On September 11, 2001, editorial cartoonist Christopher Weyant faced a sudden deadline shift after the attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon. Working from Washington, D.C., he checked on family and editors before creating one of the earliest cartoons responding to the events. The piece shows his personal struggle with a blank page that night and the resulting image of the Statue of Liberty standing vigil opposite Ground Zero. The cartoon marks the 25th anniversary by revisiting how the attacks altered the nation and the artist's own sense of purpose.
A newspaper headline reports COVID deaths rose under Anthony Fauci. The former health official reacts by celebrating the prominence of his own name in the story. The piece portrays this response as self-absorbed and detached from the human cost of the pandemic.
Dive into Adam Zyglis's political cartoon where breaking news morphs into a nuclear explosion, symbolizing media sensationalism around the Epstein files and war with Iran. USA missiles and Iran conflict visuals underscore geopolitical tension, while the exploding headlines serve as a sharp journalism critique. This satirical illustration captures the chaos of fake news explosion, reminding us how sensational stories can overshadow substance in today's fast-paced media landscape. With irreverent humor, it questions the ethics of turning tragedies into spectacles, blending satire with insightful commentary on news consumption.
A figure representing CBS News appears with a prominent black eye while clutching a notebook labeled immigration coverage. A starburst highlights a spiked 60 Minutes prison report. The scene ties the network's visible injury to decisions around an El Salvador prison story.
CBS News faces a lawsuit and considers settlement. A Visine truck appears outside the network headquarters. The image uses the eye drops brand to highlight the network's focus on the legal matter.
Bruce Plante's September 9, 2024 cartoon shows a news anchor pinned beneath the words Breaking News, one letter cracked. The bottom text reveals the story finished hours earlier yet continues on loop. The image critiques 24-hour cable outlets that retain the urgent banner for dramatic effect long after events conclude.
Gary McCoy's cartoon captures a quintessential Memorial Day scene with a patriotic bald eagle, American flag in beak, swooping down on a family barbeque to grab bratwurst from the grill. The father, holding a fork, looks annoyed while the son points excitedly, embodying celebration and American spirit. Tags like patriotic, bald eagle, barbeque, family, and bratwurst highlight the lighthearted take on holiday traditions. The backyard setting with a white fence and green grass adds to the idyllic, humorous portrayal of Memorial Day festivities, blending national symbols with everyday fun in a way that's relatable and shareable.
A worm emerging from an apple comments on RFK Jr. appeal as a job creator despite reluctance to vote for the candidate. The scene references recent reports of a brain parasite affecting the independent presidential contender during the 2024 election cycle.
