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Jefferson Recites Liberty Quote Atop British Redcoat
Margolis/Cox, PoliticalCartoons.com
The cartoon depicts Thomas Jefferson standing on the shoulder of a British redcoat soldier while holding a document and reciting his quote on liberty as the parent of science and virtue. The redcoat wears a black tricorn hat with a Union Jack emblem. Jefferson appears in period blue coat and breeches. The quote box attributes the words directly to Jefferson. The image includes artist credits and website references at the bottom. Publication occurred on July 1, 2026.
In this political cartoon, a child laments earthly nightmares overshadowing moon dreams, highlighting youth anxiety amid global chaos.
TRYING TO DREAM ABOUT THE MOON by Jeff Koterba, politicalcartoons.com
This poignant political cartoon depicts a child in bed, gazing toward a window framing a massive orange moon against a starry night sky, while confiding in a seated adult figure. The child's speech bubble reads: 'How Can I Dream About The Moon When There Are So Many Nightmares On Earth?' A bedside lamp with a star design illuminates the scene. Through this setup, the artwork satirizes how youth anxiety from global issues—like wars, climate woes, and social upheavals—stifles big dreams and aspirations. It's a clever commentary on how earthly nightmares eclipse celestial hopes, blending humor with insight into modern parenthood and childhood innocence lost. Tags: political cartoon, child nightmares, moon dreams, earth troubles, satirical illustration, youth anxiety, global chaos.
Trump as Young Washington Blames Biden for Cherry Tree
Peter Kuper, PoliticalCartoons.com
The cartoon reworks the George Washington cherry tree legend with a blonde child resembling Donald Trump holding an axe and declaring Biden responsible for the cut tree. An adult figure in 18th century attire looks on while a horse stands in the background. The scene references ongoing political blame games and recent cabinet tensions involving figures such as Kristi Noem and Pete Hegseth amid rising oil prices and foreign policy friction in the Strait of Hormuz.
Jan
29
2026
Walter Cronkite Spins in Grave Over CBS News Changes
CBS SHAKE UP by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon depicts Walter Cronkite's gravestone with two observers noting his reaction to developments at CBS News. Footprints labeled spin trail away from the scene, highlighting ongoing media dynamics at the network in late January 2026.
SILENT NIGHT, HOLY NIGHT
Marian Kamensky, Austria
Corporations 'Greenhushing' Under-Reporting
Peter Kuper, PoliticalCartoons.com
Weak response of the Democrats
WEAK RESPONSE OF THE DEMOCRATS by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
The Drone Mystery continues
THE DRONE MYSTERY CONTINUES by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
Biden Sleeps During Drone Mystery
Dick Wright, PoliticalCartoons.com
Jul
9
2024
Epstein Bombshells
EPSTEIN BOMBSHELLS by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
May
8
2024
University Graduation 2024 Speaker Faces Empty Seats
GRADUATION 2024 by Bob Englehart, politicalcartoons.com
The image depicts a university graduation scene with a speaker in cap and gown at a wooden podium under a spotlight against a dark background. Rows of empty purple chairs occupy the lower half. The speech bubble reads YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT. Title UNIVERSITY GRADUATION 2024 appears at top with artist signature at bottom right.
May
8
2024
Stormy testimony
STORMY TESTIMONY by Paresh Nath, politicalcartoons.com
Dec
24
2023
Silent Night
Marian Kamensky, Austria
Nov
20
2023
GOP Silent
GOP SILENT by Ed Wexler, politicalcartoons.com
Jun
12
2023
Dear John Letter
DEAR JOHN LETTER by Rivers, politicalcartoons.com
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