June 27, 2019
Trump’s Napalm Girl: Consequences of a Drowned Migrant Father and Daughter
By Michael Shaw — The significance of the drowning photograph: America at a tipping point. What it says about Trump. When a photo like this should be seen.
Continue ReadingJune 19, 2019
Amish and Mennonite Photo Coverage in Face of Sexual Abuse, #MeToo
By KC McGinnis — Because posing for a photo can be interpreted as a form of pride, scenes of the accused often resemble paparazzi shots or perp walks.
Continue ReadingJune 11, 2019
Mexican Forces Give Their All for the Cameras to Placate Trump
By Michael Shaw — With Trump on their backs over immigration deal, Mexico put the "show" in "show of force" at its southern border.
Continue ReadingMay 29, 2019
A Defining Image of Trump’s America: The Cage Seller
By Michael Shaw — If you had to choose one picture to illustrate Trump's larger motive, Mark Peterson's photograph is literally the money shot.
Continue ReadingMay 27, 2019
Make America Meme: Why Melania Trump Birthday Photo was a Coup for the White House
By Leslie Hahner — More than pointed critiques, these memes tend to offer the Trump administration greater drama and even unwitting sympathy.
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