News Cartoons

Good Advice?

A U.S. soldier reads from Sun Tzu’s famous sixth-century B.C. book The Art of War amid rocks graffitied with the names of those who have tried—and mostly failed—to conquer Afghanistan. What point might the cartoonist be trying to make?

Swine Flu Freak-Out?

You don't need to wear a special suit to stay free of swine flu. The best way to stay healthy is to wash your hands and to cover your coughs with your sleeve. If you do get sick. stay home and keep your germs to yourself!

Incoming!

In this cartoon, U.S. President Barack Obama has his hands full—of chain saws! How will the swine flu fit into the act? What point do you think the cartoonist is trying to make about the president's first 100 days in office?

Reaching Out?

In this cartoon, the United States extends its hand to Cuba. How does the cartoonist depict Cuba? Why do you think he chose to represent Cuba as an imprisoned nation?

Blindsided?

Don't look now! Just as the United States and Iran appear to be making diplomatic headway, North Korea turns up the heat. What might the cartoonist be trying to say about North Korea? about the United States?

A Bone to Pick?

Will General Motors go the way of the dinosaurs? This cartoonist seems to think so. What do you think will happen to the U.S. auto industry? Explain your answer.

Dad in the Doghouse?

In this cartoon, President Barack Obama faces some tough critics for suggesting that U.S. kids need more time in school. Do you agree with the cartoon's Malia and Sasha?

Tsunami Alert?

Surf's up, but the economy is down. What point might the cartoonist be trying to make about options for riding out the economic storm? 

Ready for Takeoff?

U.S. President Barack Obama will send an additional 17,000 U.S. troops to Afghanistan. What point might the cartoonist be trying to make about the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan?

Green Machines?

NASCAR is revved up about its new "green initiatives," designed to help lessen the environmental impact of the sport. How charged up are the fans in this cartoon? What point might the cartoonist be trying to make?