U.S. military recruitment efforts have begun highlighting opportunities to serve in Iran, prompting public questions about potential escalation. The move comes amid ongoing regional tensions and draws direct comparisons to the Vietnam War era. Observers worry the campaign signals a shift toward deeper U.S. military commitments overseas. The editorial takes the position that such recruitment tactics risk repeating past mistakes by underestimating public resistance to prolonged conflicts.
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May
28
2026
A cartoon depicts a World Cup soccer player in a red jersey arriving at a U.S. border checkpoint. A customs officer asks if he has anything to declare. An anthropomorphic Ebola virus character nearby urges hand washing. The FIFA logo appears on a barrier. Text welcomes visitors to America in Spanish. The scene highlights health screening during international sports travel.
Apr
26
2026
Jeff Koterba draws Trump in tuxedo, fist raised high, gripping a flagpole with a red banner proclaiming 'Build the Ballroom.' Surrounded by figures in formal wear, the scene captures a moment in a Washington ballroom, tagging into press and journalism themes. The cartoon nods to an assassination attempt in Butler, with secret service elements visible. Trump's caricature dominates, his expression set as agents cluster around. This piece fits into White House Correspondents' Dinner aftermath, blending fist symbolism with ballroom absurdity. Tags like flag and tuxedo underscore the satirical take on political resilience.
Nov
20
2025
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.
