This week’s editorial cartoon gallery is heavy with visible commentary about Russia’s indiscriminate bombing of Ukrainian cities — and, some say, deliberate concentrating on of civilians. The lead picture within the gallery is Invoice Bramhall’s depiction of Vladimir Putin standing amid our bodies and ruins, saying, “Look — they’re throwing roses!” However these are blood spatters, not roses, on his naked torso.
Frank depictions of wartime carnage additionally embody a humanitarian hall that dumps right into a meat grinder (Nick Anderson); a mom weeping over the physique of her baby (Joel Pett); Putin standing over the our bodies of households attempting to flee and a Russian fighter jet adorned with silhouettes of previous folks, pregnant girls and infants (each by Michael Ramirez); and Putin filling up on the “blood” pumps (Bramhall).
One other sizzling matter is the skyrocketing value of fuel brought on by sanctions towards oil-producing Russia after the invasion. Gasoline pumps are a preferred visible cue. David Horsey quotes the late Sen. John McCain’s definition of Russia: “A fuel station run by a Mafia masquerading as a rustic.” A few cartoons touch upon the disparate burdens of Individuals paying extra for fuel and Ukrainians working for his or her lives.
Just a few different information occasions made the minimize this week: Florida’s “Don’t Say Homosexual” regulation; the large payday for Inexperienced Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers; and the Main League Baseball lockout, which seems to be over.
Cartoons have been drawn by Nick Anderson, Invoice Bramhall, Dana Summers, Drew Sheneman, Scott Stantis, Walt Handelsman, David Horsey, Phil Palms, Joel Pett and Joey Weatherford of Tribune Content material Company; and A.F. Branco, Mike Luckovich and Michael Ramirez of Creators Syndicate.