The long-standing adage that only death and taxes are certain receives fresh treatment in a cartoon depicting an IRS outpost operating in hell. No specific policy change or ruling prompted the piece, which instead plays on the enduring public frustration with tax collection as an inescapable force. The editorial stance pokes at bureaucratic persistence, suggesting the tax man follows citizens beyond the grave with the same relentless efficiency seen in life.
The cartoon depicts a dense crowd of Americans standing on a map of the United States, partially obscured by a large dark shadow cast by surveillance cameras mounted on poles. The words 'Surveillance State' appear prominently in green lettering across the scene, while a sign in the upper right reads 'CASTING A 25 YEAR-LONG SHADOW.' The image comments on the lasting effects of expanded government surveillance programs that began after the September 11 attacks, now spanning a quarter century. It illustrates how these measures continue to influence daily life and public spaces in 2026.
The image presents Lindsey Graham in an obituary format dated 2026. It lists his birth and death years alongside a quote labeling him a consistent supporter of military engagements. The composition places the figure on the right with text blocks on the left. Publication occurred on July 12 2026. The visual focuses on his senate role and foreign policy positions active in prior years.
Zapiro created this tribute illustration of Abdullah Ibrahim following the South African jazz pianist's death in 2026. The drawing shows Ibrahim at the keyboard with titles of his well-known works arrayed around him, including Mannenberg, District Six, Soweto Is Where It's At, African Suite, and others drawn from his discography spanning decades of performances rooted in Cape Town and broader African musical traditions.
Marco De Angelis draws a sharp symbolic scene where a figure draped in the European Union flag clings to a bucking oil barrel marked OIL, legs kicking like a furious bull, smoke puffing from its nostrils. The rodeo metaphor nails the wild ride of economy and prices amid war in places like Hormuz. Europe looks desperate, one hand waving, mouth open in shock, as the oil tank rears up. It\'s a straightforward jab at how USA policies and global tensions turn energy into a beast no one can tame. Tags like symbolic, European, oil, tank, war, and economy drive the point home without fluff.
Dave Whamond draws a scene where a man views a laptop displaying Trump-ordered release of classified files on aliens and UFOs, all heavily redacted with black bars. The headline announces the declassification, but the images reveal nothing, from blurred landscapes to censored figures. The man sighs, saying it doesn't surprise him, highlighting themes of distractions and conspiracies. Tags like classified information, extraterrestrial life, UAP, flying saucers, CIA archives, and evidence of ET underscore the satire on empty revelations. The cartoon captures skepticism toward political maneuvers involving secret files.
Rick McKee's cartoon captures a domestic scene where a young girl excitedly lists her Valentines from Billy, Tommy, and a rich old man whose name the DOJ conceals, tying into tags like Epstein, Trump, Bondi, DOJ, Kash Patel, FBI. The image, set in a kitchen with cards and a pink bag labeled 'Sue's Valen Times,' uses humor to poke at ongoing scandals in criminal justice and domestic policy. Hearts and exclamations add a light touch to the heavy undertones of secrecy in GOP and Republicans circles, even touching on stocks and economy implications. This piece blends holiday cheer with pointed satire on hidden truths.
Dave Whamond's cartoon captures the irony of Trump alcohol tariffs, where a 200 percent tariff on European wine and alcohol threatens to escalate trade wars with the EU. Amid bad economic news like rising prices and stock market plunge, a weary viewer laments needing a drink, underscoring how such policies drive us to drink. Investors shaken by potential inflation and retaliatory tariffs on US whiskey and bourbon face higher costs for alcoholic beverages. The image highlights consumer burdens in this economy, blending humor with critique of trade escalation.
