Richard and Liz Uihlein, heirs to the Schlitz beer fortune and owners of Uline shipping supplies, have directed millions into right-wing political causes. Their donations back anti-union, anti-tax and deregulation candidates while opposing LGBTQ rights and abortion access. They also promoted relaxed child labor laws and helped fund the January 6, 2021 Capitol rally. The cartoon frames their rising wealth and influence as fueling political division and institutional damage.
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Sep
17
2026
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed legislation refusing cooperation with federal ICE authorities. The measure limits state assistance in immigration enforcement. Critics argue the policy endangers residents by shielding criminal noncitizens from removal. The cartoon frames the signing as written in the blood of murdered Virginians, highlighting perceived consequences for public safety. It takes the position that such non-cooperation prioritizes political posturing over protecting citizens from preventable crime.
Sep
17
2026
Artificial intelligence is increasingly deployed by authoritarian governments to enhance surveillance, spread propaganda and suppress dissent. Leaders in multiple countries have adopted these tools to consolidate power and monitor populations more effectively. The development raises concerns about democratic backsliding and the erosion of individual rights. The cartoon frames this trend through a prehistoric metaphor, suggesting that even primitive rulers gain dangerous advantages from modern technology. It positions the European Union as a central but precarious actor attempting to navigate the resulting instability.
Sep
17
2026
Republicans have advanced proposals to regulate artificial intelligence development and deployment. The moves come amid growing bipartisan interest in oversight of the technology sector. Critics argue the effort masks an attempt to steer innovation along party lines rather than neutral standards. The cartoon portrays the regulatory framework as a direct mechanism of control. It suggests the party in power uses rules to dictate outcomes in a critical industry.
Sep
17
2026
President Trump has escalated trade tensions by targeting tariffs at Canada and the European Union. The moves follow ongoing disputes over trade balances and economic policy. The action risks retaliation and higher costs for American consumers and businesses. The cartoon portrays the tariffs as reckless projectiles launched by an aggressive Trump figure, underscoring the self-inflicted risks and damage to alliances.
Sep
17
2026
Tensions between the Trump administration and longtime allies Canada and the European Union have prompted closer bilateral cooperation between Ottawa and Brussels. The cartoon captures the contrast between American anger and allied warmth. It argues that Trump's confrontational style is pushing partners together and isolating the United States.
Sep
17
2026
On September 17 2026 Canada and the European Union advanced a strengthened trade framework amid ongoing US tariff pressures. The agreement aims to boost economic cooperation and reduce reliance on American markets. President Trump responded with renewed threats of broad tariffs on allied imports. The move risks escalating trade friction across the Atlantic at a time when global supply chains remain fragile. The cartoon portrays the US stance as a primitive and self-defeating outburst that isolates Washington from its closest partners.
Sep
16
2026
The cartoon shows Donald Trump angrily kicking a USPS mailbox, causing mail ballots to scatter, while clutching a sign labeled MAIL BALLOT RULE. The mailbox is labeled SUPREME MAILBOX at the base. Published on September 16, 2026, the image responds to debates over mail voting procedures and potential Supreme Court involvement in election rules. The visual metaphor illustrates opposition to expanded mail ballot access by depicting physical disruption of the postal system. Trump is caricatured with windblown hair and an open-mouthed expression of rage. Scattered ballots on the ground reinforce the theme of discarded votes. The piece uses the familiar USPS eagle logo and blue mailbox design for immediate recognition.
Sep
16
2026
President-elect Trump has selected Kash Patel to lead the FBI, a move that has drawn scrutiny over the nominee's past statements on the bureau and plans for personnel changes. The cartoon portrays the appointment as a threat to the agency's independence, using the J. Edgar Hoover Building as the setting for a direct warning about Patel's influence.
Sep
16
2026
Donald Trump has renewed assertions of widespread voter fraud ahead of upcoming contests. The rhetoric revives familiar challenges to election administration and access rules. Such claims have repeatedly failed to produce evidence in court yet continue to shape public debate and legislative pushes. The cartoon frames the narrative as a deliberate distraction from actual barriers to voting. It positions the fraud talk as cover for renewed restrictions reminiscent of earlier suppression tactics.
Sep
16
2026
The Kennedy Center facade receives new lettering citing Donald J. Trump's 38,000 mentions in Epstein files. The addition follows a painter's declaration that the name now appears on the building. The piece frames the reference as the mechanism granting Trump association with the institution.
Sep
16
2026
Mark Carney, a prominent Canadian figure with central banking experience, has positioned himself at the center of efforts to strengthen economic and diplomatic links between Canada and the European Union. Recent developments in trade negotiations and regulatory alignment have placed renewed focus on these ties, which matter for supply chains, investment flows, and geopolitical stability. The cartoon frames Carney's role as one of active management in this relationship, suggesting both opportunity and the need for careful coordination.
Richard and Liz Uihlein, heirs to the Schlitz fortune and owners of Uline, have donated millions to right-wing candidates and causes. Their support helped organize the January 6 rally and advanced anti-union, anti-tax, and anti-LGBTQ policies. The cartoon portrays their growing influence as corrosive to democratic norms.
Sep
16
2026
A new Supreme Court ruling on mail-in votes has drawn a sharp reaction from President Donald Trump. The decision appears to restrict certain ballot practices ahead of future elections. In the cartoon, the gavel smashes into the presidential podium where Trump stands, sending papers flying. Trump is depicted with an angry expression, leaning forward as the impact occurs. The image uses the visual of the striking gavel to illustrate the direct effect of the ruling on the administration. The cartoon was published on September 16, 2026, by artist Monte Wolverton.
Sep
16
2026
The cartoon shows Donald Trump at the controls of a yellow excavator that has already damaged the U.S. Treasury building. His thought bubble calls for breaking the other Roadless Rule while a sign marks protected forests ahead. The image comments on efforts to open national forests to development by repealing the 2001 Roadless Rule. It links the policy shift to broader questions about federal spending and regulatory priorities. The visual places the Treasury in the path of the machine to suggest fiscal or institutional costs alongside environmental changes.
