Phil Hands
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A cartoonist for a newspaper in Madison, Wisconsin.
Longer BRT wait times irk Madison bus riders in my latest cartoon for the Wisconsin State Journal.
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Longer bus wait times irk riders in Phil Hands’ cartoon
Wisconsin State Journal cartoonist Phil Hands draws a cartoon about problems with Madison’s new bus rapid transit. Nearly half of the new buses are down for maintenance, and the city has reduced frequ...
https://madison.com/opinion/cartoon/article_492f37de-d0a8-4f22-b68a-7ced1c214ea8.html
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The Trump administration isn’t acting like the ICE agent who killed Renee Godd is innocent in my latest editorial cartoon.
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Trump administration isn’t acting like ICE agent who killed Renee Good is innocent in my latest cartoon.
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'America First' crowd gets the Sharpie treatment from Trump in my latest cartoon for the Wisconsin State Journal.
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Check out my latest cartoon for the Wisconsin State Journal, remembering Madison philanthropist W. Jerome "Jerry" Frautschi, who passed away last week at the age of 94.
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My tribute to the Grateful Dead's Bob Weir. The music will never stop.
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8 days ago
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ICE isn't making America any safer in my latest cartoon for the Wisconsin State Journal.
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Here's your chance to vote for this week's winning You Toon caption about Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers ringing in the New Year.
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Venezuela gets a new name in my latest cartoon for the Wisconsin State Journal.
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Check out my top 10 Mendota Marsh comic strips of the year.
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Phil Hands picks his top 10 Mendota Marsh comic strips of 2025
Take a look back at some of Phil Hands' favorite Mendota Marsh comic strips. Featuring young hipster Oscar Fox and ageing hippy Lewis Crane, the comic strip deals with issues facing the changing city ...
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Check out my “Jeer in Review” in today’s Wisconsin State Journal. You can click on the link to read my column and see my gallery of cartoons but it’s worth picking up the print edition to see the whole layout.
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The jeer in review: Phil Hands picks his favorite political cartoons of 2025
The State Journal's political cartoonist reflects on his favorite work from 2025.
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Check out this gallery of some of my favorite Wisconsin State Journal cartoons from 2025.
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Phil Hands: Jeer in review gallery
Phil Hands picks his favorite political cartoons of 2025.
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Ho, ho, ho! Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night. We will tackle inflation in the new year.
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Here's your chance to vote for this week's winning You Toon caption. Just click on the link and pick your favorite option.
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27 days ago
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Santa fills stockings with Madison property tax dollars in my latest cartoon for the Wisconsin State Journal.
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Merry Christmas from Oscar Fox and Lewis Crane in my latest Mendota Marsh comic strip for the Wisconsin State Journal.
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about 1 month ago
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Ebenezer Trump ignores affordability in my latest cartoon for the Wisconsin State Journal.
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Madison plugs Metro Transit budget hole in my latest cartoon for the Wisconsin State Journal.
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about 1 month ago
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Lewis Crane complains about cookie-cutter apartment buildings in my latest Mendota Marsh comic strip for the Wisconsin State Journal.
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Jordan Love is the King of the North in my latest cartoon for the Wisconsin State Journal.
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about 1 month ago
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Wisconsin's Democratic candidates for governor visit Santa Claus in my latest cartoon for the Wisconsin State Journal.
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about 1 month ago
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Will a new 16-story building, with micro units and no parking, ruin Downtown Madison? My latest Mendota Marsh comic strip for the Wisconsin State Journal has the answer.
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about 2 months ago
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Pete Hegseth gets a new job title in my latest cartoon for the Wisconsin State Journal.
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about 2 months ago
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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!
about 2 months ago
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Luke Fickell and a deer walk into a bar in my latest cartoon for the Wisconsin State Journal.
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about 2 months ago
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GOP ornaments weigh down Wisconsin Christmas tree in my latest cartoon for the Wisconsin State Journal.
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about 2 months ago
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Turkey suggests "ribeye of the sky" in my latest cartoon for the Wisconsin State Journal.
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about 2 months ago
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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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Vote for this week’s winning You Toon caption
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https://madison.com/opinion/cartoon/article_cd6ff553-86d2-4350-bdc0-e4bbc29df2c3.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
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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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about 2 months ago
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ICE and Border Patrol detain pilgrims in my latest cartoon for the Wisconsin State Journal.
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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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2 months ago
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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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Oscar Fox and Lewis Crane marvel at the northern lights over Mendota Marsh.
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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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Vote for this week’s winning You Toon caption
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2 months ago
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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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2 months ago
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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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Vote for this week’s winning You Toon caption
Now you can help pick the winner of the State Journal’s You Toon caption contest. Pick your favorite caption from the options below, and the winner will be printed in Sunday’s newspaper.
https://madison.com/opinion/cartoon/article_85fda020-7e94-409d-a9a2-736ef25b688d.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
2 months ago
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Newly released emails in the Epstein files mention Donald Trump. Here's my latest ink.
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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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https://madison.com/opinion/cartoon/article_85fda020-7e94-409d-a9a2-736ef25b688d.html
2 months ago
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Turkeys want same treatment as fake electors in my latest cartoon for the Wisconsin State Journal.
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2 months ago
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Bucky Badger rocks out to AC/DC in my latest cartoon for the Wisconsin State Journal.
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2 months ago
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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.
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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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2 months ago
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Donald Trump seizes the means of production in my latest cartoon for the Wisconsin State Journal.
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2 months ago
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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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3 months ago
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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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3 months ago
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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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3 months ago
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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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3 months ago
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Now you can help pick the winner of the Wisconsin State Journal's You Toon contest. Just click on the link below and pick your favorite caption.
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Vote for this week’s winning You Toon caption
Now you can help pick the winner of the State Journal’s You Toon caption contest. Pick your favorite caption from the options below, and the winner will be printed in Sunday’s newspaper.
https://madison.com/opinion/cartoon/article_3a9d4e2e-4f88-42ad-b15b-45376383d666.html
3 months ago
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I drew this cartoon back in July, but it seemed seasonally appropriate to repost it now:
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3 months ago
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Donald Trump gets spooked by the Epstein files in my latest cartoon for the Wisconsin State Journal.
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3 months ago
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