What does the economy look like where you live? Show us with your Instagram photos (#EconDebate) | 2012 Unfiltered
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As the 2012 election heats up, there’s no shortage of political coverage and opinion. Sound bites and stump speeches are king. But where's your voice?
“2012 Unfiltered” aims to strip away the political rhetoric through photos — specifically your photos. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then this is your chance to speak volumes, showing political leaders and the country what's on your mind.
From now through the 2012 election, we’ll be asking you to share your “unfiltered” view of the issues through the popular iPhone app Instagram. We're launching our project in conjunction with the Washington Post/Bloomberg presidential debate next Tuesday, Oct. 11, with a simple question: What does the economy look like where you live?
To participate, snap a photo that visualizes the current economic climate where you live with Instagram, a photo community of over 10 million users. Be sure to include anywhere in the caption the special tag #econdebate and a quick thought on how your snapshot shows what the economy looks like where you live. Using the tag #econdebate means you allow us to publish it in our gallery of photos from people across the country. Visit www.washingtonpost.com/debate to view the latest images, including behind-the-scenes photos of the Washington Post/Bloomberg debate.
About this project
• How do I start using Instagram?
• What if I don't have an iPhone?
• How do I learn more about 2012 Unfiltered?
Check here to see your photos (photos are moderated and may not appear immediately):
Many thanks to the Instagram users who have contributed so far: @hangran, @lisalisa65, @nataliejennings, @betherejess, @samnevsdc, @dcborn61, @marlonio, @janeliz, and @andywhitedc.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
How do I start using Instagram?
To use Instagram, you must have an iPhone or iPod. Download the app (iTunes) and follow the onscreen instructions to set up an account and start snapping photos. Reminder: Include #econdebate in the caption. More questions about the app? Check out the Instagram FAQ.
What if I don’t have an iPhone?
While this project is Instagram only (and therefore iPhone/iPod only) for now, sign up to receive email updates below about future 2012 Unfiltered assignments or to participate in Post Politics projects.
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Chris Cillizza
Chris Cillizza is founder and editor of The Fix, a leading blog on state and national politics. He is the author of The Gospel According to the Fix: An Insider’s Guide to a Less than Holy World of Politics and an MSNBC contributor and political analyst. He also regularly appears on NBC and NPR’s The Diane Rehm Show. He joined The Post in 2005 and was named one of the top 50 journalists by Washingtonian in 2009.
Juliet Eilperin
Juliet Eilperin covers the White House for the Washington Post. She served as the Post's House of Representatives reporter from 1998-2004, covering the impeachment of Bill Clinton, lobbying, legislation, and five national congressional campaigns. Since 2004 she has been one of the country’s leading reporters covering the environment, reporting on science, policy and politics in areas including climate change, oceans, and air quality. She is the author of two books, "Fight Club Politics: How Partisanship is Poisoning the House of Representatives," and "Demon Fish: Travels Through the Hidden World of Sharks." Follow her on Twitter.
Ed O’Keefe
Ed O’Keefe covers Congress and politics for the Washington Post. He previously covered the 2008 and 2012 campaigns and reported on federal agencies and federal employees as author of The Federal Eye blog. Follow Ed on Twitter.
Aaron Blake
Aaron Blake covers national politics at the Washington Post, where he writes regularly for “The Fix,” the Post’s top political blog. A Minnesota native and summa cum laude graduate of the University of Minnesota, Aaron has also written about politics for the Minneapolis Star-Tribune and The Hill newspaper. Aaron and his wife, Danielle, live in Annandale, Va. Follow him on Twitter.
Sean Sullivan
Sean Sullivan covers national politics for “The Fix.” Prior to joining the Washington Post in the summer of 2012, Sean was the editor of Hotline On Call, National Journal Hotline’s politics blog. He has also worked for NHK Japan Public Broadcasting and ABC News. Sean is a graduate of Hamilton College, where he received a degree in Philosophy. He lives in Washington, D.C. Follow Sean on Twitter.
Scott Clement
Scott Clement is a survey research analyst for Capital Insight, the independent polling group of Washington Post Media. Scott specializes in public opinion about politics, election campaigns and public policy. He helps design and analyze all Washington Post polls, including the Washington Post-ABC News poll. Follow Scott on Twitter.
Rachel Weiner
Rachel Weiner covers national politics for Post Politics and The Fix. She came to the Washington Post in 2010 as a political web editor and anchored the Post's 2012 election blog. She was previously a web editor at The Huffington Post. Follow her on Twitter.
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