every presidential election It feels like the most important thing ever. But this might actually make it onto the label. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump offer visions of America’s future that couldn’t be more different. Their campaigns vary widely in tone, style, and content. Perhaps, really, the only thing they have in common is the extent to which they are documented online.

But while memes and shares defined the 2024 U.S. presidential election in many ways, there are plenty of moments around the world that happened outside the viral spotlight. At WIRED, we took a step back to momentarily reflect on the past few months, exploring places, scenes, and people that don’t always make our feed. Here’s a different look at America, often at odds and rarely offline.