What If They Gave A War And Nobody Came?
How LA residents refused Trump's invitation to violence—and why the most essential protest images tell a different story.
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What Now? Audacious Imagery Outside Immigration Court, Calling BS on the Trump-Musk “Melee,” and Researchers’ Fury
We sift the latest visual barrage to spotlight images at the heart of Trump’s war on democracy.
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Springfield’s Haitian Immigrants in the Light
Amid a storm of misrepresentation, authentic portraits challenge distortions and reveal a community’s true image. By Michael Shaw The controversy surrounding Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, has highlighted a critical issue: the lack of visibility and accurate representation of this community. Despite comprising a significant portion of Springfield’s population,...
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Notes on that Transcendent Border Eclipse Photo
The image of the Border Patrol agent and the migrant detainees is truly inspiring. But what makes it work as well as it does, and what context and caution should we consider when thinking about it? By Michael Shaw In a striking photograph captured by José Gaytán for El...
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Pictures Worth Noting: Extreme Symbolism and Arresting Juxtapositions
We're thrilled to introduce a new newsletter feature: "Pictures Worth Noting." Today's focus ranges from climate, to politics, to the border.
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Pictures Worth Noting: Extreme Symbolism and Arresting Juxtapositions
By Michael Shaw As I navigate endless galleries of photos across news sites, magazines, and social platforms, I encounter countless images that have stayed with us despite not making it to our main features. These are the photos that, for one reason or another, don’t find a place in...
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