university antisemitism
May
23
2025
The cartoon depicts the John Harvard statue seated on its pedestal with the figure covering its face as heavy dark scribbles loom overhead like storm clouds. The base clearly reads JOHN HARVARD. The image responds to recent developments including Harvard's lawsuit against Trump administration orders, a judge's ruling on those orders, and ongoing federal scrutiny involving charges of antisemitism on campus and potential impacts on thousands of foreign students. The visual emphasizes the university under pressure without additional figures or text beyond the statue label and website credit.
May
4
2025
The cartoon depicts two college students in a dorm room discussing their choice of school. One states that her top pick is the institution with an endowment large enough to protect her from the government. The scene reflects ongoing tensions between universities and federal authorities over funding, campus policies, and compliance issues at schools such as Harvard and Columbia. Large endowments are portrayed as a buffer against potential cuts or regulatory pressure tied to discrimination concerns and other disputes.
Apr
19
2025
A new political cartoon by Margolis & Cox shows the statue of John Harvard seated with hand to chin, pondering accusations of antisemitism on campus. Two donkey figures, one wearing a pink bow and the other a red Harvard cap, stand at the base holding books. The speech bubble reads: I WONDER WHAT PURITAN JOHN HARVARD WOULD THINK ABOUT THE ACCUSATIONS OF ANTI-SEMITISM ON CAMPUS. The April 2025 cartoon references ongoing debates at Harvard and other universities about campus protests, bias incidents, and responses to events involving Israel and Hamas.
Apr
16
2025
The cartoon shows the John Harvard statue on campus responding to Trump administration pressure with a defiant message. Visitors including a student in Harvard apparel gather around the monument. The scene references ongoing disputes involving federal funding conditions tied to investigations at Harvard and peer institutions like Columbia. The visual highlights tensions between university traditions and external political demands on issues including DEI programs and campus climate.
Apr
13
2025
The cartoon replaces the standard motto on Harvard's shield with the phrase Death to Israel across three books. It responds to ongoing reports of antisemitic incidents and anti-Israel protests at the university in early 2025. The image uses the official crest to underscore accusations of institutional tolerance for extreme rhetoric targeting Israel and Jewish students.
Mar
18
2025
The cartoon portrays a large building labeled American Universities with a clock tower. A figure wearing a swastika armband peeks from behind the tower. The image addresses antisemitism on college campuses. It responds to ongoing controversies at schools including Columbia, Harvard, UCLA and others. The visual suggests antisemitic elements persist within university administrations despite public statements.
Apr
30
2024
The cartoon shows three graduates viewed from behind during what looks like a university commencement. The left figure has curly hair and a mortarboard with Free Palestine in yellow letters. The right figure has short hair and a mortarboard with Stand With Israel in blue letters. The center figure wears a purple stole labeled Universities and has a large thought bubble overhead reading How Did I Get Stuck Sitting In The Middle. The scene uses simple lines and minimal color to highlight the opposing signs on either side.
