A federal court ruling on Louisiana redistricting has reduced black congressional representation across southern states. The decision follows ongoing litigation over district maps and voting access. It matters because it alters the number of majority-minority seats available in Congress. The piece argues the ruling delivers a decisive setback to those representation gains.
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Jul
2
2026
A four-panel illustration titled Big Wide Open Spaces places Death Valley, Utah Salt Flats, and the Grand Canyon next to the Great American State Fair. Each panel shows wide horizons in the natural settings while the fair panel includes a Ferris wheel, entrance gate, and tents. The comparison highlights scale differences between remote landscapes and a populated event ground. The piece appeared online on July 2, 2026.
On the 250th anniversary of American independence, a Revolutionary War drummer expresses pride in continued civil discourse even as the Republican elephant and Democratic donkey grapple violently on the ground nearby.
Jun
18
2026
On June 18 2026 President Trump appears beside a map of the United States rendered as a stagnant green algae pond filled with debris and ripples. The figure casts a line into the water while a speech bubble states he turned the American flag blue. The scene responds to ongoing debates over environmental conditions and policy outcomes during his term.
Apr
28
2026
Michael de Adder's cartoon captures a handshake between King Charles and President Trump, set against American and implied British flags in a White House-like scene. The title 'KING MEETS PRESIDENT' tops the image, with Charles saying, 'Yet I'm the one defending democracy.' Tags like UK, United Kingdom, States, America, White House, Visit, State underscore the diplomatic theme. This satire touches on trade, tariffs, and economy without overreaching into unseen motives. The dry humor lies in the visual irony of two leaders in suits, one royal and one presidential, amid formal backdrops. Artistic style uses crosshatching for depth, keeping focus on the central exchange.
Dec
22
2025
The illustration depicts Donald Trump with an exaggerated head and a single large eye, styled after the Big Brother figure from George Orwell's 1984. Bold text at the bottom declares Big Brother is watching CBS. The December 2025 piece appears amid ongoing tensions between the president-elect and major media outlets including CBS News and its 60 Minutes program.
Feb
26
2025
The cartoon displays three altered government posters under the heading Updated Government Posters. The left panel shows the familiar see something say something message above a note that no one remains to answer calls. The center panel depicts Smokey Bear gripping a chainsaw with text stating only you can prevent forest fires and literally we let everyone else go. The right panel shows Uncle Sam pointing forward while instructing viewers to submit lists of five accomplishments or face termination. These images respond to the February 2025 DOGE initiative led by Elon Musk and the Trump administration that directed agencies including the FBI, CDC, FDA, National Park Service, and USAID to reduce staff and submit productivity reports.
Nov
18
2020
Donald Trump stands in a blue suit and red tie holding a rolled document while extending his right arm toward Lindsey Graham. Graham appears in a dark suit with a turkey tail and a medal labeled Senator Graham. Text above states the pardon covers failure to pressure the Georgia secretary of state on ballots and Joe Biden election results. The setting includes columns and a hedge at the White House.
Oct
30
2019
May
1
2019
Arend van Dam's cartoon shows Maduro and military riding a starving 'Venezuela' figure on all fours, leash in hand, highlighting oppression and hunger in South America amid opposition from Guaidó and Lopez.
