Alexandra Bowman has announced ( Bluesky –Facebook – X/Twitter – LinkedIn ) that she has signed to have Cagle Cartoons distribute her political cartoons around the nation: Here’s the big news… I’ve signed with Cagle Cartoons, America’s largest editorial cartooning newspaper syndicate. Newspapers nationwide will have the opportunity to select and publish my work. Syndicate […]
There are scores of cartoons questioning who is the president, Donald or Elon, but I particularly like Jeff Stahler (AMS)‘s take because it suggests some sneakiness on Elon’s part, rather than a willing handover by Dear Leader. The way to get Musk out of government is not by direct demands. Trump hates being told what […]
I’m mixing political cartoons with humor today, and starting with a question: Does anybody really care about this issue anymore? Clay Jones isn’t the only left-of-center cartoonist to bring it up, but it’s been a long time since I’ve seen anyone right-of-center whining about the whole “Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays” kerfuffle. I suppose maybe I have […]
I very much disapprove of artificial intelligence, but I also very much disapprove of letting an unelected plutocrat run the US government, and Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Tx), who posted this, gives me hope. It would be nice if there were some Congressional cartoonist who could be recruited for such moments, but if we can’t rustle […]
The National Cartoonists Society (NCS) has issued a notice that they will soon be issuing a Call For Entries for the Divisional (aka Silver) Reuben Awards. From the NCS: In January, the NCS will announce Call For Entries for our annual Divisional Awards. These awards recognize artistic excellence for work that debuted in 2024 across […]
“Many a truth is spoken in jest” and Jim Benton hits on one here. Things seem to be degenerating faster, or at least more blatantly, than expected, but I’m going to provide readers with a few laffs today while we give the editorial cartoonists some time to catch up. Meanwhile, I hope you haven’t already […]
Cartoonists of The New Yorker; Henrik Rehr; Ian Jones’ Bushy Tales; R. J. Matson’s 2024 revue; Scott Adams on drones; Jenny Jinya on Death; Eddie Campbell’s Kate Carew; Warner Brothers’ Looney Tunes; Fleischer Brothers’ Inkwell Imps. On November 21 at the Rizzoli Bookstore on Broadway, At Wit’s End: Cartoonists of The New Yorker received its […]
There is such a thing has having too much good material, and while Pat Bagley was able to squeeze in seven examples of supremely unqualified Trump appointees, cartoonists strain to keep up. Like a magician pulling rabbits from a hat, just when you think there can’t possibly be another in there and that there’s no […]
Jeff Stahler (AMS) ruins all our fun by pointing out the obvious, which is that there are a lot of theories about drones that are downright screwy and that Occam’s razor continues to rule: The simplest explanation is generally correct. One night in the depths of winter, a group of us were on a hilltop […]
London’s Imperial War Museum opened an exhibit examining how political cartoonist around the world. From Smithsonian Magazine’s website: The free exhibition features 24 original cartoons that span Churchill’s entire career in the public eye, from his early days as a politician—the oldest cartoon on display is from 1909—to his two terms as prime minister in […]
Spanish cartoonist Christian Mirra (Cartoon Movement) poses a problem: In English, the Sixth Commandment is normally translated as “Thou shalt not kill,” but he uses the term “murder.” Is it an intentional distinction or a matter of someone for whom English is a second language? When I went to doublecheck which commandment that was, I […]
Today’s first complaint is simple: Either this is a multi-panel caption contest or GoComics didn’t print the black plate in Barney & Clyde (Counterpoint). But I scrounged around and found a different version. When I was doing education work, I ran Short Cuts, a weekly full-page educational cartoon that was sent in two parts for […]
Clay Bennett (CTFP) starts us off today with a cartoon that is problematic on a couple of levels. The main issue is the one he intends, which is that the current fury over health insurance companies is overwhelming the spirit of Christmas. No argument there. But there’s another issue in that “good will toward men” […]
Seems Insanity Streak had a contest I knew nothing about until it was over. My heartfelt thanks to all those who entered the 2024 Caption Contest. It was a lot of fun reading your delightful captions. This year’s contest involving cows in an art gallery contemplating a painting of a steak elicited many varied captions, […]
Time Person of the Year cartoons are piling up, as are social media posts pointing out that Adolph Hitler also made the cut, but I think Dave Granlund hit the combo with this collection of Dubious Heroes. Though he missed this one from 1979. It’s not intended as an honor. It’s supposed to reflect the […]