unfinished work

America at 250 Still a Work in Progress
AMERICAS 250TH BIRTHDAY by Bob Englehart, politicalcartoons.com
Bob Englehart's June 2026 cartoon marks America's 250th anniversary with a large stylized 250 in patriotic colors under the word AMERICA. A banner across the bottom reads STILL A WORK IN PROGRESS. The image ties directly to the upcoming semiquincentennial on July 4 2026 and offers a simple visual statement about the nation's continuing evolution.
Apr
5
2023
Easter Bunny Patches Fractured Globe in Seasonal Metaphor
Marian Kamensky, Austria
On April 5 2023 artist Marian Kamensky depicted the Easter bunny seated on grass and sewing fabric patches onto a globe shaped like an Easter egg. Multiple continents already bear stitched repairs in red brown orange and other hues. Extra thread spools and fabric squares rest on the ground beside the busy rabbit. The image appeared near Easter 2023 and used the holiday figure to represent ongoing attempts to mend worldwide divisions.
Congress August recess
CONGRESS AUGUST RECESS by Dave Granlund, politicalcartoons.com
Aug
2
2013
Congress recess
CONGRESS RECESS by Dave Granlund, politicalcartoons.com
Congress on vacation
CONGRESS ON VACATION by Dave Granlund, politicalcartoons.com
Jan
13
2011
MLK unfinished work
MLK UNFINISHED WORK by Dave Granlund, politicalcartoons.com
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