The long-standing adage that only death and taxes are certain receives fresh treatment in a cartoon depicting an IRS outpost operating in hell. No specific policy change or ruling prompted the piece, which instead plays on the enduring public frustration with tax collection as an inescapable force. The editorial stance pokes at bureaucratic persistence, suggesting the tax man follows citizens beyond the grave with the same relentless efficiency seen in life.
U.S. tariffs imposed on Canadian steel in 2025 triggered sharp declines in the domestic industry by 2026. The federal government responded with a $100 million shipping rebate. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre continued to focus attacks on the Liberal government rather than the trade shock. The cartoon argues this stance amounts to a repeated distraction from the core economic damage.
Global leaders continue to dismiss repeated scientific warnings about accelerating climate impacts even as extreme weather events intensify worldwide. The ongoing failure to curb emissions and adopt binding reductions leaves future generations exposed to rising temperatures, sea levels, and resource conflicts. The editorial argues that such willful disregard of clear danger signs amounts to reckless endangerment of the planet itself.
A cartoon published July 13, 2026, depicts a person trapped in a shrinking puddle on cracked pavement, waving a white flag in surrender beneath a sun labeled Heat Wave. The scene captures the overwhelming impact of extreme summer temperatures, with the figure partially submerged and surrounded by discarded flip flops. The image highlights the physical toll of prolonged heat, showing steam and distress as the sun dominates the sky. This visual responds to ongoing heat wave conditions affecting many regions during mid-July.
A political cartoon depicts Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau being shown a red card by a referee during a soccer match. The Canadian economy appears as an injured player on the ground receiving attention from medical staff. Trudeau wears a jersey labeled TRUDEAU ERA while fleeing the scene. The referee holds up a red card marked with an L. A speech bubble states HE'S NOT FAKING. The image responds to ongoing economic challenges facing Canada in mid 2026.
The cartoon shows Donald Trump rendered as a submarine firing torpedoes while underwater. Speech bubbles reference ending TPS protections for Haiti and Syria. A second figure responds with Aye Aye, Dr. Evil. The image responds to a June 2026 Supreme Court decision allowing the Trump administration to terminate temporary protected status for nationals of Haiti and Syria.
On June 29, 2026, a cartoon depicts two castaways on a tiny desert island with a single palm tree. One man in a speech bubble declares he has no interest in rescue because the location spares him daily mentions of Trump. The image captures widespread public exhaustion with political coverage centered on the former president during a period of intense media focus.
The image shows a crowned Statue of Liberty figure standing in water while holding a sign announcing a Supreme Court ruling that denies temporary protected status to Haitians and Syrians. The pedestal inscription is altered from the traditional poem. A boat carrying people approaches the shore against a city skyline. The date of publication is June 28 2026.
A crowned Statue of Liberty figure stands in water holding a sign citing a Supreme Court decision that denies temporary protected status to Haitians and Syrians. The pedestal inscription is altered to read give me your tired your poor your huddled masses yearning to breathe free. A small boat carrying people approaches from the right amid a city skyline.
On June 27, 2026, a political cartoon depicts a crowned Statue of Liberty figure holding a sign announcing the Supreme Court decision denying temporary protected status to Haitians and Syrians. The pedestal inscription is altered to read an incomplete version of the traditional welcome. A boat carrying figures approaches in the background near city buildings.
A political cartoon from June 27, 2026, shows a figure representing Haitians as a voodoo doll pierced by a pin labeled SCOTUS TPS Ruling. The image responds to a Supreme Court decision affecting temporary protected status for Haitian nationals. The title references Trump voodoo, suggesting administration pressure on the court outcome. The drawing uses the doll metaphor to illustrate harm to the community from the ruling on immigration protections.
A cartoon shows two children seated beside road closure and detour signs tied to a FIFA event. One child asks what the acronym stands for while the other relays a frustrated, censored remark from a parent about finding alternate routes.
Joe Heller's June 26, 2026 cartoon depicts a large remote control as the ultimate Father's Day gift. Buttons on the device assign household chores to family members including kids mowing the lawn, taking out garbage, walking the dog, and fixing a leaky faucet. Additional buttons and speech bubbles extend offers of cold drinks, restaurant visits, couch relaxation, back rubs, naps, and fishing permission. A disclaimer notes that batteries last only one day. The image presents a humorous take on domestic tasks and leisure for fathers.
Dave Whamond's cartoon features two soldiers positioned on a large infinity symbol, one announcing victory in the Iran war while the other insists on attacking again, highlighting the perpetual nature of conflict. The title 'Infinity War' parodies endless warfare, with the loop representing cycles of victory and renewed aggression. Tags like iran war cartoon, infinity symbol war, endless conflict satire, military parody, perpetual war illustration, and satirical soldiers emphasize the dry humor in depicting how wars in regions like Iran seem to restart indefinitely, a common theme in political cartoons that resonates with ongoing global tensions.
The image responds to China's November 2025 decision to suspend imports of Japanese seafood. Xi Jinping appears in a small boat beneath the Chinese flag, attempting to hook fish bearing Japan's rising sun emblem. The fish bear question marks and a dangling sign reads temporary out of service. The scene illustrates the trade friction between Beijing and Tokyo over marine products. Publication occurred on November 20, 2025.
