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Sep
14
2021
On September 14 2021 a man named Harold lounges in a living room surrounded by pizza boxes and beer cans while holding a smartphone that displays repeated tweet notifications. Two women stand nearby discussing his busy schedule with multiple sports leagues active alongside his self-proclaimed online expertise in politics and infectious diseases. The scene highlights the overlap between sports fandom and the spread of information during the ongoing pandemic period.
Jun
24
2020
The June 2020 cartoon shows a doctor-like figure presenting tongue-in-cheek medical claims that avoiding tests would end disease. The text argues sickness stems from diagnostic procedures themselves and labels hypochondria a fatal condition. A follow-up teaser claims social distancing causes herpes. The piece responds to debates over expanded coronavirus testing during the early pandemic months.
Jul
24
2019
The cartoon shows President Donald Trump holding a sign outlining a plan to cut aid to three million families while directing a mother and her two children holding a food stamps sign to go on a diet. Published in July 2019, the image responds to Trump administration proposals to tighten eligibility and reduce funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The visual highlights the impact on low-income households with children. It uses the diet remark to underscore the perceived disconnect between policy and recipient needs. The drawing captures ongoing debates over welfare spending during that period.
Jan
13
2019
Arcadio Esquivel's 2019 cartoon features a stout figure resembling Nicolás Maduro, dressed in a dark blue suit, white shirt, and red tie, with arms flung wide and hands trembling, set against a solid red background. The man's face shows wide white eyes and a downturned mouth under a thick black mustache, suggesting intense emotion. Tagged with Maduro, Venezuela, Socialismo, Sur América, the piece highlights themes in South American politics. The signature 'Arcadio' and date '1/1/19' appear at the bottom left. This straightforward caricature avoids complex symbolism, sticking to visible elements like the red field and the figure's pose. In the world of political cartoons, such simple setups often pack a punch without needing bells and whistles.
Oct
23
2018
On October 23, 2018, Bob Englehart's cartoon shows two children in ghost and witch costumes at a suburban door on Halloween night. The woman answering holds a bowl of candy yet greets them with a Merry Christmas wish. A fully lit Christmas tree stands inside the open doorway. The scene highlights the overlap of holiday seasons as Halloween bags sit beside the festive interior display.
Sep
27
2018
The cartoon depicts a cluster of male senators in dark suits holding a document marked designated female with Rachel Mitchell's image. One senator states they need a woman to do their job. A group of women in vote shirts on the right side replies by asking how about eleven women. Small text at bottom notes they would be pleasing if they smiled more. The scene references the 2018 Kavanaugh Supreme Court confirmation process and the role assigned to Mitchell during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearings.
