http://www.trendhunter.com/cool-hunting/category/Political-Trends Political Trends en-us Wed, 22 May 2013 03:19:08 GMT http://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/TrendHunterLogo120x30.gif http://www.trendhunter.com/cool-hunting/category/Political-Trends 120 30 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skreened-obama-cant-ban-these-guns-shirt (TrendHunter.com) With recent gun control debates circling in the United States, this ‘Skreened' Obama Can't Ban These Guns shirt takes a humorous approach to a serious issue. This is not the first...]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 12:40:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skreened-obama-cant-ban-these-guns-shirt http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-sanford (TrendHunter.com) Mark Sanford, the former governor of South Carolina, has had his share of issues with scandal in his personal life. Ashley Madison doesn't get political unless there's a romance scandal...]]> Thu, 02 May 2013 17:41:03 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-sanford http://www.trendhunter.com/course/the-state-of-america (TrendHunter.com) These curated speeches discuss the state of America in terms of the economy, domestic and international politics, the environment, health care, globalization and society. Hearing from iconic leaders...]]> Wed, 01 May 2013 22:00:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/course/the-state-of-america http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artist-scott-scheidly (TrendHunter.com) Florida-based artist Scott Scheidly, has released this hilarious set of images entitled ‘Pink' which turns notorious bad guys and leaders into effeminate gay icons. The hilarious...]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 23:18:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artist-scott-scheidly http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gun-control-advertisement-children (TrendHunter.com) Gun control in the United States is a hot topic amongst the general population as well as politicians. The most recent shooting at Sandy Hooks Elementary School has put the gun control debate at the...]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:54:58 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gun-control-advertisement-children http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/margaret-thatcher-marmite (TrendHunter.com) The Margaret Thatcher Marmite mock-up product design is sure to divide opinion, just like the Iron Lady herself. The political career of the late former British PM was shrouded in controversy, so it...]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:31:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/margaret-thatcher-marmite http://www.trendhunter.com/course/politics-and-and-social-media (TrendHunter.com) Countless movements and cultural transformations were born during the digital age and perhaps one of the most influential is the relationship between politics and social media. Never before have...]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:10:03 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/course/politics-and-and-social-media http://www.trendhunter.com/keynote/motivating-speech (TrendHunter.com) This motivating speech by Jeremy Heimans discusses the importance of consumer campaigns, and the impact it can have on the political spectrum if utilized correctly by the masses. Heimans explains...]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 11:51:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/keynote/motivating-speech http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/president-obama-cardboard-paper-sculpture (TrendHunter.com) It never ceases to amaze me when I come across such beautiful pieces of art made entirely of paper and the President Obama Cardboard Paper Sculpture by Michael Murphy is no exception. The President...]]> Tue, 09 Apr 2013 08:20:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/president-obama-cardboard-paper-sculpture http://www.trendhunter.com/keynote/political-keynote (TrendHunter.com) In this political keynote by Jeremy Heimans, he explains the significant impact that social movements can have on politics and how ordinary people from all over the globe can cause real change in...]]> Sun, 07 Apr 2013 13:31:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/keynote/political-keynote http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-mural-art (TrendHunter.com) Art and politics are often combined together to create wonderful works of art, and this rainbow 3D mural art by Norway-based design group Skurktur is no exception.  The vibrantly colored...]]> Sun, 07 Apr 2013 02:48:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-mural-art http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/south-lawn-beer-packaging (TrendHunter.com) There is so much about South Lawn Beer packaging that makes the product look appealing. The concept was created as a sampler that will be given away at White House events, featuring a scrumptious...]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2013 22:27:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/south-lawn-beer-packaging http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/george-bushs-paintings-are-interesting (TrendHunter.com) Former U.S president George W. Bush’s computer was recently hacked by someone by the name of Guccifer, who subsequently revealed two self-portraits painted by none other than George himself....]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:07:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/george-bushs-paintings-are-interesting http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bettina-schneebeli (TrendHunter.com) Bettina Schneebeli has recreated the words of Bernhard London’s essay with her piece titled ‘Ending the Depression through Amazon.’ Her book delves into the the economic stipulations of data...]]> Fri, 08 Mar 2013 14:39:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bettina-schneebeli http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/war-plane-charity-egg-cartons (TrendHunter.com) Charlotte Austen and Jack Munro have done the unthinkable in creating a model WWII plane, specifically a Spitfire war plane, out of 6,500 egg cartons. Piecing this together was no easy task. It took...]]> Fri, 08 Mar 2013 13:28:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/war-plane-charity-egg-cartons http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humble-backgrounds (TrendHunter.com) This infographic provides some valuable facts about the early stages of various world leaders, as well as icons who come from considerably humble backgrounds. The chart showcases where they were and...]]> Thu, 07 Mar 2013 17:22:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humble-backgrounds http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strongly-worded-clothing (TrendHunter.com) If you want your wardrobe to send a message, strongly worded clothing speaks for itself. SSUR Gutter Store powered by CLOT released their newest collection of garments which states, ” Coco...]]> Sat, 02 Mar 2013 22:27:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strongly-worded-clothing http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lauren-vanessa-tickle-art (TrendHunter.com) Take a closer look at this Lauren Vanessa Tickle art and you'll realize that these elegant brooches are actually made from spliced up dollar bills. The American designer aims to re-imagine the...]]> Tue, 26 Feb 2013 18:18:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lauren-vanessa-tickle-art http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/government-infographic (TrendHunter.com) In this government infographic, the top five ways Americans are bullied by the government are outlined. This infographic unsurprisingly comes from a website dedicated to criminal justice schools in...]]> Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:00:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/government-infographic http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marijuana-use-statistics (TrendHunter.com) This infographic offers different and objective marijuana use statistics that showcase the diverse perspective stances on the subject in the United States. The nation has slowly but surely been...]]> Sat, 23 Feb 2013 13:42:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marijuana-use-statistics http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hands-street-art-project (TrendHunter.com) The Hands street art project in Barcelona kicks back against banks, the Government and austerity measures in the Spanish city with humorous street art installations. The project masterminded by...]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:27:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hands-street-art-project http://www.trendhunter.com/keynote/global-economics-keynote (TrendHunter.com) James B. Glattfelder dedicates his life to studying complexity and his global economics keynote analyzes the world's markets as networks of interactions—similar to the way different...]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2013 13:17:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/keynote/global-economics-keynote http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubstep-commercials (TrendHunter.com) Perhaps in an attempt to drum up interest among teenagers and youth, the White House has joined the plethora of companies that have created dubstep commercials. The official government-funded ad...]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2013 09:41:01 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubstep-commercials http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/presidential-monsters (TrendHunter.com) Created in the likeness of the most popular Presidents of the past and present, Presidential Monsters turns the famous leaders into ghastly ghouls ranging from strange to scary. There's Bill...]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 03:12:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/presidential-monsters http://www.trendhunter.com/keynote/misguided-revolution-speech (TrendHunter.com) Zahra’ Langhi’s misguided revolution speech details her victory in having women represented equally in the country’s elections, yet quickly swivels to explaining why that alone wasn’t enough....]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2013 21:22:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/keynote/misguided-revolution-speech http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parody-toys (TrendHunter.com) These presidential parody toys of iconic villains are humorous and very well depicted. Most importantly they are indcredibly well named. The set of toys features George W. Bush as Zom-Bush, Nixon as...]]> Mon, 04 Feb 2013 13:22:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parody-toys http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cartoonist-ward-sutton (TrendHunter.com) Political cartoons are a witty addition to several major publications and cartoonist Warn Sutton takes things to the next level by creating hilarious congress comics. Featuring President Obama and...]]> Fri, 01 Feb 2013 10:11:01 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cartoonist-ward-sutton http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/health-care-reforms (TrendHunter.com) This ‘What the Health?' infographic dissects the healthcare reforms in order to explain how the Affordable Care Act will affect every US citizen. The plan is not instantaneous—new...]]> Tue, 29 Jan 2013 11:11:03 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/health-care-reforms http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gun-control-lobbying (TrendHunter.com) At the moment, gun control lobbying is in high gear in the United States. While many call for harsher gun laws after the recent shootings, staunch opponents to gun control lobby harder than ever to...]]> Tue, 29 Jan 2013 10:32:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gun-control-lobbying http://www.trendhunter.com/keynote/democratic-innovation-keynote (TrendHunter.com) In this democratic innovation keynote, Colin Powell outlines some of the new things happening in today’s world and traces their origin from the freedom enabled by democracy. Powell starts his...]]> Sun, 27 Jan 2013 09:52:15 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/keynote/democratic-innovation-keynote