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Cartoons

Gary Varvel for Mar 09, 2026

Gary Varvel for Mar 09, 2026

    The best political cartoons of the week

    The best political cartoons of the week

      Cartoonists from the left, right and center take on the government shutdown, military fitness and AI.

      The best political cartoons of the week

      The best political cartoons of the week

        Cartoonists from the left, right and center take on Starbucks, the government shutdown, soybean tariffs and more. 

        Gobble up these 14 political cartoons about Thanksgiving

        Gobble up these 14 political cartoons about Thanksgiving

          Political cartoonists from across country draw up something special for the holiday

          The best 38 cartoons about the 2022 midterm elections

          The best 38 cartoons about the 2022 midterm elections

            America's top political cartoonists lampoon the 2022 midterm elections. 

            MENDOTA MARSH: Game Day

            MENDOTA MARSH: Game Day

              Oscar Fox is excited for another season of Badgers football in this week's Mendota Marsh.

              Phil Hands: Teachers must compete with cellphones

              Phil Hands: Teachers must compete with cellphones

              • PHIL HANDS

              A teachers dons a cellphone suit in the latest cartoon from Phil Hands. 

              MENDOTA MARSH: Game Day

              MENDOTA MARSH: Game Day

                Oscar Fox is excited for another season of Badgers football in this week's Mendota Marsh.

                Phil Hands: Teachers must compete with cellphones

                Phil Hands: Teachers must compete with cellphones

                  A teachers dons a cellphone suit in the latest cartoon from Phil Hands. 

                  Phil Hands: Editorial Cartoon archive

                  Phil Hands: Editorial Cartoon archive

                    State Journal cartoonist Phil Hands looks back on some of his favorite editorial cartoons.

                    MENDOTA MARSH: Pajama day

                    MENDOTA MARSH: Pajama day

                      Oscar Fox and Lewis Crane discuss why beloved Madison restaurants are closing in this week's Mendota Marsh.

                      Library goes on trial, in John Deering's latest political cartoon

                      Library goes on trial, in John Deering's latest political cartoon

                        The Mendota Marsh collection

                        The Mendota Marsh collection

                          Get caught up with the Madison-based comic strip from the desk of State Journal cartoonist Phil Hands.

                          The Mendota Marsh collection

                          The Mendota Marsh collection

                            Get caught up with the Madison-based comic strip from the desk of State Journal cartoonist Phil Hands.

                            Editorials

                            Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: What's the point of the State of the Union?

                            Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: What's the point of the State of the Union?

                            The president shall “give to the Congress Information of the State of the Union, and recommend to their Consideration such Measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient.” 

                            Chicago Tribune: Illinois’ youngest victims deserve more than silence

                            Chicago Tribune: Illinois’ youngest victims deserve more than silence

                            A Northwestern analysis found 121 Illinois children under 10 were killed by caregivers from 2015 to 2022 — most of them toddlers. The warning signs demand our attention.

                            Baltimore Sun: War powers and the weight of the Constitution

                            Baltimore Sun: War powers and the weight of the Constitution

                            The gravest power entrusted to any American president is the authority to command the armed forces. 

                            Seattle Times: AG Pam Bondi’s performance proves she’s unfit for the job

                            Seattle Times: AG Pam Bondi’s performance proves she’s unfit for the job

                            "A nation governed by laws can’t afford to have lawlessness in a department that was created to assure justice for all," writes the Seattle Times editorial board.

                            Columnists

                            Rich Miller: In 2026 politics, falsehoods travel faster than facts

                            Rich Miller: In 2026 politics, falsehoods travel faster than facts

                            When fiction becomes campaign strategy, voters lose.

                            Tyranny doesn't end when tyrants are killed | Nolan Finley

                            Tyranny doesn't end when tyrants are killed | Nolan Finley

                            Killing the tyrant doesn’t assure the tyranny will end.

                            Attack on Iran hurts economy, trust, chance for peace | Damian Murphy and Andrew Miller

                            Attack on Iran hurts economy, trust, chance for peace | Damian Murphy and Andrew Miller

                            Few will mourn the demise of Iran’s supreme leader or other senior Iranian security officials who terrorized the Iranian people and destabilized countries across the region.

                            The 'peace president' was right to go to war | Peter Doran

                            The 'peace president' was right to go to war | Peter Doran

                            President Donald Trump entered his second term promising to measure America’s success not only by the battles we win but the ones we end. Operation Epic Fury has become the largest test of that vision. Trump’s critics call it a “war of choice.”

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                            How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                            How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                            Affiliate. Learn how to buy WLFI Token in this step by step guide for beginners. 

                            Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                            Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                            Affiliate. Learn how to create and use a Solana wallet, stake SOL, swap tokens, bridge assets, and stay secure with Best Wallet’s multi-chain features.

                            Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

                            Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

                            Affiliate. Learn what a Web3 wallet is, how to set one up, and how to stay safe while exploring DeFi, NFTs, and new crypto coins with beginner‑friendly apps like Best Wallet.​

                            Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                            Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                            Affiliate. Find out which crypto coins you should watch closely in 2025. 

                            Letters to the Editor

                            Letter: Kudos to Amber May

                            Letter: Kudos to Amber May

                            As a native of Charleston and Eastern alumnus, it’s great to see a young person who cares so much about her community and university! I know Charleston has changed greatly in the last 15 years, as enrollment has also dropped significantly. It is great that the EIU volleyball team has had gre…

                            Letter: Would you interfere with their duties?

                            Letter: Would you interfere with their duties?

                            Would you impede or prevent your garbage man from doing his duty?

                            Letter: Voters should choose their representatives, not the other way around

                            Letter: Voters should choose their representatives, not the other way around

                            In the world of politics, the practice of gerrymandering has come to be seen as sleazy and even unfair. Those who do gerrymandering are drawing district lines to their advantage. They want to assure their future success in future elections. This tactic is described as politicians choosing th…

                            Letter: The Catholic faith goes beyond conservative values

                            Letter: The Catholic faith goes beyond conservative values

                            In the Oct. 17 issue of JG-TC, Rep. Adam Niemerg questioned Pope Leo XIV's response to an award for Sen. Dick Durbin. Pope Leo was making the point that if you are truly pro-life, you cannot only be opposed to abortion but must support all the living. This includes the born as well as the un…

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