Editorial cartoon for April 25, 2023

An editorial cartoon by Dave Granlund.

An editorial cartoon by Dave Granlund.

Editorial cartoonist Dave Granlund draws on the purpose of Memorial Day.

Editorial cartoonist Dave Granlund draws on the purpose of Memorial Day.

An editorial cartoon by Dave Granlund.

Editorial cartoonist Dave Granlund draws on the Republican Kevin McCarthy position on the U.S. debt ceiling.

Editorial cartoonist Dave Granlund draws on Martha Stewart's Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover.

Editorial cartoonist Dave Granlund draws on the continued pothole crisis around Minnesota.

An editorial cartoon by Dave Granlund.

Editorial cartoonist Dave Granlund draws on the writer's strike in the entertainment industry.

From the commentary: Whether public pressure can alter the course of the current Supreme Court is not at all a certainty. But with the justices serving with impunity for life, for those who wish to oppose this nation reversing the painful and tortuous progress it has made in moving toward the ideals it claims to espouse, there is little choice but to try.

From the commentary: Now it is up to the whips in the Congress to deliver. I always get nervous when politicians start talking about what the "American people" want, as if anyone can speak for a monolith, let alone one as divided as we are.

From the editorial: "It’s a chance to ensure that when sports betting does get passed here, it includes important measures to help Minnesotans better understand gambling addiction."

From the commentary: It's not yet a done deal. Plenty more could happen before the measure is approved, or not. Whether approved in the current or another form, given past scenarios it is more likely to benefit the politicians and their careers than a majority of overburdened and fed-up taxpayers.

From the commentary: There can be only one priority in 2024 if Trump is a candidate: making sure the country's fate is not put back into the hands of a man already proved to be reckless, undemocratic, dishonest, self-dealing and supportive of violence.

"It’s unfortunate that so many opt out of their church lives ... thinking that so little is going on. This time of year is just as important to the cycle of church life as the biggest celebrations of the year."

From the editorial: On Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, they’ll have a final say over whether to reward or punish those who acted responsibly in this matter and those who did not. We should not have to tolerate these insanely irresponsible Dooms Day tactics ever again.

Katie Pinke's first glimpse of her future husband came at a state track meet. Nearly 30 years later, their daughters' track experiences brought them back to a state meet.

Editorial cartoonist R.J. Matson draws on the debt ceiling extension.

From the commentary: Based on what he has done to date, Ron DeSantis' pledge to do for America what he has done for Florida may not frighten the right wing of the Republican Party, many of them Trumpers, but it may not hold up so well among general election voters, who overwhelmingly support Roe v. Wade and think well of Mickey Mouse. And Trump remains the 600-pound gorilla on the Republican side.