With the November 2020 election looming, the Joe Biden Victory Fund has launched a merch collection in collaboration with several high-profile designers. Politically engaged younger voters are getting in on the hype and wearing their Biden/Harris fandom on their sleeves.

From Obama’s ‘Hope’ poster to Trump’s red MAGA hat, strong visual cues are capable of rousing Americans’ energy for civic engagement – for better or for worse. But just how impactful is design in shaping the minds of voters? And how is it being used in the 2018 midterm elections?

The death of George Floyd led to an outpouring of support for racial justice through IRL protests and social media posts – but what actions do people regard as genuinely helpful to the cause? Canvas8 polled 1,000 Americans and spoke to eight individuals to understand what it means to be an ally.

A report analyzing the narratives we see on TV has found that immigrant stories are predominantly Latinx and about deportation. Researchers note that these shows are hardly representative, highlighting the importance of content that challenges stereotypes and reflects real people’s stories.