards and red hats labeled parts of 'MAGA,' suspended upside down by chains from their ankles. Heavy black balls hang below, marked 'THE COST OF WAR,' 'GAS,' 'HEALTH CARE, ETC, ETC...' One figure speaks of balls killing him, the other agrees. Tags like MAGA, inflation, cost of living, healthcare, gas prices, Trump frame the visible elements. The drawing style is sketchy, with a dark background suggesting a dungeon. Signatures and a website appear at the bottom.
Utah schools today present multiple subjects. Math features basic multiplication. Science includes lab equipment. Art depicts trees on canvas. Sports show ball handling. American history section displays declaration document held by figure in red attire.
