Politics
Political Cartoons: The Latest Editorial Cartoons From The TCA
By CM Chaney · March 13, 2025
Bull / Bear
About Walt Handelsman - A two-time liberal Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist and animator for the New Orleans Advocate, Handelsman's wry sense of humor and clear-cut commentary help readers grasp the issues before they fall to the ground laughing. Tribune Content Agency
Wishing Well
About Phil Hands - Phil Hands is the editorial cartoonist for the Wisconsin State Journal in Madison, Wis. He is the only cartoonist on the staff of a newspaper in Wisconsin. Phil is a fierce political moderate whose cartoons attack the extremists on both the left and the right. He learned long ago that no political party has a monopoly on bad ideas. Tribune Content Agency
Driving Prices Down
About Nick Anderson - Pulitzer Prize winner Nick Anderson is an independent-minded liberal who covers politics and contemporary cultural issues in a way that connects with readers. His loose, idiosyncratic style carries with it an unconventional message with appeal. Tribune Content Agency
A Little Dramatic
About Joey Weatherford: Joey Weatherford has been contributing editorial cartoons to the Greenville Herald Banner since 2001. Although he leans slightly conservative, his cartoons are whimsical and often blend pop culture references and classic cartoon characters. Tribune Content Agency
Transitory
About Bill Bramhall - Bill Bramhall was born in 1950, graduated from Northwestern University in 1973, and has been the staff editorial cartoonist for the New York Daily News since 2005. Previously, he was the staff cartoonist for the Los Angeles Herald Examiner. His cartoons and illustrations have appeared in a wide variety of publications. Tribune Content Agency
You Lose
About Scott Stantis - Whether skewering warring politicians, bemoaning hapless sports teams, or throwing darts at the absurdities of pop culture, Scott Stantis has a keen eye for the hilarious and has no fear when taking a stand on a controversial issue. The editorial cartoonist for the Chicago Tribune since 2009, Stantis uses deft, complex caricatures to add the perfect amount of visual zing to his take on key domestic and international issues. Tribune Content Agency
On Off
About Phil Hands - Phil Hands is the editorial cartoonist for the Wisconsin State Journal in Madison, Wis. He is the only cartoonist on the staff of a newspaper in Wisconsin. Phil is a fierce political moderate whose cartoons attack the extremists on both the left and the right. He learned long ago that no political party has a monopoly on bad ideas. Tribune Content Agency
CyberTrump
About Jack Ohman - Ohman has been the editorial cartoonist and Deputy California Opinion Editor of The Sacramento Bee since 2013. He worked at The Oregonian from 1983-2012, the Detroit Free Press from 1982-1983, and The Columbus Dispatch from 1981-1982. Has been syndicated by Tribune Content Agency for 200 newspapers. Ohman is the 2016 winner of the Pulitzer Prize and was a finalist in 2012. In addition, he's won the Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award, the Overseas Press Club Award, the Society of Professional Journalists Award, the National Headliner Award, the Scripps Howard Award, the 2013 finalist for Herblock Award, and Second Place in the 1970 Scotts Seed Company art contest, for which he won a $25 U.S. Savings Bond. Tribune Content Agency
I See That
About Nick Anderson - Pulitzer Prize winner Nick Anderson is an independent-minded liberal who covers politics and contemporary cultural issues in a way that connects with readers. His loose, idiosyncratic style carries with it an unconventional message with appeal. Tribune Content Agency
Fell Off Your Desk
About Joey Weatherford: Joey Weatherford has been contributing editorial cartoons to the Greenville Herald Banner since 2001. Although he leans slightly conservative, his cartoons are whimsical and often blend pop culture references and classic cartoon characters. Tribune Content Agency
Strategic Stockpiles
About Bill Bramhall - Bill Bramhall was born in 1950, graduated from Northwestern University in 1973, and has been the staff editorial cartoonist for the New York Daily News since 2005. Previously, he was the staff cartoonist for the Los Angeles Herald Examiner. His cartoons and illustrations have appeared in a wide variety of publications. Tribune Content Agency
New Message
About Bill Bramhall - Bill Bramhall was born in 1950, graduated from Northwestern University in 1973, and has been the staff editorial cartoonist for the New York Daily News since 2005. Previously, he was the staff cartoonist for the Los Angeles Herald Examiner. His cartoons and illustrations have appeared in a wide variety of publications. Tribune Content Agency
Cod Liver Oil?
About Bill Bramhall - Bill Bramhall was born in 1950, graduated from Northwestern University in 1973, and has been the staff editorial cartoonist for the New York Daily News since 2005. Previously, he was the staff cartoonist for the Los Angeles Herald Examiner. His cartoons and illustrations have appeared in a wide variety of publications. Tribune Content Agency
What's The Big Deal?
About Scott Stantis - Whether skewering warring politicians, bemoaning hapless sports teams, or throwing darts at the absurdities of pop culture, Scott Stantis has a keen eye for the hilarious and has no fear when taking a stand on a controversial issue. The editorial cartoonist for the Chicago Tribune since 2009, Stantis uses deft, complex caricatures to add the perfect amount of visual zing to his take on key domestic and international issues. Tribune Content Agency
Parasite
About Joel Pett - Four-time Pulitzer finalist and 2000 Pulitzer prize winner Joel Pett's sharp-edged political cartoons have appeared in publications worldwide, including the Washington Post, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Times of London, USA Today and the Katmandu Times. Tribune Content Agency
Right Boss?
About Nick Anderson - Pulitzer Prize winner Nick Anderson is an independent-minded liberal who covers politics and contemporary cultural issues in a way that connects with readers. His loose, idiosyncratic style carries with it an unconventional message with appeal. Tribune Content Agency
And The Oscar Goes To
About Joey Weatherford: Joey Weatherford has been contributing editorial cartoons to the Greenville Herald Banner since 2001. Although he leans slightly conservative, his cartoons are whimsical and often blend pop culture references and classic cartoon characters. Tribune Content Agency
DOGELight Saving Time
About Walt Handelsman - A two-time liberal Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist and animator for the New Orleans Advocate, Handelsman's wry sense of humor and clear-cut commentary help readers grasp the issues before they fall to the ground laughing. Tribune Content Agency
Who Knows
About Joel Pett - Four-time Pulitzer finalist and 2000 Pulitzer prize winner Joel Pett's sharp-edged political cartoons have appeared in publications worldwide, including the Washington Post, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Times of London, USA Today and the Katmandu Times. Tribune Content Agency
Tsk Tsk
About Nick Anderson - Pulitzer Prize winner Nick Anderson is an independent-minded liberal who covers politics and contemporary cultural issues in a way that connects with readers. His loose, idiosyncratic style carries with it an unconventional message with appeal. Tribune Content Agency
Obstruction Ahead
About Joey Weatherford: Joey Weatherford has been contributing editorial cartoons to the Greenville Herald Banner since 2001. Although he leans slightly conservative, his cartoons are whimsical and often blend pop culture references and classic cartoon characters. Tribune Content Agency
Congestion Pricing
About Bill Bramhall - Bill Bramhall was born in 1950, graduated from Northwestern University in 1973, and has been the staff editorial cartoonist for the New York Daily News since 2005. Previously, he was the staff cartoonist for the Los Angeles Herald Examiner. His cartoons and illustrations have appeared in a wide variety of publications. Tribune Content Agency
Shared Custody
About Drew Sheneman - Drew Sheneman of The Newark Star-Ledger adds original perspective and exceptional artistry to your editorial pages. His liberal cartoons artfully comment on contemporary issues here and abroad. Tribune Content Agency
America Is Backwards
About Jack Ohman - Ohman has been the editorial cartoonist and Deputy California Opinion Editor of The Sacramento Bee since 2013. He worked at The Oregonian from 1983-2012, the Detroit Free Press from 1982-1983, and The Columbus Dispatch from 1981-1982. Has been syndicated by Tribune Content Agency for 200 newspapers. Ohman is the 2016 winner of the Pulitzer Prize and was a finalist in 2012. In addition, he's won the Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award, the Overseas Press Club Award, the Society of Professional Journalists Award, the National Headliner Award, the Scripps Howard Award, the 2013 finalist for Herblock Award, and Second Place in the 1970 Scotts Seed Company art contest, for which he won a $25 U.S. Savings Bond. Tribune Content Agency