The Picture Perfect Democratic Convention – Part 1
In Part 1 of my DNC roundup, I explore the pivot from Biden, Dems laying claim to the flag, women’s empowerment in Harris’s rise, and family, inclusion, and generational change. By Michael Shaw How dynamic was the Democratic Convention? Well, the Dems have an election to win, and the...
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The Most Cringeworthy Media Visuals After Biden’s Nightmare Debate
Nobody wants to revisit what happened on stage, so we focus on the media fallout and the visual framing of the first 2024 presidential debate.
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Visual Blindspots and Media Bias: The “Disappearing” of Kamala Harris
While framed as “missing-in-action,” Kamala Harris tackles the hardest jobs and is everywhere fighting for social justice.
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Throwing Shade: The Disturbing Visual Fallout From the Special Counsel’s Attack on Biden’s Competency
The Special Counsel’s questioning of Biden's cognitive abilities has unleashed a raft of negative imagery. The media's use of undermining photos risks biasing public perceptions and spreading ageist stereotypes. It's crucial to present more balanced visuals.
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Chatting the Pictures: Biden-Putin Summit Photo Cracks the Fourth Wall
Just an amusing photograph? We discuss how savvy it was for the media to circulate it, and how surprisingly informative it is.
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Chatting the Pictures: The Man for the Season
Though hardly photogenic, this powerful photo of President Biden captures his faith and focus to guide America out of the COVID-19 crisis.
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Chatting the Pictures: President Biden’s Fresh Authority
President Biden demonstrates so much leverage with GOP Senators, he's not even in the photo. The Trump and Obama contrast is also telling.
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Where the Mockery Falls
America has largely confused Trump's mockery of democracy with the mocking of Trump himself. The Europeans haven't had such a problem.
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