National Voter Registration Day

September 22, 2020

National Voter Registration Day

A poster with a man on horseback, a man lying on the ground, and two birds, with text "FOR DEMOCRACY TO PREVAIL IN THE CLASH…

The Clash is one of my main inspirations because they powerfully combined art with social and political statements. I made this nod to their “Give ‘Em Enough Rope” cover as a reminder that democracy only works when we vote. Power in too few hands yields tyranny is a concept I’m sure the Clash and I agree on. Under the current president, we are on the precipice of full-blown tyranny as he and his cronies disable the post office, suppress the vote, and sow doubt about the election process. Vigilant participation in democracy, in pursuit of the values of democracy, is the only remedy. Awareness is crucial… so check out these resources from Make America Smart Again to make sure you know the voter registration and mail-in ballot information in your state!
-Shepard

A poster with a raised fist over the US Capitol building, surrounded by a circle with the words "YOUR VOTE MATTERS"
A poster with a stylized American flag made of wires and stars, with a quote by John F. Kennedy below.
A poster with a silhouette of a person holding a ballot and a flag with a lightbulb, with text "EXERCISE YOUR FREEDOM TO…