.issues {
    padding: var(--section-padding);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(30,199,240,0.06) 0%, rgba(30,199,240,0.12) 50%, rgba(30,199,240,0.06) 100%);
    position: relative;
}

#our-platform ~ .does-not-exist { display:none; } /* no-op to keep patch minimal */
.page-header .page-subtitle,
.issues .section-subtitle,
.section-header .section-subtitle {
    color: var(--charcoal) !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--charcoal) !important;
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
}

/* Improve readability of page subtitle in headers (e.g., About page) */
.page-header .page-subtitle {
    color: var(--charcoal) !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--charcoal) !important;
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
}

/* Enhanced About Section */
.about {
    padding: var(--section-padding);
    background: var(--gradient-card);
    position: relative;
}

.about::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 100px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--white) 0%, transparent 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.about-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: start;
}

.about-text p {
    color: var(--dark-gray);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.about-stats {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 30px;
}

.stat {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border: 2px solid var(--tech-light);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.stat::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--gradient-tech);
}

.stat:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: var(--mountain-cyan);
}

.stat-number {
    display: block;
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    background: var(--gradient-tech);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.stat-label {
    color: var(--dark-gray);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* Enhanced Issues Section */
.issues {
    padding: var(--section-padding);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(30,199,240,0.06) 0%, rgba(30,199,240,0.12) 50%, rgba(30,199,240,0.06) 100%);
    position: relative;
}

.issues::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 100px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--tech-light) 0%, transparent 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
/* Platform page: remove top overlay band so the section blends cleanly */
#our-platform.issues::before { content: none !important; }

.issues-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(380px, 1fr));
    gap: 40px;
}

.issue-card {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 32px 28px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-xl);
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
    border: none;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.issue-card::before { content: none; }

.issue-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }

/* Platform page: restore showcase animations for platform cards */
#our-platform .issue-card {
    border: none;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
    padding: 16px 18px;
}
#our-platform .issue-card::before { content: none; }
#our-platform .issue-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.01);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    animation: cardBounce 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

@keyframes cardBounce {
  0% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.015); }
  100% { transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.01); }
}

/* Make Platform cards more compact and text-wrapped */
#our-platform .issues-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); gap: 24px; }
#our-platform .issue-icon { width: 64px; height: 64px; margin: 0 auto 12px; }
#our-platform .issue-card h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
#our-platform .issue-summary p { margin-bottom: 10px; }
#our-platform .expand-btn, #our-platform .collapse-btn { padding: 8px 12px; font-size: 0.95rem; }

.issue-icon {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    margin: 0 auto 30px;
    background: var(--gradient-tech);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    position: relative;
}

.issue-icon::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -5px;
    left: -5px;
    right: -5px;
    bottom: -5px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gradient-tech);
    opacity: 0.3;
    z-index: -1;
}

.issue-icon i {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--white);
}

.issue-card h3 {
    color: var(--charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
}

.issue-card p {
    color: var(--medium-gray);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.issue-card .expand-btn,
.issue-card .collapse-btn {
    margin-top: 12px;
    background: var(--gradient-tech);
    color: var(--tech-orange);
    border: none;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.issue-card .expand-btn:hover,
.issue-card .collapse-btn:hover { color: var(--tech-gold); transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }

.issue-card .expand-btn i,
.issue-card .collapse-btn i { margin-left: 8px; }

/* Enhanced Contact Section */
.contact {
    padding: var(--section-padding);
    background: var(--gradient-card);
    position: relative;
}

/* CTA bottom centering */
.cta .container { display: flex; justify-content: center; }
.cta .cta-content { max-width: 760px; text-align: center; margin: 0 auto; }
.cta .cta-buttons { justify-content: center; }
/* CTA: normalize Donate size to match other buttons */
.cta .cta-buttons .btn.btn-secondary {
    padding: 14px 28px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    min-width: auto;
}
/* CTA subline styling */
.cta .cta-subline { color: var(--tech-orange); font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold); margin: 6px 0 14px; }

/* Plan modal step viewer styles */
.plan-modal .step-viewer { padding: 8px 12px 12px; }
.plan-modal .step-stage { min-height: 140px; transition: opacity .35s ease, transform .35s ease; cursor: ew-resize; position: relative; }
.plan-modal .step-stage.animate { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.plan-modal .step-stage { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
.plan-modal .step-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 2px solid var(--tech-light);
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    padding: 14px 16px;
}
.plan-modal .step-badge {
    display: inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 9999px;
    background: var(--gradient-tech); color: var(--white); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.plan-modal .step-body h4.step-part { margin: 10px 0 6px; color: var(--mountain-blue); }
.plan-modal .step-body p { margin: 0 0 10px; color: var(--medium-gray); line-height: 1.7; }
.plan-modal .step-controls { display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px; margin-top: 14px; }
.plan-modal .step-indicator { color: var(--charcoal); font-weight: 600; }
.step-prev[disabled], .step-next[disabled] { opacity: 0.6; cursor: not-allowed; }
.step-date { color: var(--mountain-blue); font-weight: 600; padding: 16px 24px; }

/* Visual hint arrows (animate subtly to indicate navigation) */
.plan-modal .step-stage::before,
.plan-modal .step-stage::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 50%; width: 12px; height: 12px; border-top: 2px solid var(--tech-light); border-right: 2px solid var(--tech-light);
  opacity: 0.6; transition: opacity .2s;
}
.plan-modal .step-stage::before { left: 10px; transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(-135deg); animation: hintLeft 1.6s ease-in-out infinite; }
.plan-modal .step-stage::after { right: 10px; transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(45deg); animation: hintRight 1.6s ease-in-out infinite; }

@keyframes hintLeft { 0%,100% { transform: translate(-2px,-50%) rotate(-135deg);} 50% { transform: translate(0,-50%) rotate(-135deg);} }
@keyframes hintRight { 0%,100% { transform: translate(2px,-50%) rotate(45deg);} 50% { transform: translate(0,-50%) rotate(45deg);} }

/* Bottom-centered instructional hint */
.plan-modal .stage-hint {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--medium-gray);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  padding: 8px 12px 2px;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

/* Plan modal entrance animations */
.plan-modal { animation: modalBackdropIn 240ms ease-out both; }
.plan-modal__content { animation: modalContentIn 300ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1) both; transform-origin: center; }

@keyframes modalBackdropIn {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to { opacity: 1; }
}

@keyframes modalContentIn {
  0% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px) scale(0.98); }
  60% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1.005); }
  100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .plan-modal, .plan-modal__content { animation: none !important; }
}

.contact-form {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 50px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-xl);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border: 2px solid var(--tech-light);
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.form-group label {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
    color: var(--charcoal);
}

.form-group input,
.form-group textarea,
.form-group select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 16px;
    border: 2px solid var(--tech-light);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    background: var(--white);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus,
.form-group select:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--mountain-cyan);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(30, 199, 240, 0.1);
}

/* Enhanced Footer */
.footer {
    background: var(--tech-darker);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 60px 0 30px;
    position: relative;
}

.footer::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--gradient-tech);
}

.footer-content {
    max-width: var(--container-max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 40px;
}

.footer-logo {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
}

.footer-logo-img {
    height: 60px;
    width: auto;
    border-radius: 8px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
}

.footer-logo-text {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
    color: var(--mountain-cyan);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.footer-section h3 {
    color: var(--mountain-cyan);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.footer-section p,
.footer-section a {
    color: var(--light-gray);
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: block;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

/* Footer social links horizontal */
.social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: center;
}
.social-links a { display: inline-flex; width: 36px; height: 36px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border: 1px solid var(--tech-dark); border-radius: 9999px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); transition: transform 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease; }
.social-links a:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); border-color: var(--mountain-cyan); }

.footer-section a:hover {
    color: var(--mountain-cyan);
}

.footer-bottom {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 40px;
    padding-top: 30px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--tech-dark);
    color: var(--medium-gray);
}

/* Tech-Inspired Animations */
@keyframes techGlow {
    0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(30, 199, 240, 0.3); }
    50% { box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(30, 199, 240, 0.6); }
}

@keyframes warmPulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); }
    50% { transform: scale(1.02); }
}

/* Presence-forward donate pulse */
@keyframes donatePulse {
    0% {
        transform: scale(1);
        box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(30, 199, 240, 0.35), 0 0 36px rgba(27, 130, 224, 0.25);
    }
    50% {
        transform: scale(1.08);
        box-shadow: 0 0 34px rgba(30, 199, 240, 0.60), 0 0 72px rgba(27, 130, 224, 0.45);
    }
    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(30, 199, 240, 0.35), 0 0 36px rgba(27, 130, 224, 0.25);
    }
}

/* CTA: Make Stay Updated solid background instead of outline */
.cta .cta-buttons .btn.btn-outline {
    background: var(--gradient-tech);
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--mountain-blue);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.cta .cta-buttons .btn.btn-outline:hover,
.cta .cta-buttons .btn.btn-outline:focus-visible {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
    border-color: var(--mountain-cyan);
    outline: none;
}

.tech-glow {
    animation: techGlow 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.warm-pulse {
    animation: warmPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 40px;
    }
    
    .candidate-photo {
        width: 80vw;
        max-width: 360px;
        aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
        height: auto;
        border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
        object-fit: cover;
    }
    
    .about-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
    
    .issues-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .contact-form {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    h1 { font-size: 2.5rem; }
    h2 { font-size: 2rem; }
    
    .hero {
        padding: 100px 0 60px;
    }
    
    .btn {
        padding: 12px 20px;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
    
    .hero-buttons {
    flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }
}

/* Additional Tech Elements */
.tech-border {
    border: 2px solid var(--mountain-cyan);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    position: relative;
}

.tech-border::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -2px;
    left: -2px;
    right: -2px;
    bottom: -2px;
    background: var(--gradient-tech);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 0.1;
}

.gradient-text {
    background: var(--gradient-tech);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.warm-text {
    background: var(--gradient-warm);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

/* Mobile Navigation */
.nav-toggle {
    display: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.nav-toggle .bar {
    display: block;
    width: 24px;
    height: 2px;
    margin: 5px 0;
    background: #1f2937;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .nav-menu {
        display: none;
        position: fixed;
        top: 80px;
        right: 12px;
        left: auto;
        width: min(85vw, 300px);
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
        border: 1px solid var(--tech-light);
        border-radius: 12px;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 12px;
        padding: 14px 16px;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
        z-index: 1100;
    }

    .nav-menu.active {
        display: flex;
    }

    .nav-toggle { display: block; position: absolute; right: 16px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); }
    .nav-container { justify-content: center; position: relative; }
    .nav-logo { position: absolute; left: 16px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); }
    .nav-logo a { justify-content: flex-start; }
    .nav-logo-img { height: 36px; }
    /* Centered brand constraints */
    .nav-title { position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); width: auto; max-width: calc(100vw - 140px); }
    .nav-title .nav-logo-text { font-size: 1.2rem; white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; padding: 0 8px; }
    /* Centered brand variant should not clip */
    .top-brand .nav-logo-text { overflow: visible; text-overflow: clip; max-width: 92vw; padding: 0 12px; }
    .nav-link { padding: 8px 4px; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .nav-logo-text { font-size: 1.05rem; max-width: 58vw; }
    .nav-title .nav-logo-text { font-size: 1.05rem; max-width: 60vw; }
    .top-brand .nav-logo-text { max-width: 96vw; padding: 0 12px; }
    .top-brand .nav-text-top { font-size: 1.6rem; }
    .top-brand .nav-text-bottom { font-size: 1.15rem; }
}

/* Responsive grids for News and Events */
.articles-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
}

.events-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .articles-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .events-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* News Page Frames */
.featured-article {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 28px;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 2px solid var(--tech-light);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    padding: 24px;
}

.article-image, .article-image-small {
    background: var(--bg-gradient-card);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    border: 2px solid var(--tech-light);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.featured-image-placeholder, .news-image-placeholder {
    height: 180px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--medium-gray);
}

.news-article {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 2px solid var(--tech-light);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 140px 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 16px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.news-article:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: var(--mountain-cyan);
}

.article-info h3 { margin: 8px 0; color: var(--charcoal); }
.article-summary { color: var(--medium-gray); line-height: 1.6; }

.article-meta, .post-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--medium-gray);
}

.article-date { color: var(--mountain-blue); font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold); }
.article-category { color: var(--colorado-orange); font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .4px; }

/* Events Page Frames */
.event-card, .type-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 2px solid var(--tech-light);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    padding: 24px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.event-card:hover, .type-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: var(--mountain-cyan);
}

.event-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 6px 10px;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    background: var(--gradient-warm);
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.event-date {
    display: flex;
    gap: 6px;
    align-items: baseline;
    color: var(--mountain-blue);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
}

.host-photo-placeholder {
    height: 200px;
    background: var(--bg-gradient-card);
    border: 2px solid var(--tech-light);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--medium-gray);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .featured-article { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .news-article { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Contact Page Frames */
.contact-section .contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
    align-items: start;
}
.contact-section { padding: 32px 0 72px; }

.contact-card, .contact-info {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 2px solid var(--tech-light);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    padding: 18px;
    transition: none;
}
.contact-card .form-actions { margin-top: 10px; }
.contact-card .form-disclaimer { margin-top: 8px; }
.contact-options { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.contact-card p, .contact-info p, .contact-info li { overflow-wrap: anywhere; word-break: break-word; margin: 0 0 8px; }
.info-list li { margin: 0 0 6px; }

.contact-card h2, .contact-info h2 { color: var(--charcoal); margin-bottom: 16px; }

.option-tile {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    border: 2px solid var(--tech-light);
    background: var(--bg-gradient-card);
    color: var(--charcoal);
    border-radius: 9999px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.option-tile:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--mountain-cyan); }
.interest-toggle-group { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-top: 6px; }
.interest-toggle {
    appearance: none;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    border: 2px solid var(--tech-light);
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--charcoal);
    border-radius: 9999px;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}
.interest-toggle:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); border-color: var(--mountain-cyan); }
.interest-toggle.active,
.interest-toggle[aria-pressed="true"] {
    background: var(--gradient-tech);
    color: #fff !important;
    border-color: var(--mountain-blue);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.interest-toggle:focus-visible { outline: none; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(30,199,240,0.18), 0 0 0 1px var(--mountain-cyan) inset; }

/* Small inline hint text next to labels */
.field-hint { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--medium-gray); margin-left: 8px; font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium); }


/* Enhance icons inside contact option tiles */
.option-tile i {
    width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 9999px;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(27,130,224,0.10);
    color: var(--mountain-blue);
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.08) inset;
}

/* Per-option colors (General, Volunteer, Meet & Greet, Press) */
#contact-options .option-tile:nth-child(1) {
    border-color: rgba(248,179,23,0.4);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(248,179,23,0.10) 0%, rgba(248,179,23,0.05) 100%);
}
#contact-options .option-tile:nth-child(1) i {
    background: rgba(248,179,23,0.18);
    color: var(--tech-gold);
}

#contact-options .option-tile:nth-child(2) {
    border-color: rgba(30,199,240,0.45);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(30,199,240,0.12) 0%, rgba(27,130,224,0.08) 100%);
}
#contact-options .option-tile:nth-child(2) i {
    background: rgba(30,199,240,0.20);
    color: var(--mountain-cyan);
}

#contact-options .option-tile:nth-child(3) {
    border-color: rgba(243,107,33,0.45);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(243,107,33,0.12) 0%, rgba(249,165,26,0.08) 100%);
}
#contact-options .option-tile:nth-child(3) i {
    background: rgba(243,107,33,0.20);
    color: var(--colorado-orange);
}

#contact-options .option-tile:nth-child(4) {
    border-color: rgba(23,76,159,0.35);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(27,130,224,0.10) 0%, rgba(23,76,159,0.06) 100%);
}
#contact-options .option-tile:nth-child(4) i {
    background: rgba(23,76,159,0.18);
    color: var(--mountain-shadow);
}

#contact-options .option-tile:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.info-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.info-list li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin: 10px 0; color: var(--dark-gray); }
.info-list i { color: var(--mountain-blue); }

.contact-cta { display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-top: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.contact-card p, .contact-info p, .contact-info li { overflow-wrap: anywhere; word-break: break-word; }
/* Contact form layout (ID selector) */
#contact-form .form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; }
#contact-form .form-group { margin-bottom: 12px; }
#contact-form textarea { min-height: 110px; }
/* Compact form width and align actions */
#contact-form { max-width: 720px; }
#contact-form .form-row:first-of-type { grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr; }
#contact-form .form-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
#contact-form .form-actions .btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; min-height: 44px; }
/* Make textarea span entire row */
#contact-form .full-span { grid-column: 1 / -1; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .contact-section .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Consistent slight lift animation for all cards */
:where(
    .value-card,
    .bio-stat,
    .event-card,
    .type-card,
    .news-article,
    .featured-article,
    .blog-post,
    .blog-card,
    .issue-card
) {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

:where(
    .value-card,
    .bio-stat,
    .event-card,
    .type-card,
    .news-article,
    .featured-article,
    .blog-post,
    .blog-card,
    .issue-card
):hover,
:where(
    .value-card,
    .bio-stat,
    .event-card,
    .type-card,
    .news-article,
    .featured-article,
    .blog-post,
    .blog-card,
    .issue-card
):focus-visible {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: var(--mountain-cyan);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    :where(
        .value-card,
        .bio-stat,
        .event-card,
        .type-card,
        .news-article,
        .featured-article,
        .blog-post,
        .blog-card,
        .issue-card
    ) { transition: none; }
}

/* Mobile Hero background fix */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero {
        background-attachment: scroll;
    }
}

/* Additional mobile typography step */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    h1 { font-size: 2.8rem; }
    h2 { font-size: 2.1rem; }
}

/* Enhanced Background Gradients */
:root {
    --bg-gradient-soft: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #e9ecef 100%);
    --bg-gradient-warm: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff8e1 0%, #ffeaa7 100%);
    --bg-gradient-cool: linear-gradient(135deg, #f1f3f4 0%, #e3f2fd 100%);
    --bg-gradient-dark: linear-gradient(135deg, #2c3e50 0%, #34495e 100%);
    --bg-gradient-tech: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1a2e 0%, #16213e 50%, #0f3460 100%);
    --bg-gradient-card: linear-gradient(145deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #e9ecef 100%);
    --bg-gradient-section: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #e9ecef 50%, #dee2e6 100%);
    --bg-gradient-warm-deep: linear-gradient(135deg, #371700 0%, #7a2e00 50%, #F36B21 100%);
    /* Page-wide vertical hero-like gradient: light → darker → light */
    --bg-page-hero: linear-gradient(180deg,
        rgba(252, 235, 154, 0.9) 0%,
        rgba(248, 229, 124, 0.85) 25%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) 50%,
        rgba(248, 229, 124, 0.85) 75%,
        rgba(252, 235, 154, 0.9) 100%
    );
    /* Page gradient: Mountain Shadow → Mountain Blue → Mountain Cyan → Warm (Gold → Orange) */
    --bg-page-triple: linear-gradient(180deg,
        var(--mountain-shadow) 0%,
        var(--mountain-blue) 35%,
        var(--mountain-cyan) 60%,
        var(--tech-gold) 82%,
        var(--colorado-orange) 100%
    );
}

/* Enhanced Message Section with Dark Gradient */
.message {
    padding: 48px 0;
    background: var(--bg-gradient-dark);
    position: relative;
    color: var(--white);
}

.message::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 100px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--white) 0%, transparent 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.message-content {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.message-content h2 {
    color: var(--white);
    background: var(--gradient-warm);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
}

.message-content p {
    color: var(--light-gray);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
} 

/* Blog Newsletter Integration */
.blog-newsletter-integrated {
    margin-top: 80px;
    padding: 60px 40px;
    background: var(--bg-gradient-card);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-xl);
    text-align: center;
    border: 2px solid var(--tech-light);
}

.newsletter-content h2 {
    color: var(--charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    font-size: 2rem;
}

.newsletter-content p {
    color: var(--medium-gray);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.newsletter-form .form-group {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: nowrap; /* keep input and button on one line */
    margin: 0;
    width: 100%;
}

.newsletter-form input[type="email"] {
    padding: 14px 20px;
    border: 2px solid var(--tech-light);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    font-size: 1rem;
    min-width: 0; /* allow shrink on narrow screens */
    flex: 1 1 auto; /* grow to fill remaining space */
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.newsletter-form input[type="email"]:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--mountain-cyan);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(30, 199, 240, 0.1);
}

.newsletter-form .btn {
    padding: 14px 24px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    flex: 0 0 auto; /* keep button width intrinsic and on the right */
    white-space: nowrap;
} 

/* Blog Page Styling (frames/cards) */
.blog-posts {
    padding: 80px 0;
}

.posts-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(340px, 1fr));
    gap: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.blog-post {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    border: 2px solid var(--tech-light);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-post:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: var(--mountain-cyan);
}

.post-image {
    height: 220px;
    background: var(--bg-gradient-card);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.blog-image-placeholder {
    color: var(--medium-gray);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
}

.post-info {
    padding: 24px 28px 28px;
}

.post-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.post-date {
    color: var(--mountain-blue);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
}

.post-category {
    color: var(--colorado-orange);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.4px;
}

.blog-post h3 {
    color: var(--charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.post-summary {
    color: var(--medium-gray);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.read-more {
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    background: var(--gradient-warm);
    color: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--colorado-orange);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: gap 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.read-more i { margin-left: 2px; }

.read-more:hover { 
    gap: 12px; 
    background: var(--gradient-tech);
    border-color: var(--mountain-blue);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .posts-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* About Page Frames & Icons */
.bio-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: start;
}

.candidate-photo-large {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    border: none;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* Improve readability of About page text */
.biography .bio-text {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
    border: 1px solid var(--tech-light);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    padding: 18px 20px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.biography .bio-text p {
    color: var(--charcoal);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .biography .bio-text { padding: 14px 16px; }
}

.bio-stats {
    margin-top: 16px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(140px, 1fr));
    gap: 16px;
}

.bio-stat {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 2px solid var(--tech-light);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    padding: 16px;
        text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.bio-stat:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }

.values-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
}

.value-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 2px solid var(--tech-light);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    padding: 28px;
        text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.value-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }

.value-icon {
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    margin: 0 auto 16px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--tech-gold) 0%, var(--colorado-orange) 70%);
    color: var(--white);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.value-icon i { font-size: 1.6rem; }

    .family-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
    align-items: start;
    }

    .family-image {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    border: none;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .bio-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .family-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Values, Family, and Bio-Stats extended styles */
.value-card h3 { color: var(--charcoal); margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 1.2rem; }
.value-card p { color: var(--medium-gray); line-height: 1.6; }
.issue-card p, .news-article p, .event-card p, .type-card p, .value-card p { overflow-wrap: anywhere; word-break: break-word; }

/* Optional icon variants for flexibility */
.value-icon.warm { background: var(--gradient-warm); }
.value-icon.tech { background: var(--gradient-tech); }

/* Bio stats typography */
.bio-stat .stat-number {
    display: block;
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    background: var(--gradient-tech);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.bio-stat .stat-label { color: var(--medium-gray); font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* Family text frame */
.family-text {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 2px solid var(--tech-light);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
        padding: 20px;
    }
/* Ensure family text card wraps to content and doesn't match photo height */
.family-text { align-self: start; }
.family-text p { overflow-wrap: anywhere; word-break: break-word; }

/* Decorative gradient strip on family text */
.family-text { position: relative; }
.family-text::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--gradient-warm);
    border-top-left-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    border-top-right-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .value-card { padding: 22px; }
    .family-text { padding: 16px; }
}

/* Home: Latest Blog Posts compact scroller */
.blog-preview { padding: var(--section-padding); }
.blog-preview .section-header { margin-bottom: 20px; }

.blog-scroller {
    position: relative;
}

.blog-grid {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.blog-grid::-webkit-scrollbar { height: 8px; }
.blog-grid::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.05); border-radius: 8px; }
.blog-grid::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: rgba(27,130,224,0.45); border-radius: 8px; }

.blog-card {
    flex: 0 0 260px;
    max-width: 260px;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 2px solid var(--tech-light);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    padding: 16px;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: var(--mountain-cyan); }
.blog-card h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--charcoal); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.blog-card p { color: var(--medium-gray); font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.5; }
.blog-date { color: var(--mountain-blue); font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold); font-size: 0.85rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .blog-card { flex-basis: 220px; max-width: 220px; }
}

/* About + Message paired cards */
.about-message { padding: 60px 0; background: transparent; }
.about-message-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 24px;
    align-items: start;
    grid-template-rows: auto auto;
    grid-template-areas: 
      "about message"
      "about volunteer";
}
/* Allow grid rows to auto-fit so shorter cards don't force equal heights */
.about-message-grid > * { align-self: start; }

.about-card, .message-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 2px solid var(--tech-light);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    padding: 22px 24px;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
    overflow-wrap: anywhere;
    word-break: break-word;
}
.about-card { background: transparent; }
/* Home page only: restore light background for the About card */
.about-message .about-card { background: var(--bg-yellow); }

/* Volunteer card tweak */
.volunteer-card .btn { margin-top: 8px; }
/* Volunteer card: white background and ensure wrapping */
.volunteer-card { background: var(--white) !important; align-self: start; }
.volunteer-card p { overflow-wrap: anywhere; word-break: break-word; }
/* Volunteer card: orange subline and glowing button */
.volunteer-card .section-subtitle { color: var(--tech-orange); font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold); }
.volunteer-card .btn.btn-primary {
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(30, 199, 240, 0.28), 0 0 36px rgba(27, 130, 224, 0.18);
  border-color: var(--mountain-cyan);
}
.volunteer-card .btn.btn-primary:hover,
.volunteer-card .btn.btn-primary:focus-visible {
  box-shadow: 0 0 28px rgba(30, 199, 240, 0.50), 0 0 56px rgba(27, 130, 224, 0.35);
  outline: none;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Grid area assignments for slide-up layout */
.about-message .volunteer-card { grid-area: volunteer; }
.about-message .about-card { grid-area: about; }
.about-message .message-card:not(.volunteer-card) { grid-area: message; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .about-message-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: auto auto auto;
    grid-template-areas:
      "about"
      "message"
      "volunteer";
  }
}
.message-card { background: var(--bg-light-yellow); }
/* Make message card smaller and borderless */
.message-card { border: none; padding: 16px 18px; }

/* About card: remove border and add tech glow on hover/active */
.about-card { border: none; }
.about-card:hover,
.about-card:focus-within,
.about-card:active {
    border: none;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.about-card:hover, .message-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.about-card h2, .message-card h2 { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.about-card .section-subtitle { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.message-card p { color: var(--medium-gray); }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .about-message-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Our Platform: Vertical tech timeline */
.platform-vertical { padding: var(--section-padding); background: transparent; }
.platform-vertical .section-header { margin-bottom: 24px; }

.platform-list { position: relative; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.platform-list::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 4px;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: var(--colorado-orange);
    border-radius: 4px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(243,107,33,0.35);
}

.platform-item { position: relative; margin: 12px 0; }

.platform-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 2px solid var(--tech-light);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    padding: 16px 18px;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
    position: relative;
}
.platform-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: var(--mountain-cyan); }
.platform-card h3 { margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--charcoal); }
.platform-card p { margin: 0; color: var(--medium-gray); font-size: 0.95rem; overflow-wrap: anywhere; word-break: break-word; }
.platform-actions { margin-top: 10px; }
.platform-actions .btn { padding: 8px 14px; font-size: 0.9rem; }
/* Hero socials button placement and sizing */
.hero-socials { margin-top: 10px; display: flex; justify-content: center; width: 100%; grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.hero-socials .btn { padding: 16px 38px; font-size: 1.12rem; border-width: 2px; min-width: 220px; width: 220px; font-family: 'Poppins', var(--font-primary); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.2px; }

/* Alternating layout with burnt orange connector */
.platform-item { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(480px, 1fr) 24px minmax(480px, 1fr); align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.platform-item:nth-child(odd) .platform-card { grid-column: 1; }
.platform-item:nth-child(odd) .platform-connector { grid-column: 2; }
.platform-item:nth-child(odd) .platform-spacer { grid-column: 3; }
.platform-item:nth-child(even) .platform-card { grid-column: 3; }
.platform-item:nth-child(even) .platform-connector { grid-column: 2; }
.platform-item:nth-child(even) .platform-spacer { grid-column: 1; }

.platform-connector { height: 100%; position: relative; }
.platform-connector::before { content: none; }

/* Horizontal connectors to touch cards (path effect) */
.platform-item:nth-child(odd) .platform-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    right: -24px; /* gap (12) + half middle col (12) */
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 24px;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--colorado-orange);
    border-radius: 4px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(243,107,33,0.35);
}

.platform-item:nth-child(even) .platform-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: -24px; /* gap (12) + half middle col (12) */
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 24px;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--colorado-orange);
    border-radius: 4px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(243,107,33,0.35);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .platform-item { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .platform-connector, .platform-spacer { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .platform-list { padding-left: 28px; }
    .platform-list::before { left: 12px; }
    .platform-item::before { left: 5px; }
} 


#our-platform.issues::before { content: none !important; }