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Phil Hands
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A cartoonist for a newspaper in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Pete Hegseth gets a new job title in my latest cartoon for the Wisconsin State Journal. madison.com/opinion/cart...
December 4, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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Pick up the print edition of tomorrow's Wisconsin State Journal to get your hands on the brand-new wrapping paper I designed for this holiday season. Enjoy!
December 2, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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Luke Fickell and a deer walk into a bar in my latest cartoon for the Wisconsin State Journal. madison.com/opinion/cart...
December 2, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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GOP ornaments weigh down Wisconsin Christmas tree in my latest cartoon for the Wisconsin State Journal.
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December 1, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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Turkey suggests "ribeye of the sky" in my latest cartoon for the Wisconsin State Journal.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Now's your chance to help pick this week's winning You Toon caption. Click on the link and vote for your favorite caption.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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Donation to Donald's ballroom is key to pardon in my latest cartoon for the Wisconsin State Journal.
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November 23, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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ICE and Border Patrol detain pilgrims in my latest cartoon for the Wisconsin State Journal.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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ICE and Border Patrol detain pilgrims in my latest cartoon for the Wisconsin State Journal.
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Immigration officials detain pilgrim in Phil Hands cartoon
Wisconsin State Journal cartoonist Phil Hands draws immigration officers detaining a Mayflower-era pilgrim. As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, it’s important to remember that we are a nation of ...
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November 19, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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Why are energy prices on the rise? Ask AI, or just check out my latest cartoon for the Wisconsin State Journal.
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November 16, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Oscar Fox and Lewis Crane marvel at the northern lights over Mendota Marsh.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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Don't miss your last chance to vote for the winning caption for this week's You Toon caption contest.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Epstein emails prompt Donald Trump to get a new hat in my latest cartoon for the Wisconsin State Journal.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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Don't forget to vote for this week's winning You Toon caption. Click the link and pick from the options below.
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November 12, 2025 at 11:11 PM
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Newly released emails in the Epstein files mention Donald Trump. Here's my latest ink.
November 12, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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Vote for this week's winning You Toon caption. Click on the link below and pick your favorite witty caption from Wisconsin State Journal readers.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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Turkeys want same treatment as fake electors in my latest cartoon for the Wisconsin State Journal.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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Bucky Badger rocks out to AC/DC in my latest cartoon for the Wisconsin State Journal.
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November 9, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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My recent cartoon for the Wisconsin State Journal was inspired by a very insightful segment of the Bulwark's "Secret Podcast" with JVL and Sarah Longwell. @jvl.bsky.social @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social @thebulwark.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Lewis Crane is excited about the election of Zohran Mamdani in this week's Mendota Marsh comic strip for the Wisconsin State Journal.
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November 8, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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Donald Trump seizes the means of production in my latest cartoon for the Wisconsin State Journal.
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November 7, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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Gov. Tony Evers signs bipartisan bill banning cellphones in the classroom in my latest cartoon for the Wisconsin State Journal.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Packers' Sundays are better during a Badgers' bye week in my latest cartoon for the Wisconsin State Journal.
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November 2, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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Kids have extra reason to save Halloween candy in my latest cartoon for the Wisconsin State Journal.
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October 30, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Skyrocketing health insurance premiums launch an adorable Halloween costume in my latest cartoon for the Wisconsin State Journal.
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October 29, 2025 at 1:03 PM