seniors
Jul
1
2025
The cartoon depicts a Republican elephant disconnecting an elderly woman from hospital life support while holding a roll labeled Big Ugly Bill. The scene responds to ongoing 2025 debates over Republican-backed legislation affecting Medicaid funding and healthcare access for seniors. The elephant offers an apology as the monitor shows erratic readings.
Mar
25
2025
The cartoon depicts a massive DOGE figure wielding chainsaws while two seniors labeled Social and Security express concern on a sidewalk. Text on the wall recites an updated version of the 'First they came' poem listing USAID, FBI, NOAA, FEMA and the Department of Education. The seniors reply that a nice man promised to care for them. The image responds to 2025 efforts by the Department of Government Efficiency to reduce federal agencies and spending.
Mar
22
2025
The cartoon shows a damaged vehicle marked Trump-Musk slamming into the right pillar of a structure topped by a Social Security sign. The vehicle resembles a futuristic truck and emits smoke after impact. Classical columns frame the scene on both sides. The image responds to ongoing discussions about potential changes to Social Security under the current administration involving figures like Trump and Musk. The visual emphasizes damage to the established system through the crash metaphor.
Sep
20
2024
Florida Senator Rick Scott appears in an image responding to questions about his Rescue America plan. The scene shows the senator with an extended nose while speaking from a podium. Text in the speech bubble states the plan will not sunset Social Security or Medicare for seniors, though the final word is altered mid-sentence. The image references the 11-point proposal and includes a Senate name tag. Publication occurred on September 20, 2024, during the election cycle. The visual highlights public discussion around entitlement programs and policy details.
May
19
2024
