/* =============================================================
   Jason M. Payne for SC House District 83
   Stylesheet — design system + components
   ============================================================= */

/* ---------- Tokens ---------- */
:root {
  /* Palette */
  --navy-900: #0a1f36;
  --navy-800: #0F2C4A;
  --navy-700: #143559;
  --slate-600: #2c5a87;
  --carolina-500: #4a8fd9;
  --carolina-400: #7cb1e8;

  --cream-50: #faf6ef;
  --cream-100: #f3ecde;
  --sand-200: #e6d9bd;
  --gold-500: #c9a247;
  --gold-600: #a8842f;

  --red-500: #b83a3a;
  --red-600: #9a2e2e;

  --ink-900: #161a22;
  --ink-700: #2a2f3a;
  --ink-500: #50596a;
  --ink-400: #6b7585;
  --ink-300: #95a0b2;
  --ink-200: #c8cfdb;
  --line: #e6e8ee;

  /* Typography */
  --font-display: "Fraunces", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  --font-sans: "Inter", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;

  /* Spacing */
  --space-1: 0.25rem;
  --space-2: 0.5rem;
  --space-3: 0.75rem;
  --space-4: 1rem;
  --space-5: 1.5rem;
  --space-6: 2rem;
  --space-7: 3rem;
  --space-8: 4rem;
  --space-9: 6rem;

  /* Radius */
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 18px;
  --radius-xl: 28px;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-xs: 0 1px 2px rgba(15, 44, 74, 0.04), 0 0 1px rgba(15, 44, 74, 0.06);
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 4px rgba(15, 44, 74, 0.06), 0 1px 2px rgba(15, 44, 74, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 44, 74, 0.08), 0 2px 4px rgba(15, 44, 74, 0.04);
  --shadow-lg: 0 12px 32px -8px rgba(15, 44, 74, 0.18), 0 4px 8px -2px rgba(15, 44, 74, 0.08);
  --shadow-xl: 0 24px 56px -16px rgba(15, 44, 74, 0.22), 0 8px 16px -4px rgba(15, 44, 74, 0.10);

  /* Layout */
  --container: 1180px;
  --header-h: 72px;
}

/* ---------- Reset / base ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; scroll-padding-top: calc(var(--header-h) + 12px); }
body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--ink-900);
  background: var(--cream-50);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: var(--slate-600); text-decoration: none; }
a:hover { color: var(--navy-800); text-decoration: underline; }
:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--carolina-500);
  outline-offset: 2px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.reset-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: var(--navy-900);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-5);
}
h1 { 
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw + 0.5rem, 4rem); 
  font-weight: 700; 
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
h2 { 
  font-size: clamp(1.875rem, 3vw + 0.5rem, 2.75rem); 
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.018em;
}
h3 { 
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1.5vw + 0.8rem, 1.625rem); 
  line-height: 1.3;
}
h4 { 
  font-size: 1.125rem; 
  line-height: 1.4;
}
p { 
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-5); 
  color: var(--ink-700); 
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.lead { 
  font-size: 1.1875rem; 
  color: var(--ink-700); 
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-weight: 400;
}
.muted { color: var(--ink-400); font-weight: 400; }
.muted-value { color: var(--ink-500); font-style: italic; }
.text-link { color: var(--slate-600); text-decoration: underline; }

.skip-link {
  position: absolute; left: -9999px; top: 0; padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  background: var(--navy-900); color: #fff; z-index: 1000; border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-sm) 0;
}
.skip-link:focus { left: 0; }

/* ---------- Layout ---------- */
.container { width: 100%; max-width: var(--container); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--space-5); }

.section { padding: var(--space-9) 0; }
.section-alt { background: var(--cream-100); }
.section-head { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto var(--space-8); text-align: center; }
.section-head h2 { margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.section-sub { 
  color: var(--ink-500); 
  font-size: 1.125rem; 
  margin: 0; 
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--gold-600); margin: 0 0 var(--space-4);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}
.eyebrow .dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: currentColor; display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(201, 162, 71, 0.15);
}

.accent { color: var(--carolina-500); }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: 0.8125rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 600; font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.9375rem;
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 200ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  position: relative;
}
.btn:hover { 
  text-decoration: none; 
  transform: translateY(-2px); 
}
.btn:active { 
  transform: translateY(0); 
  transition: all 100ms ease; 
}
.btn-lg { 
  padding: 1.0625rem 1.875rem; 
  font-size: 1.0625rem; 
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.btn-sm { 
  padding: 0.625rem 1.125rem; 
  font-size: 0.875rem; 
}
.btn-block { display: flex; width: 100%; }

.btn-primary { 
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--red-500) 0%, var(--red-600) 100%); 
  color: #fff; 
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.1); 
}
.btn-primary:hover { 
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--red-600) 0%, #8a2828 100%);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.15); 
  color: #fff; 
}

.btn-secondary { 
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-800) 0%, var(--navy-900) 100%); 
  color: #fff; 
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.btn-secondary:hover { 
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-900) 0%, #081729 100%); 
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  color: #fff; 
}

.btn-ghost { 
  background: transparent; 
  color: var(--navy-800); 
  border-color: var(--ink-200); 
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}
.btn-ghost:hover { 
  background: var(--cream-100); 
  color: var(--navy-900); 
  border-color: var(--ink-300);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.btn-on-dark { background: #fff; color: var(--navy-900); }
.btn-on-dark:hover { background: var(--cream-50); color: var(--navy-900); }

.btn-link { background: transparent; color: var(--navy-800); padding: 0.7rem 0.25rem; }
.btn-link:hover { color: var(--red-500); }

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50;
  background: rgba(250, 246, 239, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(150%) blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(150%) blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: all 250ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.site-header.is-scrolled { 
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); 
  background: rgba(250, 246, 239, 0.95); 
  border-bottom-color: var(--ink-200);
}
.header-inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-5);
  height: var(--header-h);
}
.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-3); text-decoration: none; }
.brand:hover { text-decoration: none; }
.brand-mark {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-800) 0%, var(--slate-600) 100%);
  color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.0625rem;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.12), var(--shadow-md);
  transition: all 200ms ease;
}
.brand:hover .brand-mark {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.15), var(--shadow-lg);
}
.brand-mark.large { width: 56px; height: 56px; font-size: 1.3rem; border-radius: 14px; }
.brand-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.1; }
.brand-name { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy-900); font-size: 1.05rem; }
.brand-slogan { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--ink-500); letter-spacing: 0.04em; }

.primary-nav { display: none; flex: 1; }
.primary-nav ul { display: flex; gap: var(--space-5); margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; justify-content: center; }
.primary-nav a {
  color: var(--ink-700); font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.9375rem;
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-1);
  position: relative;
  transition: color 200ms ease;
}
.primary-nav a:hover { color: var(--navy-900); text-decoration: none; }
.primary-nav a::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: var(--space-1); right: var(--space-1); bottom: -2px;
  height: 2px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--red-500) 0%, var(--red-600) 100%); 
  border-radius: 2px;
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; 
  transition: transform 250ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.primary-nav a:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

.header-ctas { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2); margin-left: auto; }
.hide-sm { display: none; }

.nav-toggle {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); background: #fff;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.nav-toggle span { width: 18px; height: 2px; background: var(--navy-900); border-radius: 2px; transition: transform 180ms ease, opacity 120ms ease; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(6px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg); }

.mobile-nav {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--cream-50);
  padding: var(--space-4) 0 var(--space-5);
}
.mobile-nav ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0 var(--space-5); display: grid; gap: var(--space-2); }
.mobile-nav a { display: block; padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-2); color: var(--navy-900); font-weight: 500; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); }
.mobile-nav a:hover { background: var(--cream-100); text-decoration: none; }
.mobile-nav .btn { width: 100%; }

@media (min-width: 920px) {
  .primary-nav { display: flex; }
  .nav-toggle { display: none; }
  .hide-sm { display: inline-flex; }
  .mobile-nav { display: none !important; }
}

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(1100px 600px at -10% -20%, rgba(74, 143, 217, 0.18), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(900px 500px at 110% 10%, rgba(201, 162, 71, 0.18), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--cream-50) 0%, var(--cream-100) 100%);
  padding: var(--space-9) 0 var(--space-8);
}
.hero-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(15, 44, 74, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(15, 44, 74, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, #000 30%, transparent 75%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, #000 30%, transparent 75%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-grid {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  display: grid; gap: var(--space-7);
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero-title { margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.hero-sub { font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--ink-700); max-width: 60ch; }
.hero-slogan {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.375rem; color: var(--navy-900);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold-500);
  padding: var(--space-3) 0 var(--space-3) var(--space-5);
  margin: var(--space-6) 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  position: relative;
}
.hero-slogan::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: -4px;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-500) 0%, var(--gold-600) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(201, 162, 71, 0.3);
}
.hero-cta-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-3); align-items: center; }

.credibility-strip {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-3) var(--space-5);
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: var(--space-7) 0 0;
  font-size: 0.9375rem; color: var(--ink-600);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.credibility-strip li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: var(--space-5);
  letter-spacing: 0.005em;
}
.credibility-strip li::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold-500);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201, 162, 71, 0.15);
}

.hero-portrait { position: relative; }
.portrait-frame {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-800), var(--slate-600));
  padding: 10px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.portrait-placeholder {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-xl) - 8px);
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 0 12px, transparent 12px 24px),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--cream-100), var(--sand-200));
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-2); padding: var(--space-5); text-align: center; color: var(--ink-500);
}
.placeholder-icon { font-size: 3rem; }
.placeholder-text { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--navy-800); }
.placeholder-hint { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--ink-400); max-width: 28ch; }

.portrait-badge {
  position: absolute; left: -10px; bottom: 24px;
  background: var(--gold-500); color: var(--navy-900);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.1;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
}
.badge-line { font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--navy-900); opacity: 0.85; }
.badge-strong { font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem; }

@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr; gap: var(--space-8); }
}

/* ---------- Trust bar ---------- */
.trust-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy-900) 0%, #081729 100%);
  color: #fff;
  padding: var(--space-7) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.trust-bar::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: 
    radial-gradient(600px 300px at 10% 50%, rgba(74,143,217,0.08), transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(600px 300px at 90% 50%, rgba(201,162,71,0.08), transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.trust-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: var(--space-6);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.trust-grid > div { 
  display: flex; 
  flex-direction: column; 
  gap: var(--space-2); 
  padding: var(--space-2) 0;
}
.trust-grid strong {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw + 0.75rem, 3.25rem);
  color: var(--gold-500);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(201, 162, 71, 0.2);
}
.trust-grid span { 
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); 
  font-size: 0.875rem; 
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 500;
}
@media (min-width: 720px) { .trust-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: var(--space-8); } }

/* ---------- Meet Jason ---------- */
.meet-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-6);
  align-items: start; margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}
@media (min-width: 860px) { .meet-grid { grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr; gap: var(--space-7); } }
.meet-copy .lead { margin-top: 0; }

.photo-placeholder {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15, 44, 74, 0.04) 0 10px, transparent 10px 20px),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--cream-100), var(--sand-200));
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-2); color: var(--ink-500); text-align: center; padding: var(--space-6);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.photo-placeholder.tall { aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; }

.subsection { margin-top: var(--space-7); }
.subhead {
  font-family: var(--font-display); color: var(--navy-900);
  font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); padding-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

/* Card grid */
.card-grid { display: grid; gap: var(--space-4); grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
@media (min-width: 640px) { .card-grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 860px) {
  .card-grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .card-grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
.card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 250ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  position: relative;
}
.card:hover { 
  transform: translateY(-4px); 
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); 
  border-color: var(--ink-300); 
}
.card h4 { margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.card p { color: var(--ink-500); margin: 0; }
.card-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cream-100), var(--sand-200));
  color: var(--navy-800); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.card-bordered { border-top: 4px solid var(--carolina-500); }
.card-bordered:nth-child(2) { border-top-color: var(--gold-500); }
.card-bordered:nth-child(3) { border-top-color: var(--red-500); }
.card-bordered:nth-child(4) { border-top-color: var(--navy-800); }

/* Education grid */
.edu-grid { display: grid; gap: var(--space-3); }
.edu-grid li {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 1rem; color: var(--ink-700);
}
.edu-tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  min-width: 64px; padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--navy-800); color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.85rem; letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.edu-grid li em { color: var(--gold-600); font-style: italic; font-weight: 500; }

/* ---------- Issues ---------- */
.issues-grid {
  display: grid; gap: var(--space-5); grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
@media (min-width: 720px) { .issues-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 1000px) { .issues-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }

.issue-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease, border-color 200ms ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.issue-card::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--carolina-500), var(--gold-500));
  opacity: 0.85;
}
.issue-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: var(--ink-200); }
.issue-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink-200); font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.issue-card h3 { margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.issue-card p { color: var(--ink-700); flex: 1; }
.read-more {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-1);
  font-weight: 600; color: var(--red-500); margin-top: var(--space-4);
}
.read-more:hover { color: var(--red-600); text-decoration: none; gap: var(--space-2); }

/* CTA banner */
.cta-banner {
  margin-top: var(--space-9);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-800) 0%, var(--slate-600) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  display: grid; gap: var(--space-6);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-banner::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: 
    radial-gradient(600px 300px at 90% 50%, rgba(74,143,217,0.15), transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(500px 250px at 10% 50%, rgba(201,162,71,0.12), transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-banner h3 { 
  color: #fff; 
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3); 
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.cta-banner p { 
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); 
  margin: 0; 
  line-height: 1.7;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.cta-banner-actions { 
  display: flex; 
  flex-wrap: wrap; 
  gap: var(--space-3); 
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
@media (min-width: 800px) {
  .cta-banner { grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr; align-items: center; }
  .cta-banner-actions { justify-content: flex-end; }
}

/* ---------- Involve / Forms ---------- */
.involve-grid {
  display: grid; gap: var(--space-5); grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) { .involve-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); align-items: start; } }
.involve-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-7);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: all 250ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.involve-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border-color: var(--ink-200);
}
.involve-card-accent {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0%, var(--cream-50) 100%);
  border-color: var(--gold-500);
  border-width: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(201, 162, 71, 0.12), var(--shadow-lg);
}
.involve-card-accent:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(201, 162, 71, 0.18), var(--shadow-xl);
}
.involve-icon {
  width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cream-100) 0%, var(--sand-200) 100%);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.75rem; margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  transition: all 200ms ease;
}
.involve-card:hover .involve-icon {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}

.form-stack { display: grid; gap: var(--space-3); margin-top: var(--space-4); }
.form-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-7); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); display: grid; gap: var(--space-4);
}
.form-card h3 { margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
label {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: 0.9375rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy-900);
  letter-spacing: 0.005em;
}
input, select, textarea {
  font: inherit; color: var(--ink-900);
  padding: 0.8125rem 1rem;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--ink-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: all 200ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
}
input:hover, select:hover, textarea:hover { 
  border-color: var(--ink-300); 
}
input:focus, select:focus, textarea:focus {
  outline: none; 
  border-color: var(--carolina-500);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(74, 143, 217, 0.12), var(--shadow-sm);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.form-status {
  margin: 0; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--ink-500);
}
.form-status.is-success { color: #2c7a2c; font-weight: 600; }
.form-status.is-error { color: var(--red-600); font-weight: 600; }

/* ---------- Voter info ---------- */
.voter-grid {
  display: grid; gap: var(--space-5); grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
@media (min-width: 720px) { .voter-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: var(--space-6); } }
@media (min-width: 1000px) { .voter-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
.voter-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--carolina-500);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 250ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  position: relative;
}
.voter-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-left-width: 5px;
}
.voter-card:nth-child(2) { border-left-color: var(--gold-500); }
.voter-card:nth-child(3) { border-left-color: var(--gold-500); }
.voter-card:nth-child(4) { border-left-color: var(--gold-500); }
.voter-card:nth-child(5) { border-left-color: var(--red-500); }
.voter-card:nth-child(6) { border-left-color: var(--red-500); }
.voter-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--ink-500); margin: 0 0 var(--space-3); font-weight: 700;
}
.voter-value {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy-900);
  font-size: 1.1875rem; margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}

.callout {
  margin-top: var(--space-7);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fffbf0 0%, #fff7e6 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--sand-200);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold-500);
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  color: var(--ink-700);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  position: relative;
}
.callout::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: -4px;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-500) 0%, var(--gold-600) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(201, 162, 71, 0.4);
}

/* ---------- Events ---------- */
.event-list { display: grid; gap: var(--space-4); }
.event-item {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 88px 1fr; gap: var(--space-6);
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6); align-items: start;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: all 250ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.event-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--ink-200);
}
.event-date {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: var(--navy-800); color: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-3); line-height: 1;
  font-family: var(--font-display); min-height: 88px;
}
.event-month { font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-500); }
.event-day { font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: 700; margin: 4px 0; }
.event-year { font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.event-placeholder .event-date { background: var(--ink-700); }
.event-tag {
  display: inline-block; font-size: 0.78rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--slate-600); font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 var(--space-2);
}
.event-body h3 { margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.event-body p { margin: 0 0 var(--space-3); }

/* ---------- Press ---------- */
.press-grid {
  display: grid; gap: var(--space-5); grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
@media (min-width: 800px) { .press-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
.press-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-7); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: all 250ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.press-card:hover { 
  transform: translateY(-4px); 
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); 
  border-color: var(--ink-200);
}
.press-tag {
  display: inline-block; font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--gold-600); font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 var(--space-3);
}

/* ---------- Final CTA ---------- */
.final-cta {
  background:
    radial-gradient(800px 400px at 100% 0%, rgba(74, 143, 217, 0.25), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-900), var(--navy-700));
  color: #fff;
}
.final-cta-inner {
  padding: var(--space-9) var(--space-5); text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto;
}
.final-cta h2 { color: #fff; }
.final-cta p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: var(--space-6); }
.final-cta .hero-cta-row { justify-content: center; }

/* ---------- Contact ---------- */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid; gap: var(--space-7); grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
@media (min-width: 860px) { .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; align-items: start; } }
.contact-list { display: grid; gap: var(--space-2); margin-top: var(--space-4); font-size: 1rem; }
.contact-list li { color: var(--ink-700); }
.contact-list strong { color: var(--navy-900); margin-right: 4px; }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy-900) 0%, #070f1a 100%); 
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  padding: var(--space-9) 0 var(--space-6);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.site-footer::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: 
    radial-gradient(600px 300px at 0% 0%, rgba(74,143,217,0.06), transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(600px 300px at 100% 100%, rgba(201,162,71,0.04), transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-7);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-7);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
@media (min-width: 700px)  { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1.4fr repeat(3, 1fr); } }
.site-footer h4 {
  color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-sans); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.875rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-5);
}
.site-footer ul li { margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.site-footer a { 
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); 
  transition: color 200ms ease;
}
.site-footer a:hover { 
  color: var(--gold-500); 
  text-decoration: none; 
}
.footer-brand .brand-mark.large { margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.footer-name { 
  font-family: var(--font-display); 
  font-weight: 700; 
  color: #fff; 
  font-size: 1.375rem; 
  margin: 0; 
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.footer-tag { 
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); 
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-4); 
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.footer-slogan { 
  font-family: var(--font-display); 
  font-style: italic; 
  color: var(--gold-500); 
  margin: 0; 
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}

.social-list a { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }

.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: var(--space-5);
  display: grid; gap: var(--space-4);
}
@media (min-width: 800px) {
  .footer-bottom { grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr; align-items: center; }
}
.disclaimer { font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); margin: 0; line-height: 1.6; }
.footer-meta {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-4);
  font-size: 0.85rem; justify-content: flex-end;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}
.footer-meta a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }

/* ---------- Reduced motion ---------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after { animation: none !important; transition: none !important; }
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
}

/* ---------- Print ---------- */
@media print {
  .site-header, .mobile-nav, .site-footer, .final-cta, .cta-banner { display: none !important; }
  body { background: #fff; color: #000; }
  a { color: #000; text-decoration: underline; }
}

/* === FEEDBACK v2 — Portrait strip & service gallery (2026-06) === */
.portrait-strip {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
}
.portrait-strip > li { list-style: none; }
.portrait-strip figure { margin: 0; }
.portrait-strip img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  transition: all 300ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.portrait-strip img:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .portrait-strip { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .portrait-strip { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: var(--space-4); }
}

.service-gallery {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
}
.service-gallery > li { list-style: none; }
.service-gallery figure { margin: 0; }
.service-gallery img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: all 250ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.service-gallery img:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.service-gallery figcaption {
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted, #4a5b70);
  font-style: italic;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .service-gallery { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .service-gallery { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}



/* ============================================================
   Splash / dynamic loading screen
   ============================================================ */
.splash {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9999;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background:
    radial-gradient(1200px 800px at 20% 10%, rgba(74,143,217,0.18), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(900px 700px at 85% 90%, rgba(201,162,71,0.16), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy-900) 0%, var(--navy-800) 55%, var(--navy-700) 100%);
  color: var(--cream-50);
  opacity: 1; visibility: visible;
  transition: opacity 520ms ease, visibility 0s linear 0s;
  will-change: opacity;
}
.splash.is-leaving {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 520ms ease, visibility 0s linear 520ms;
}
body.splash-active { overflow: hidden; }

.splash-card {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem; padding: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  animation: splash-rise 700ms cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) both;
}
@keyframes splash-rise {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

.splash-monogram {
  position: relative;
  width: 132px; height: 132px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.splash-ring {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  transform: rotate(-90deg);
}
.splash-ring circle {
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 3;
  stroke-linecap: round;
}
.splash-ring-track {
  stroke: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
}
.splash-ring-arc {
  stroke: var(--gold-500);
  stroke-dasharray: 70 220;
  stroke-dashoffset: 0;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(201,162,71,0.55));
  animation: splash-spin 1.4s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes splash-spin {
  to { transform: rotate(270deg); transform-origin: 50% 50%; }
}
.splash-initials {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--cream-50);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0%, var(--carolina-400) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 18px rgba(124,177,232,0.35);
}
.splash-name {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.2vw + 0.5rem, 1.6rem);
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.splash-tag {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--carolina-400);
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.splash-motto {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  color: rgba(250,246,239,0.78);
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.splash-bar {
  position: relative;
  width: min(220px, 60vw);
  height: 3px;
  margin-top: 0.6rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  border-radius: 999px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.splash-bar span {
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: -40%;
  width: 40%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-500), transparent);
  animation: splash-bar-slide 1.4s ease-in-out infinite;
  border-radius: inherit;
}
@keyframes splash-bar-slide {
  0%   { left: -40%; }
  100% { left: 100%; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .splash-card,
  .splash-ring-arc,
  .splash-bar span { animation: none; }
  .splash { transition-duration: 200ms; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .splash-monogram { width: 108px; height: 108px; }
  .splash-initials { font-size: 2rem; }
}



/* ---------- Polish updates: edu layout, press thumb, QR card, brand mark ---------- */
.edu-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-6); align-items: start; }
.edu-photo { margin: 0; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); border: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--cream-100); }
.edu-photo img { display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; object-fit: cover; }
.edu-photo figcaption { padding: 10px 14px; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--ink-500); font-style: italic; background: #fff; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
@media (max-width: 720px) { .edu-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.press-card.has-thumb { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.press-thumb { margin: 0 0 8px; border-radius: var(--radius-md); overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--cream-100); aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }
.press-thumb img { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.press-links { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px 22px; margin: 6px 0 0; }

.qr-card { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 180px 1fr; gap: var(--space-5); align-items: center; padding: var(--space-5); background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.qr-card img { display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: var(--radius-md); }
.qr-card h3 { margin: 0 0 8px; font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--navy-900); }
.qr-card p { margin: 0; color: var(--ink-500); }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .qr-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; } .qr-card img { max-width: 220px; margin: 0 auto; } }

.brand-mark { display: inline-block; height: 36px; width: auto; vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 10px; border-radius: 6px; }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .brand-mark { height: 30px; } }


/* =================================================================
   FORUM · AUTH · ADMIN — added 2026
   Backend-powered features (Supabase). All gated by JS at runtime.
   ================================================================= */

/* ---------- Header auth pill ---------- */
.auth-slot { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; }
.auth-slot .btn-sm { font-size: 0.85rem; }
.auth-menu { position: relative; }
.auth-menu-trigger {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  background: transparent; border: 1px solid rgba(15,44,74,0.18);
  border-radius: 999px; padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem 0.25rem 0.3rem;
  font: inherit; font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink, #0F2C4A); cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.15s, border-color 0.15s;
}
.auth-menu-trigger:hover { background: rgba(15,44,74,0.05); border-color: rgba(15,44,74,0.32); }
.auth-menu-trigger[aria-expanded="true"] { background: rgba(15,44,74,0.08); }
.auth-avatar {
  width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--brand-blue, #0F2C4A); color: #fff;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.auth-avatar.lg { width: 40px; height: 40px; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.auth-menu-name { max-width: 9rem; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap; }
.auth-menu-panel {
  position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 0.5rem); right: 0;
  min-width: 220px; background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15,44,74,0.12); border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(15,44,74,0.18);
  padding: 0.4rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.1rem;
  z-index: 50;
}
.auth-menu-panel[hidden] { display: none; }
.auth-menu-panel a, .auth-menu-panel button {
  display: block; width: 100%; text-align: left;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.75rem; border-radius: 8px;
  background: transparent; border: 0; color: inherit;
  font: inherit; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;
}
.auth-menu-panel a:hover, .auth-menu-panel button:hover { background: rgba(15,44,74,0.06); }
.auth-menu-divider { height: 1px; background: rgba(15,44,74,0.08); margin: 0.25rem 0.5rem; }
.auth-menu-email { font-size: 0.75rem; color: rgba(15,44,74,0.55); padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem 0.1rem; }

/* ---------- Login page ---------- */
.auth-page { padding: 4rem 0 6rem; }
.auth-card {
  max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(15,44,74,0.12);
  border-radius: 18px; padding: 2rem; box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(15,44,74,0.08);
}
.auth-card-head h1 { font-family: Fraunces, serif; font-size: 1.85rem; margin: 0 0 0.4rem; }
.auth-card-head p { color: rgba(15,44,74,0.7); margin: 0 0 1.4rem; }
.auth-tabs { display: flex; gap: 0.25rem; background: rgba(15,44,74,0.06); border-radius: 12px; padding: 0.3rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.auth-tab { flex: 1; padding: 0.55rem 0.5rem; border: 0; background: transparent; font: inherit; font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(15,44,74,0.7); border-radius: 9px; cursor: pointer; }
.auth-tab.is-active { background: #fff; color: var(--brand-blue, #0F2C4A); box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(15,44,74,0.12); }
.auth-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
.auth-form label { display: block; font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(15,44,74,0.78); }
.auth-form input { display: block; width: 100%; margin-top: 0.35rem; padding: 0.7rem 0.85rem; border: 1px solid rgba(15,44,74,0.18); border-radius: 10px; font: inherit; }
.auth-form input:focus { outline: 2px solid var(--brand-red, #B5121F); outline-offset: 1px; }
.auth-form small { display: block; margin-top: 0.35rem; color: rgba(15,44,74,0.55); font-weight: 400; font-size: 0.78rem; }
.auth-card-foot { margin-top: 1.5rem; padding-top: 1.2rem; border-top: 1px solid rgba(15,44,74,0.08); }
.auth-card-foot p { font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(15,44,74,0.6); margin: 0; }

.form-status { min-height: 1.2em; font-size: 0.88rem; margin: 0; }
.form-status.is-error { color: var(--brand-red, #B5121F); font-weight: 600; }
.form-status.is-success { color: #1e7a3a; font-weight: 600; }

/* ---------- Forum layout ---------- */
.forum-page { padding: 3rem 0 5rem; }
.forum-layout { display: grid; gap: 2rem; grid-template-columns: 1fr; align-items: start; }
@media (min-width: 920px) {
  .forum-layout { grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
}
.forum-sidebar { position: sticky; top: 6rem; }
.forum-topics { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.1rem; margin: 0.5rem 0 2rem; }
.forum-topics li a {
  display: block; padding: 0.55rem 0.75rem; border-radius: 9px;
  text-decoration: none; color: rgba(15,44,74,0.78); font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 500;
}
.forum-topics li a:hover { background: rgba(15,44,74,0.06); }
.forum-topics li a.is-current { background: var(--brand-blue, #0F2C4A); color: #fff; font-weight: 600; }
.forum-rules-head { font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 1.5rem 0 0.4rem; }
.forum-rules { font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(15,44,74,0.7); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.35rem; }
.forum-rules li::before { content: "·"; margin-right: 0.4rem; color: rgba(15,44,74,0.4); }

.forum-head { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.forum-head h1 { font-family: Fraunces, serif; font-size: 2.4rem; margin: 0.4rem 0 0.6rem; line-height: 1.1; }
.forum-head .lead { color: rgba(15,44,74,0.78); margin: 0; max-width: 60ch; }

/* ---------- Composer ---------- */
.forum-composer { margin: 0 0 2rem; background: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(15,44,74,0.12); border-radius: 14px; padding: 1.2rem; }
.forum-composer .forum-postas { font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(15,44,74,0.6); margin: 0 0 0.6rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.55rem; }
.forum-form textarea { width: 100%; min-height: 100px; padding: 0.75rem 0.9rem; border: 1px solid rgba(15,44,74,0.18); border-radius: 10px; font: inherit; resize: vertical; }
.forum-form textarea:focus { outline: 2px solid var(--brand-red, #B5121F); outline-offset: 1px; }
.forum-form-actions { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; margin-top: 0.6rem; }
.forum-form-actions .muted { font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(15,44,74,0.55); margin: 0; }
.forum-cta { background: rgba(15,44,74,0.04); border: 1px dashed rgba(15,44,74,0.2); padding: 1.2rem; border-radius: 12px; text-align: center; }
.forum-cta a { font-weight: 600; }
.forum-empty { padding: 2.5rem 1rem; text-align: center; color: rgba(15,44,74,0.6); }

/* ---------- Posts ---------- */
.forum-thread { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.25rem; }
.post {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 40px 1fr; gap: 0.85rem;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(15,44,74,0.1);
  border-radius: 14px; padding: 1rem 1.1rem;
}
.post.is-reply { background: rgba(15,44,74,0.025); }
.post.is-hidden { opacity: 0.55; }
.post.is-pinned { border-color: rgba(181,18,31,0.35); box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(181,18,31,0.1) inset; }
.post-head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.55rem; flex-wrap: wrap; font-size: 0.86rem; }
.post-head .post-name { font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink, #0F2C4A); }
.post-head .post-time { color: rgba(15,44,74,0.55); font-size: 0.78rem; }
.post-badge { display: inline-flex; padding: 0.1rem 0.5rem; border-radius: 999px; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.post-badge.badge-candidate { background: var(--brand-red, #B5121F); color: #fff; }
.post-badge.badge-pin { background: rgba(15,44,74,0.08); color: var(--ink); }
.post-badge.badge-hidden { background: rgba(181,18,31,0.12); color: var(--brand-red); }
.post-body { margin: 0.5rem 0 0.6rem; line-height: 1.55; color: rgba(15,44,74,0.92); white-space: pre-wrap; word-wrap: break-word; }
.post-body a { color: var(--brand-red); }
.post-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.4rem 1rem; font-size: 0.82rem; }
.post-actions button { background: transparent; border: 0; color: rgba(15,44,74,0.65); font: inherit; font-size: 0.82rem; cursor: pointer; padding: 0; }
.post-actions button:hover { color: var(--brand-red, #B5121F); }
.post-replies { margin-top: 0.75rem; padding-left: 1.1rem; border-left: 2px solid rgba(15,44,74,0.08); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem; }
.reply-box { margin-top: 0.75rem; }

/* ---------- Issue card forum CTA ---------- */
.issue-entry-cta { margin: 0.85rem 0 0; }

/* Issue entry layout */
.issues-editorial { padding: var(--space-8) 0; }
.issue-entry {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-7);
  padding: var(--space-9) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15,44,74,0.08);
}
.issue-entry:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}
@media (min-width: 860px) {
  .issue-entry {
    grid-template-columns: 88px 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-8);
    align-items: start;
  }
  .issue-entry-quote { display: none; }
}
.issue-entry-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding-top: var(--space-2);
}
.issue-entry-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15,44,74,0.04) 0%, rgba(15,44,74,0.08) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--navy-800);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15,44,74,0.06);
}
.issue-entry-icon svg {
  width: 32px !important;
  height: 32px !important;
  display: block;
}
.issue-entry-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 2.8vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-4);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}
.issue-entry-lead {
  color: var(--ink-700);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 68ch;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-6);
  font-weight: 400;
}
.issue-entry-plan-head {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-600);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.issue-entry-plan-head::before {
  content: "";
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: currentColor;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(201, 162, 71, 0.2);
}
.issue-entry-plan {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-6);
}
.issue-entry-plan li {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  align-items: flex-start;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--ink-700);
  padding-left: var(--space-1);
}
.plan-bullet {
  color: var(--gold-500);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 1px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 2px rgba(201, 162, 71, 0.3));
}

/* ---------- Admin dashboard ---------- */
.admin-page { padding: 3rem 0 5rem; }
.admin-gate { padding: 4rem 1rem; text-align: center; color: rgba(15,44,74,0.6); }
.admin-head { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.admin-head h1 { font-family: Fraunces, serif; margin: 0 0 0.3rem; }
.admin-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(160px, 1fr)); gap: 1rem; margin: 0 0 2rem; }
.admin-stats > div { background: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(15,44,74,0.1); border-radius: 12px; padding: 1rem 1.1rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.2rem; }
.admin-stats strong { font-family: Fraunces, serif; font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--brand-blue, #0F2C4A); line-height: 1; }
.admin-stats span { font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(15,44,74,0.6); }

.admin-tabs { display: flex; gap: 0.25rem; background: rgba(15,44,74,0.06); padding: 0.3rem; border-radius: 11px; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; width: max-content; max-width: 100%; overflow-x: auto; }
.admin-tab { padding: 0.55rem 1rem; border: 0; background: transparent; font: inherit; font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(15,44,74,0.7); border-radius: 8px; cursor: pointer; white-space: nowrap; }
.admin-tab.is-active { background: #fff; color: var(--brand-blue); box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(15,44,74,0.12); }

.admin-panel { background: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(15,44,74,0.1); border-radius: 14px; padding: 1.25rem 1.4rem; }
.admin-panel h2 { font-family: Fraunces, serif; font-size: 1.25rem; margin: 0 0 1rem; }

.inbox-row { padding: 0.85rem 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(15,44,74,0.07); display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: 0.5rem 1rem; }
.inbox-row:first-child { border-top: 0; }
.inbox-row.is-unread { background: rgba(181,18,31,0.04); margin: 0 -1.4rem; padding-left: 1.4rem; padding-right: 1.4rem; border-left: 3px solid var(--brand-red); }
.inbox-meta { font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(15,44,74,0.6); }
.inbox-name { font-weight: 700; }
.inbox-body { grid-column: 1 / -1; white-space: pre-wrap; color: rgba(15,44,74,0.85); font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.55; }
.inbox-actions { display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }

.admin-post-row { padding: 0.85rem 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(15,44,74,0.07); }
.admin-post-row:first-child { border-top: 0; }
.admin-post-row.is-flagged { background: rgba(181,18,31,0.05); }
.admin-post-row.is-hidden { opacity: 0.6; }
.admin-post-head { font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(15,44,74,0.6); margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
.admin-post-actions { display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 0.5rem; font-size: 0.82rem; }
.admin-post-actions button { background: transparent; border: 1px solid rgba(15,44,74,0.18); border-radius: 6px; padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem; font: inherit; font-size: 0.82rem; cursor: pointer; color: rgba(15,44,74,0.75); }
.admin-post-actions button:hover { border-color: var(--brand-red); color: var(--brand-red); }

.admin-users-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.88rem; }
.admin-users-table th, .admin-users-table td { padding: 0.6rem 0.5rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15,44,74,0.07); text-align: left; }
.admin-users-table th { font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: rgba(15,44,74,0.55); }
.admin-users-table .is-banned { color: var(--brand-red); font-weight: 600; }

.btn-sm { padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem; font-size: 0.82rem; }
.reset-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.muted { color: rgba(15,44,74,0.6); }


/* =================================================================
   DESIGN REFRESH 2026-05 — site-wide polish layer
   Refines typography rhythm, surface depth, motion and micro-detail.
   Stays inside the existing navy/cream/gold palette.
   ================================================================= */

:root {
  /* Refined shadow ramp — softer, more layered */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(15,44,74,0.05), 0 1px 1px rgba(15,44,74,0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 2px 4px rgba(15,44,74,0.04), 0 8px 24px -8px rgba(15,44,74,0.12);
  --shadow-lg: 0 1px 2px rgba(15,44,74,0.04), 0 12px 32px -10px rgba(15,44,74,0.18), 0 24px 64px -24px rgba(15,44,74,0.22);
  --shadow-glow-gold: 0 0 0 1px rgba(201,162,71,0.18), 0 8px 24px -8px rgba(201,162,71,0.28);
  --shadow-inset-edge: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.6);

  /* Refined motion easing */
  --ease-out-quart: cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  --ease-out-expo:  cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);

  /* Refined hairline */
  --hairline: rgba(15,44,74,0.10);
  --hairline-strong: rgba(15,44,74,0.18);

  /* Selection */
}
::selection { background: rgba(201,162,71,0.28); color: var(--ink-black, #0a1424); }

/* Smoother focus rings */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--carolina-500);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: outline-offset 120ms var(--ease-out-quart);
}

/* ---------- Typography: refined rhythm ---------- */
body { font-feature-settings: "kern" 1, "liga" 1, "calt" 1; }
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-feature-settings: "kern" 1, "ss01" 1;
  text-wrap: balance;
}
h2 { letter-spacing: -0.018em; }
h3 { letter-spacing: -0.012em; }
p { text-wrap: pretty; max-width: 68ch; }
.lead { max-width: 60ch; line-height: 1.55; }
.section-sub { max-width: 56ch; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; line-height: 1.55; }

/* Better optical sizing for serif display */
.hero-display, h1, h2 { font-variation-settings: "opsz" 96; }
h3, h4 { font-variation-settings: "opsz" 36; }

/* Eyebrow refined */
.eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  position: relative;
}
.eyebrow .dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(184,58,58,0.12);
}

/* ---------- Layout: refined section rhythm ---------- */
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .section { padding: clamp(var(--space-8), 8vw, calc(var(--space-9) + var(--space-4))) 0; }
}
.section-alt { background: var(--cream-100); position: relative; }
.section-alt::before,
.section-alt::after {
  content: "";
  display: block; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--hairline), transparent);
}
.section-alt::before { top: 0; }
.section-alt::after  { bottom: 0; }

/* Section heads — subtle hairline divider on desktop */
.section-head { position: relative; }
.section-head h2 { line-height: 1.08; }

/* ---------- Buttons: refined polish ---------- */
.btn {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.005em;
  transition:
    transform 180ms var(--ease-out-quart),
    box-shadow 240ms var(--ease-out-quart),
    background 200ms var(--ease-out-quart),
    color 200ms var(--ease-out-quart),
    border-color 200ms var(--ease-out-quart);
  will-change: transform;
}
.btn-lg { padding: 1rem 1.75rem; font-size: 1rem; }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(0); transition-duration: 80ms; }

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #c44343 0%, var(--red-500) 60%, var(--red-600) 100%);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #cf4a4a 0%, var(--red-500) 50%, #862828 100%);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.btn-secondary {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1a3e63 0%, var(--navy-800) 70%, var(--navy-900) 100%);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
}
.btn-secondary:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.10); }
.btn-ghost {
  border-color: var(--hairline-strong);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.btn-ghost:hover { background: #fff; border-color: var(--navy-800); color: var(--navy-900); }

.btn-on-dark { box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.btn-on-dark:hover { background: var(--gold-500); color: var(--navy-900); border-color: var(--gold-500); }

/* ---------- Header: refined sticky polish ---------- */
.site-header {
  background: rgba(250, 246, 239, 0.78);
  border-bottom-color: transparent;
  transition: background 220ms var(--ease-out-quart), box-shadow 240ms var(--ease-out-quart), border-color 220ms var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.site-header.is-scrolled {
  background: rgba(250, 246, 239, 0.94);
  border-bottom-color: var(--hairline);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(15,44,74,0.04), 0 8px 24px -16px rgba(15,44,74,0.12);
}
.primary-nav a {
  color: var(--ink-700);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.005em;
}
.primary-nav a::after { height: 2px; background: var(--gold-500); }

/* ---------- Hero: refined editorial polish ---------- */
.hero-editorial { padding-top: clamp(var(--space-7), 8vw, var(--space-8)); }
.hero-editorial-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15, 44, 74, 0.03) 0%, rgba(201, 162, 71, 0.02) 100%);
  z-index: 0;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 35% 45%, #000 30%, rgba(0,0,0,0.4) 65%, transparent 90%);
}
.hero-display {
  font-variation-settings: "opsz" 144;
  letter-spacing: -0.038em;
  line-height: 0.98;
}
.hero-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.4vw + 0.6rem, 1.45rem);
  color: var(--ink-700);
  max-width: 36ch;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: var(--space-4) 0 var(--space-6);
}
.hero-credits {
  list-style: none; padding: 0;
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-500);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.hero-credits li {
  padding: 0 var(--space-4);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--hairline-strong);
}
.hero-credits li:first-child { padding-left: 0; }
.hero-credits li:last-child  { border-right: none; padding-right: 0; }
.hero-rule {
  height: 1px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--hairline-strong), transparent);
  margin: var(--space-5) 0 var(--space-4);
  max-width: 380px;
}
.portrait-frame {
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy-800), var(--slate-600) 60%, rgba(201,162,71,0.85) 110%);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.portrait-badge {
  background: var(--ink-black, #0a1424);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-5);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.portrait-badge .badge-line {
  color: var(--gold-500);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
}
.portrait-badge .badge-strong { color: #fff; font-size: 1.05rem; }

/* ---------- Trust bar: refined ---------- */
.trust-bar {
  background:
    radial-gradient(800px 300px at 100% 0%, rgba(74,143,217,0.18), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ink-black, #0a1424), var(--navy-900));
  padding: clamp(var(--space-6), 4vw, var(--space-7)) 0;
  position: relative;
}
.trust-bar::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(201,162,71,0.4), transparent);
}
.trust-grid strong {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw + 0.5rem, 3rem);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-500), #d8b35a);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1;
}
.trust-grid span {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.68);
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
}
@media (min-width: 720px) {
  .trust-grid > div + div { border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10); padding-left: var(--space-5); }
  .trust-grid > div { padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3); }
}

/* ---------- Manifesto: refined ---------- */
.manifesto { padding: clamp(var(--space-8), 8vw, var(--space-9)) 0; }
.manifesto-body {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2vw + 0.8rem, 2.2rem);
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--ink-700);
  text-wrap: balance;
}
.manifesto-body strong { color: var(--ink-black, #0a1424); font-weight: 700; }
.manifesto-body em { color: var(--gold-600); font-style: italic; font-weight: 500; }

/* ---------- Five things: refined ---------- */
.five-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--carolina-500);
  font-variant-numeric: lining-nums;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  opacity: 0.85;
}
.five-item { transition: transform 320ms var(--ease-out-expo); }
.five-item:hover .five-num { color: var(--gold-500); opacity: 1; }

/* ---------- Cards / surfaces: refined depth ---------- */
.card, .issue-card, .involve-card, .form-card, .voter-card, .press-card, .event-item, .quote-card, .handnote-card {
  border-color: var(--hairline);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition:
    transform 320ms var(--ease-out-expo),
    box-shadow 320ms var(--ease-out-expo),
    border-color 240ms var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.card:hover, .issue-card:hover, .involve-card:hover, .press-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--hairline-strong);
}

/* Issue cards — refined number treatment */
.issue-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, #fbf9f4 100%);
}
.issue-number {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
}
.issue-number::before {
  content: "";
  width: 18px; height: 1.5px; background: var(--gold-500);
  display: inline-block;
}
.issue-card h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1vw + 0.9rem, 1.55rem);
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.read-more {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 2px;
}
.read-more::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: auto; bottom: -1px;
  height: 1.5px; width: 100%;
  background: currentColor;
  transform: scaleX(0.3); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 240ms var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.read-more:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* ---------- Quote / press: refined ---------- */
.quote-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, var(--cream-50) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-6) var(--space-5);
  position: relative;
}
.quote-card .quote-glyph {
  color: var(--gold-500); opacity: 0.55;
  width: 32px; height: 28px; display: block;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.quote-body {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--ink-700);
}
.quote-attr {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-500);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  padding-top: var(--space-3);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline);
}

/* ---------- Hand-note card: refined ---------- */
.handnote-card {
  background:
    radial-gradient(600px 300px at 80% -10%, rgba(201,162,71,0.10), transparent 60%),
    #fffdf7;
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-500);
  padding: clamp(var(--space-6), 4vw, var(--space-7));
  border-radius: 4px var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 4px;
}
.handnote-body {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.2vw + 0.7rem, 1.5rem);
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--ink-700);
}

/* ---------- Forms: refined ---------- */
input, select, textarea {
  border-color: var(--hairline-strong);
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: border-color 160ms var(--ease-out-quart), box-shadow 200ms var(--ease-out-quart), background 160ms var(--ease-out-quart);
}
input:focus, select:focus, textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--navy-800);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(15,44,74,0.10);
}
label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.form-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, #fbf9f4 100%);
  border-color: var(--hairline);
}

/* ---------- ZIP card: refined ---------- */
.zip-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff, var(--cream-50));
  border-left-width: 4px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.zip-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }

/* ---------- Final CTA: refined ---------- */
.final-cta {
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 400px at 100% 0%, rgba(74,143,217,0.28), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(700px 400px at 0% 100%, rgba(201,162,71,0.18), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink-black, #0a1424), var(--navy-800));
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.final-cta::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 40%, #000 30%, transparent 80%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 40%, #000 30%, transparent 80%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.final-cta-inner { position: relative; }
.final-cta h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 4.5vw + 0.5rem, 3.5rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.final-cta p { 
  font-size: 1.1875rem; 
  max-width: 56ch; 
  margin-inline: auto; 
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
}

/* ---------- Footer: refined ---------- */
.site-footer {
  background:
    radial-gradient(800px 300px at 50% 0%, rgba(74,143,217,0.10), transparent 60%),
    var(--ink-black, #0a1424);
  padding-top: clamp(var(--space-7), 5vw, var(--space-8));
}
.site-footer h4 {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--gold-500);
}
.site-footer a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  transition: color 160ms var(--ease-out-quart), padding-left 200ms var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.site-footer ul li { position: relative; }
.site-footer ul li a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-500);
}
.footer-bottom {
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  padding-top: var(--space-5);
}
.disclaimer { line-height: 1.65; max-width: 70ch; }

/* ---------- Sticky mobile CTA: refined ---------- */
.sticky-mobile-cta {
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
}

/* ---------- Scroll reveal — refined easing ---------- */
.reveal { transition: opacity 700ms var(--ease-out-expo), transform 700ms var(--ease-out-expo); }

/* ---------- Image polish ---------- */
.portrait-img, .photo-img { transition: transform 600ms var(--ease-out-expo); }
.portrait-frame:hover .portrait-img { transform: scale(1.02); }

/* ---------- Misc refinement ---------- */
.subhead {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.subhead::after {
  content: "";
  flex: 1; min-width: 60px;
  height: 1px; background: var(--hairline-strong);
}

/* Reduce paper-grain intensity slightly to avoid muddiness on photos */
body::after { opacity: 0.035; }

/* Tighter mobile rhythm */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .section { padding: var(--space-7) 0; }
  .hero-credits { font-size: 0.74rem; gap: var(--space-1); }
  .hero-credits li { padding: 0 var(--space-3); }
}

/* Print-friendly cleanup */
@media print {
  .sticky-mobile-cta, .nav-toggle, body::after { display: none !important; }
}


/* ---------- Forum post header polish ---------- */
.post {
  grid-template-columns: 44px 1fr;
  gap: 0.9rem 0.85rem;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.15rem 0.95rem;
}
.post-head {
  display: contents; /* let avatar + meta sit on the post grid */
}
.post-avatar {
  grid-row: 1 / span 3;
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy-800), var(--slate-600));
  color: #fff;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.86rem; letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-feature-settings: normal; /* don't pick up calt/ss01 */
  font-variation-settings: normal;
}
.post.is-admin .post-avatar,
.post-head:has(.badge-candidate) ~ .post-avatar,
.post-avatar.is-candidate {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--red-500), #862828);
}
.post-meta {
  display: flex; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.35rem 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  grid-column: 2;
  min-height: 44px;
}
.post-meta strong {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--ink-black, #0a1424);
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  text-transform: none;
  font-feature-settings: "kern" 1; /* drop liga/calt for names */
  font-variation-settings: normal;
}
.post-meta .post-time {
  color: var(--ink-400);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  text-transform: none;
}
.post-badge {
  font-size: 0.62rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em !important;
  padding: 0.18rem 0.55rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}
.post-badge.badge-candidate,
.post-meta .post-badge:not(.pin):not(.muted) {
  background: var(--red-500);
  color: #fff;
}
.post-body {
  grid-column: 2;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
}
.post-actions {
  grid-column: 2;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}
.post-actions button {
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.post-replies {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
  margin-left: 0.6rem;
  padding-left: 1.1rem;
  border-left: 2px solid rgba(15,44,74,0.08);
}
.post-replies .post {
  background: rgba(15,44,74,0.025);
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem 0.75rem;
}
.post-replies .post-avatar { width: 36px; height: 36px; font-size: 0.74rem; }
.post-replies .post { grid-template-columns: 36px 1fr; }

/* Composer "Posting as" line */
.forum-postas {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--ink-500);
  text-transform: none;
  letter-spacing: 0;
}
.forum-postas strong {
  color: var(--ink-black, #0a1424);
  font-feature-settings: "kern" 1;
  font-variation-settings: normal;
  text-transform: none;
}

/* Forum sidebar headers — keep readable, not the new gilded subhead */
.forum-rules-head {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 0.6rem;
}

/* Auth header name — no uppercase distortion */
.auth-name {
  font-feature-settings: "kern" 1;
  font-variation-settings: normal;
  text-transform: none;
  letter-spacing: 0;
}



/* =================================================================
   MISSING COMPONENTS — restored 2026-06-12
   Styles for sections referenced by HTML that lost their rules.
   ================================================================= */

/* ---------- Hero portrait bleed ---------- */
.hero-portrait-bleed {
  position: relative;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
}
.portrait-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 480px;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--cream-100);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.portrait-frame .portrait-placeholder {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  padding: var(--space-5);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cream-100), var(--sand-200));
  text-align: center;
}
.portrait-frame.has-img,
.photo-placeholder.has-img { padding: 0; }
.portrait-frame.has-img .portrait-placeholder,
.photo-placeholder.has-img { background: none; padding: 0; border: none; }
.portrait-img,
.photo-img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; object-position: center top;
  display: block;
  border-radius: inherit;
}
.portrait-badge {
  position: absolute; right: -8px; bottom: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-800), var(--navy-900));
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.125rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  text-align: right;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.badge-line { 
  display: block; 
  font-size: 0.6875rem; 
  letter-spacing: 0.12em; 
  text-transform: uppercase; 
  color: var(--gold-500); 
  font-weight: 600;
}
.badge-strong { 
  display: block; 
  font-family: var(--font-display); 
  font-weight: 600; 
  font-size: 1rem; 
  margin-top: 3px; 
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

@media (min-width: 860px) {
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr; gap: var(--space-8); }
}

/* ---------- Manifesto ---------- */
.manifesto {
  background: var(--navy-900);
  color: #fff;
  padding: var(--space-9) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.manifesto::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(800px 400px at 10% 0%, rgba(74,143,217,0.18), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(700px 400px at 100% 100%, rgba(201,162,71,0.16), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.manifesto-inner {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}
.manifesto .eyebrow { color: var(--gold-500); }
.manifesto-body {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw + 0.5rem, 2.25rem);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-6);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.manifesto-body strong { 
  color: var(--gold-500); 
  font-weight: 600; 
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(201, 162, 71, 0.3);
}
.manifesto-body em {
  display: block;
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--carolina-400);
  font-style: italic;
}
.manifesto-signature {
  font-family: "Caveat", cursive;
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--cream-50);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ---------- Five things ---------- */
.five-things { padding: var(--space-9) 0; }
.five-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: var(--space-7) auto 0;
}
.five-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-4) var(--space-6);
  align-items: start;
  padding: var(--space-6) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: padding-left 200ms ease;
}
.five-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.five-item:hover {
  padding-left: var(--space-3);
}
.five-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw + 0.5rem, 3.5rem);
  color: var(--gold-500);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(201, 162, 71, 0.15);
}
.five-body h3 { 
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-3); 
  color: var(--navy-900); 
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1.5vw + 0.8rem, 1.5rem);
}
.five-body p  { 
  margin: 0; 
  color: var(--ink-700); 
  font-size: 1.0625rem; 
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ---------- Handnote ---------- */
.handnote { padding: 0 0 var(--space-9); }
.handnote-card {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold-500);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-7);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  position: relative;
}
.handnote-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-3);
}
.handnote-body {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--ink-900);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-4);
}
.handnote-signature {
  font-family: "Caveat", cursive;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--navy-800);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ---------- Press strip (testimonials) ---------- */
.press-strip {
  background: var(--navy-900);
  color: #fff;
  padding: var(--space-9) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.press-strip::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(700px 400px at 0% 0%, rgba(74,143,217,0.14), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(800px 500px at 100% 100%, rgba(201,162,71,0.12), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.press-strip .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.section-head-light h2 { color: #fff; }
.section-head-light .eyebrow { color: var(--gold-500); }
.section-head-light .section-sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }

.quote-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
}
@media (min-width: 700px) { .quote-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 1000px) { .quote-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }

.quote-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-7);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: all 250ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  position: relative;
}
.quote-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}
.quote-glyph {
  width: 48px; height: 44px;
  color: var(--gold-500);
  opacity: 0.5;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(201, 162, 71, 0.25));
}
.quote-body {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}
.quote-attr {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--carolina-400);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0;
  padding-top: var(--space-4);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  letter-spacing: 0.005em;
}
.quote-attr .muted { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); font-weight: 400; }

/* ---------- Eyebrow mark ---------- */
.eyebrow-mark {
  width: 16px; height: 16px;
  color: var(--gold-500);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ---------- Photo placeholder (about page) ---------- */
.photo-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cream-100), var(--sand-200));
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.meet-photo { position: relative; }
.meet-photo .photo-placeholder { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }

/* ---------- Splash safety: hide if no JS / reduced motion ---------- */
body:not(.splash-active) .splash { display: none; }



/* =================================================================
   FIXES — 2026-06: missing component styles for editorial hero
   ================================================================= */

/* Constrain inline editorial SVGs so they don't fill the viewport */
.hand-underline {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 220px;
  height: 12px;
  margin: -2px 0 0 2px;
  color: var(--gold-500);
  opacity: 0.85;
}
.accent-word {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--ink-900);
}

.icon-arrow-hand {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 40px;
  height: 14px;
  margin-left: 0.4rem;
  color: var(--navy-800);
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.sticky-mobile-cta-arrow {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 36px;
  height: 14px;
  margin-left: 0.4rem;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

/* SC district map watermark behind hero copy */
.hero-district-map {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 35%;
  width: 420px;
  height: auto;
  color: var(--navy-700);
  opacity: 0.06;
  transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(-3deg);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Editorial hero grid */
.hero-editorial-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-7);
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero-editorial-copy { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
@media (min-width: 860px) {
  .hero-editorial-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: var(--space-8);
  }
}

/* Display headline soft accent word */
.hero-display .hero-display-soft {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}
.hero-display .hero-display-soft::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0.1em;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, var(--slate-600) 20%, var(--slate-600) 80%, transparent 100%);
  opacity: 0.25;
}

.hero-display { text-wrap: balance; overflow: visible; }

.hero-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.4vw + 0.5rem, 1.4rem);
  color: var(--ink-700);
  line-height: 1.5;
  max-width: 28ch;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-5);
}

.hero-rule {
  width: 60px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-500);
  margin: var(--space-5) 0;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.hero-credits {
  list-style: none;
  margin: var(--space-4) 0 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-500);
}
.hero-credits li { position: relative; padding-right: var(--space-4); }
.hero-credits li:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: "·";
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  color: var(--gold-500);
}

body { overflow-x: clip; }

/* Eyebrow dot color override for navy backgrounds */
.section-head-light .eyebrow .dot { background: var(--gold-500); }

/* === FIXES 2: hero SVG sizing (override) === */
.accent-word {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block !important;
  color: var(--ink-900);
}
.accent-word .hand-underline {
  position: absolute !important;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: -4px;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: none !important;
  height: 10px !important;
  display: block;
  color: var(--gold-500);
  stroke: var(--gold-500);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 3;
  stroke-linecap: round;
}
.hand-underline path { stroke: var(--gold-500); fill: none; stroke-width: 3; stroke-linecap: round; }

.icon-arrow-hand {
  width: 40px !important;
  height: 14px !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
  vertical-align: middle;
  color: var(--navy-800);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.icon-arrow-hand use,
.icon-arrow-hand path { stroke: currentColor; fill: none; }

.sticky-mobile-cta-arrow {
  width: 28px !important;
  height: 12px !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
}

.hero-district-map {
  position: absolute !important;
  width: 240px !important;
  height: auto !important;
  top: 40% !important;
  left: 50% !important;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) !important;
  opacity: 0.06 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  z-index: 0 !important;
  color: var(--navy-800);
}

.brand-text { white-space: nowrap; min-width: 0; }
.brand-name { white-space: nowrap; overflow: visible; text-overflow: clip; }
.brand-slogan { white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; max-width: 220px; }

/* Hide all loose squiggles/underlines if not in accent-word */
.hero .icon-squiggle, .hero svg[viewBox="0 0 200 14"]:not(.icon-arrow-hand):not(.sticky-mobile-cta-arrow) {
  max-width: 200px;
  display: inline-block;
  height: 14px;
}
/* === FIXES 2: hero SVG sizing (override) === */
.accent-word {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block !important;
  color: var(--ink-900);
}
.accent-word .hand-underline {
  position: absolute !important;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: -4px;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: none !important;
  height: 10px !important;
  display: block;
  color: var(--gold-500);
  stroke: var(--gold-500);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 3;
  stroke-linecap: round;
}
.hand-underline path { stroke: var(--gold-500); fill: none; stroke-width: 3; stroke-linecap: round; }

.icon-arrow-hand {
  width: 40px !important;
  height: 14px !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
  vertical-align: middle;
  color: var(--navy-800);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.icon-arrow-hand use,
.icon-arrow-hand path { stroke: currentColor; fill: none; }

.sticky-mobile-cta-arrow {
  width: 28px !important;
  height: 12px !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
}

.hero-district-map {
  position: absolute !important;
  width: 240px !important;
  height: auto !important;
  top: 40% !important;
  left: 50% !important;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) !important;
  opacity: 0.06 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  z-index: 0 !important;
  color: var(--navy-800);
}

.brand-text { white-space: nowrap; min-width: 0; }
.brand-name { white-space: nowrap; overflow: visible; text-overflow: clip; }
.brand-slogan { white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; max-width: 220px; }

/* Hide all loose squiggles/underlines if not in accent-word */
.hero .icon-squiggle, .hero svg[viewBox="0 0 200 14"]:not(.icon-arrow-hand):not(.sticky-mobile-cta-arrow) {
  max-width: 200px;
  display: inline-block;
  height: 14px;
}