In October 2013, the federal government shutdown because of an impasse between Republicans and Democrats to fund the government, either for the entire fiscal year or, temporarily, with a continuing resolution. The Republican House offered a series of continuing resolutions, each of which either delayed the implementation of or defunded the Affordable Care Act. These were rejected by the Democrat-held Senate and the President. With no funding, over 800,000 federal employees were furloughed and the government shut down for 16 days. A majority of Americans blamed the Republicans for the shutdown.
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The posters in this series reflect the conflicts the American political system has been experiencing during the turbulent period between 2010-2018. They are meant to encourage an exploration and a dialogue about the cultural minefield we now find ourselves in.