Hi! I'm Elyse Ash, a Minneapolis-based advertising copywriter. I love all things design, pop culture and creative. Think in Bright Colors is a compilation of my favorite ad/design/interactive work, inspirations and beyond. To check out my advertising portfolio, visit www.elyseash.com.
Posts on: political
Wishing and hoping and thinking and praying that the Supreme Court makes some solid decisions this week.
Rachel Maddow - 2016
Stumbled over this graphic today and thought it was pretty interesting…
Project Go Vote is currently underway! Tons of artists are creating and adding original works to Tumblr/Pinterest/Twitter that simply state “Go Vote!” It’s completely non-partisan and just meant to inspire and encourage more voting. Check out their site on: govotenov6.tumblr.com.
Really enjoying this campaign “Vote Then Bitch” by Chicago-based agency Third Street. Here’s an article about the whole idea from The Atlantic.
I usually don’t get very political on here. I try to keep this blog a safe place for good design, new ideas, advertising awesomeness, personal anecdotes and creative pop culture nuggets. But sometimes political stuff creeps up…like right now. The image above is from the new Tumblr blog ‘Binders Full of Women’ which was created in response to a comment by Mitt Romney last night during the debate. The blog launched, and had at least a dozen posts, before the debate was even over. Oh, Internet. You’re amazing.
That being said, last night’s debate deeply disturbed me. I’ve never had too many negative things to say about good ol’ Mittens other than the fact that he’s stiff, vague and probably an awkward party guest who accidentally insults you and every other guest before appetizers. Oh, and we basically disagree politically about everything. But last night was a real wakeup call. Hearing him talk about women was not just outdated and out-of-touch, but all his interrupting and bullying made it abundantly clear that, in general, he doesn’t give a shit what anyone else thinks or says about anything.
Ok, end rant.
More resources though if you’re feeling feisty and bloodthirsty:
- http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/18/us/politics/obama-and-romney-focus-on-efforts-to-woo-women.html?hp&_r=0
- http://bindersfullofwomen.com/
- http://gawker.com/5952447/those-binders-full-of-women-turns-out-romney-didnt-commission-them-compile-them-or-pay-particular-attention-to-them
- http://jezebel.com/5952402/conservatives-must-literally-purchase-their-female-supporters
- http://jezebel.com/5952392/mitt-romneys-binder-full-of-women-gets-its-own-tumblr-before-debates-even-over
Shocking facts about our country’s media and the illusion of choice.
This beautiful type, and beautiful quote, is hanging on a pillar located at the Obama campaign’s HQ.
Preach on, Obama. Preach on.
I Love This So Damn Much. »
President Barrack Obama and Jimmy Fallon slow-jamming the news? Have I died and gone to late-night political satire heaven?
Two Simpsons-related posts in one day? You better believe it. I could not NOT post this gem from Mad Magazine called “Who Said It: Mitt Romney or Mr. Burns.” Brilliance.
Kirby Ferguson, of Everything is a Remix fame, demystifies and confronts the pending PROTECT-IP Act, the latest piece of legislation aiming to chip away at your online rights in the name of protecting the entertainment industry’s business model. Here’s how you can stand up for your rights.
(Source: curiositycounts.com)
Love these posters by A Bunch of Crock, inspired by the current political landscape.
