Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continues promoting Make America Healthy Again initiatives tied to his anti-vaccine positions in mid-2026. The approach draws criticism for linking public health measures to eugenics concerns and undermining scientific consensus. The editorial takes the position that such rhetoric risks real harm by eroding trust in established medical guidance.
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A political cartoon depicts a couple leaving a grocery store after learning they cannot continue buying food on credit. Signs inside show sharply higher prices for butter at $6.59 per pound, cheddar cheese at $8.89 per pound and sirloin steak at $15 per pound. A banner overhead reads The Toll of War (and Tariffs). The scene illustrates how ongoing conflict and trade barriers have driven up everyday food costs leaving households to rely on credit that is no longer sustainable.
Jul
21
2026
China and Russia continue deepening economic cooperation amid Western sanctions on Moscow. Xi Jinping's government provides critical markets and technology to Russia while extracting favorable terms. The cartoon underscores the unequal power dynamic in their partnership.
Jul
11
2026
A Democratic donkey on a Boston pier holds a fork beside a massive oyster shell labeled allegations that has engulfed a bearded man wearing a Platner for Senate shirt. The scene references the candidate's Senate bid being blocked by recent allegations, with the donkey remarking that something smelled fishy all along. The cartoon uses the oyster bar pun and pier setting to highlight the scandal's impact on the 2026 race.
Jul
11
2026
A television displays a wedding party photo with multiple guests marked out by large X's. Two children stand in front of the screen. The girl with the ponytail explains that her father removed family members from the wedding party after discovering they do not vote the same way he does. The scene highlights how political disagreements can fracture family events and relationships.
Jul
11
2026
The July 2026 image depicts Donald Trump with a thought bubble containing Barack Obama, accompanied by the caption Obama lives rent-free inside his head. The bottom text labels the scene Trump Housing Affordability Plan. The visual ties the former president's presence to the current housing policy discussion.
A large vessel labeled Peace Deal lists sharply as a white-haired figure tumbles from its deck into shark-infested waters. The image, dated July 9 2026, shows the person upside down with limbs flailing and a small object falling nearby. Fins break the surface directly beneath the trajectory. The composition emphasizes the abrupt separation from the ship and the immediate threat below. No other text or figures appear on deck.
Jul
8
2026
A July 2026 cartoon by Dick Wright depicts the Democrat Party's big tent claim through an inset donkey figure. The main character, also a donkey in a suit, gestures amid a cloud of labels naming groups such as communists, antisemites, Nazis, rapists, Antifa, racists, and election cheaters. The image critiques the party's inclusivity rhetoric by associating it with these categories. Publication occurs amid ongoing partisan debates over party platforms and voter bases.
A political cartoon dated July 4, 2026, previews a Supreme Court decision on birthright citizenship. The image shows the figure of Uncle Sam slumped dead on a living room couch with a gunshot wound to the head and blood on the wall. A television in the foreground carries a news teaser about the ruling and its implications for America's future. Scattered items include a handgun, remote control, and top hat on the floor. The cartoon uses stark lighting and a speech bubble to frame the scene as an imminent broadcast segment.
An elephant representing Republicans conducts a tour of attractions labeled Democratic Socialists on July 1 2026. Three signs advertise health care for all, taxes paid by the rich and housing that average people can afford. A young visitor in a cap asks where the house of horrors is that was promised. The scene uses the classic elephant symbol to frame policy offerings as ordinary exhibits rather than frightening outcomes.
Jun
29
2026
A horse figure wearing an Alberta flag blanket and a top hat marked with a maple leaf walks forward on June 29 2026. One speech bubble reads HAPPY CANADA DAY while the second reads LET ALBERTA DECIDE. The figure holds a red maple leaf in its mouth. The image marks Canada Day with a visual reference to Alberta identity and a statement on provincial decision making.
Jun
25
2026
A two-panel scene shows a MAGA supporter in a red shirt stating belief in a Trump claim about vandalism, followed by an admission of constant acceptance despite a companion's skepticism about suspending disbelief.
Jun
25
2026
A voter at a registration desk presents identification while asking if there is an issue. The Republican elephant official responds that the problem stems from the man no longer identifying as a Trump supporter. The scene centers on a large sign requiring voter ID. This cartoon from June 2026 addresses ongoing debates over identification rules at polling places and shifting political affiliations ahead of elections.
Jun
22
2026
A public figure secures personal safety equipment and extraction amid widespread hardship affecting many others. The situation highlights ongoing tensions around leadership accountability and resource allocation during collective crises. The piece presents the argument that those in positions of authority often prioritize their own escape over collective support.
Jun
22
2026
The Mona Lisa receives an eye-popping valuation of seven trillion euros in a museum setting. The figure in the image conveys immediate disbelief at the figure. The piece highlights ongoing debates over astronomical art market prices for cultural treasures.
