/* =========================================================
   THE GKMC TIMES — Broadsheet Design System
   Gajju Khan Medical College, Swabi, KPK
   ========================================================= */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,500;0,600;0,700;0,900;1,600&family=PT+Serif:ital,wght@0,400;0,700;1,400&family=Barlow+Condensed:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap');

:root{
  --paper: #FFFFFF;
  --paper-dim: #F3F3F3;
  --ink: #121212;
  --ink-soft: #444444;
  --maroon: #C10000;
  --maroon-dark: #8F0000;
  --maroon-tint: #FF8A80;
  --steel: #666666;
  --rule: #E2E2E2;
  --rule-strong: #121212;
  --gold: #97740A;

  --display: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --body: 'PT Serif', Georgia, serif;
  --utility: 'Barlow Condensed', Arial, sans-serif;

  --max-w: 1180px;

  /* Modern depth & motion tokens */
  --shadow-xs: 0 1px 2px rgba(18,18,18,.06);
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(18,18,18,.08);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(18,18,18,.12);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 48px rgba(18,18,18,.18);
  --shadow-maroon: 0 10px 26px rgba(193,0,0,.22);
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.22,.68,.31,1);
  --fast: .18s;
  --med: .32s;
  --radius-sm: 4px;
  --radius-md: 8px;
}

*{ box-sizing: border-box; }

html{
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px; /* base — everything below is rem-based, so this scales the whole site */
}

/* Bump base text size on bigger screens so reading text isn't tiny on laptop/desktop monitors */
@media (min-width: 1024px){ html{ font-size: 17.5px; } }
@media (min-width: 1440px){ html{ font-size: 18.5px; } }
@media (min-width: 1920px){ html{ font-size: 19.5px; } }

body{
  margin:0;
  background: var(--paper);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--body);
  line-height: 1.55;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 1px 1px, rgba(25,23,15,.035) 1px, transparent 0);
  background-size: 22px 22px;
}

img{ max-width:100%; display:block; }

a{ color: inherit; text-decoration:none; transition: color var(--fast) var(--ease); }
a:hover{ text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-thickness: 1.5px; text-underline-offset: 2px; }

::selection{ background: var(--maroon); color: var(--paper); }

/* subtle scrollbar polish */
::-webkit-scrollbar{ width:10px; height:10px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track{ background: var(--paper-dim); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{ background: var(--rule-strong); border-radius: 10px; border: 2px solid var(--paper-dim); }

.wrap{
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

:focus-visible{
  outline: 2px solid var(--maroon);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  *{ animation: none !important; transition: none !important; }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Utility bar (date / edition line)
--------------------------------------------------------- */
.utility-bar{
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--paper-dim);
  font-family: var(--utility);
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
}
.utility-bar .wrap{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:space-between;
  align-items:center;
  padding-top:6px;
  padding-bottom:6px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:6px;
}
.utility-bar span.divider{ opacity:.45; margin:0 8px; }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Masthead
--------------------------------------------------------- */
.masthead{
  padding: 30px 0 16px;
  text-align:center;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--paper) 0%, var(--paper-dim) 180%);
  position: relative;
}
.masthead .kicker{
  font-family: var(--utility);
  letter-spacing:.22em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size:12.5px;
  color: var(--maroon);
  font-weight:600;
}
.masthead h1{
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight:900;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6vw, 4.2rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin: 4px 0 6px;
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: letter-spacing var(--med) var(--ease);
}
.masthead a{ text-decoration:none; }
.masthead a:hover h1{ letter-spacing: 0; }
.masthead a:hover{ text-decoration:none; }
.masthead h1 .the{
  font-size: .38em;
  font-weight:500;
  font-style:italic;
  display:block;
  color: var(--steel);
  margin-bottom:-6px;
}
.masthead .tagline{
  font-family: var(--utility);
  font-size:14px;
  color: var(--steel);
  letter-spacing:.03em;
}

/* Signature element: ECG pulse rule ------------------------ */
.pulse-rule{
  width:100%;
  height:22px;
  display:block;
  margin: 10px 0 0;
}
.pulse-rule path{
  fill:none;
  stroke: var(--maroon);
  stroke-width:2;
  stroke-linecap:round;
  stroke-linejoin:round;
}
.pulse-rule.thin path{ stroke-width:1.4; opacity:.8; }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Navigation
--------------------------------------------------------- */
.nav{
  border-top: 3px solid var(--rule-strong);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule-strong);
  background: var(--paper);
  position: sticky;
  top:0;
  z-index: 50;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}
.nav .wrap{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  padding-top:0;
  padding-bottom:0;
}
.nav ul{
  list-style:none;
  display:flex;
  gap: 2px;
  margin:0; padding:0;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.nav a{
  font-family: var(--utility);
  font-weight:600;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.06em;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  padding: 13px 14px;
  display:inline-block;
  color: var(--ink);
  position: relative;
  transition: color var(--fast) var(--ease), background var(--fast) var(--ease);
}
.nav a::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:14px; right:14px; bottom:6px;
  height:2px;
  background: var(--maroon);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--fast) var(--ease);
}
.nav a:hover:not(.nav-cta), .nav a.active:not(.nav-cta){
  color: var(--maroon);
  text-decoration:none;
  background: var(--paper-dim);
}
.nav a:hover::after, .nav a.active::after{ transform: scaleX(1); }
.nav .search-toggle{
  font-family: var(--utility);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--steel);
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border:1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background:none;
  cursor:pointer;
  transition: border-color var(--fast) var(--ease), color var(--fast) var(--ease);
}
.nav .search-toggle:hover{ border-color: var(--maroon); color: var(--maroon); }

.nav-cta-item{ display:flex; align-items:center; margin-left:4px; }
.nav-cta{
  font-family: var(--utility) !important;
  font-weight:700 !important;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.05em;
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
  padding: 9px 18px 9px 15px !important;
  background: var(--maroon);
  color: var(--paper) !important;
  border-radius: 20px;
  display:inline-flex !important;
  align-items:center;
  gap:7px;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(122,31,43,.05), 0 2px 6px rgba(122,31,43,.22);
  transition: background var(--fast) var(--ease), transform var(--fast) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--fast) var(--ease);
}
.nav-cta svg{ flex-shrink:0; transition: transform var(--fast) var(--ease); }
.nav-cta::after{ display:none; }
.nav-cta:hover{
  background: var(--maroon-dark);
  color: var(--paper) !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(122,31,43,.32);
}
.nav-cta:hover svg{ transform: rotate(-8deg); }
.nav-cta:active{ transform: translateY(0); box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(122,31,43,.22); }

/* ---------- Mobile burger + mega-toggle ---------- */
.nav-burger{
  display:none;
  flex-direction:column;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:5px;
  width:38px; height:38px;
  border:none;
  background:none;
  cursor:pointer;
  padding:0;
  margin: 8px 0;
}
.nav-burger span{
  display:block; width:100%; height:2px; background: var(--ink);
  transition: transform var(--fast) var(--ease), opacity var(--fast) var(--ease);
}
.nav-burger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1){ transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-burger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2){ opacity:0; }
.nav-burger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3){ transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

.mega-toggle{ display:none; }

.nav li{ position:relative; }

@media (max-width: 780px){
  .nav-burger{ display:flex; }
  .nav .wrap{ flex-wrap:wrap; padding-top:0; padding-bottom:0; position:relative; }
  .nav ul{
    display:none;
    flex-direction:column;
    width:100%;
    gap:0;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 60px);
    overflow-y:auto;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
    padding: 4px 0 10px;
  }
  .nav ul.open{ display:flex; }
  .nav li{ width:100%; }
  .nav-cta-item{ margin:10px 4px 4px; }
  .nav-cta{ display:block; text-align:center; padding:12px 18px !important; }
  .nav a{
    padding: 13px 4px;
    width:100%;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
  }
  .nav a::after{ display:none; }
  .nav li.has-mega{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center; }
  .nav li.has-mega a{ flex:1; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule); }
  .mega-toggle{
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    width:44px; height:44px; flex-shrink:0;
    border:none; background:none; cursor:pointer;
    font-family: var(--utility); font-size:18px; color: var(--steel);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
    transition: transform var(--fast) var(--ease);
  }
  .mega-toggle[aria-expanded="true"]{ transform: rotate(180deg); color: var(--maroon); }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Breaking / ticker strip
--------------------------------------------------------- */
.ticker{
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--maroon-dark), var(--maroon));
  color: var(--paper);
  overflow:hidden;
  white-space:nowrap;
  position: sticky;
  top: var(--nav-h, 54px);
  z-index: 40; /* stays below .nav (z-index:50) so it tucks in neatly, not behind it */
}
.ticker .wrap{ display:flex; align-items:center; padding-top:8px; padding-bottom:8px; }
.ticker .tag{
  font-family: var(--utility);
  font-weight:700;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size:12.5px;
  letter-spacing:.08em;
  background: var(--paper);
  color: var(--maroon);
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-right:14px;
  flex-shrink:0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2; /* always paints above the scrolling ticker text below */
  animation: pulse-dot 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse-dot{ 0%,100%{ box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(122,31,43,0);} 50%{ box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(250,248,243,.18);} }
/* Dedicated clipped lane for the scrolling text: this keeps the animated
   headlines strictly to the right of the tag at all times, so they can
   never visually cross under/over the "Latest" pill as they scroll by. */
.ticker-viewport{
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  min-width: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.ticker-track{
  display:inline-block;
  font-family: var(--utility);
  font-size:14.5px;
  animation: ticker 32s linear infinite;
  padding-left:100%;
}
.ticker:hover .ticker-track{ animation-play-state: paused; }
.ticker-track a{ color: var(--paper); margin-right: 46px; opacity:.92; transition: opacity var(--fast) var(--ease); }
.ticker-track a:hover{ opacity:1; text-decoration:underline; }
@keyframes ticker{
  0%{ transform: translateX(0); }
  100%{ transform: translateX(-100%); }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Section heading (eyebrow + rule)
--------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-head{
  display:flex;
  align-items:baseline;
  justify-content:space-between;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--rule-strong);
  margin: 46px 0 22px;
  padding-bottom: 6px;
}
.section-head h2{
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight:800;
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  margin:0;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.section-head a.more{
  font-family: var(--utility);
  font-size:14px;
  font-weight:600;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.05em;
  color: var(--maroon);
  display:inline-block;
  transition: transform var(--fast) var(--ease);
}
.section-head a.more:hover{ transform: translateX(3px); }
.section-head.opinions h2{ color: var(--gold); }
.tag-pill{
  display:inline-block;
  font-family: var(--utility);
  font-size:11px;
  font-weight:700;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.07em;
  color: var(--maroon);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--maroon) 10%, transparent);
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--maroon) 35%, transparent);
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom:10px;
}
.tag-pill.opinion{ color: var(--gold); background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gold) 12%, transparent); border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gold) 40%, transparent); }
.tag-pill.video{ color:#2E5C6E; background: rgba(46,92,110,.1); border-color: rgba(46,92,110,.35); }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Hero (lead story)
--------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr;
  gap: 34px;
  padding: 30px 0 10px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.hero-media img{ width:100%; height: 360px; object-fit:cover; border: 1px solid var(--rule); }
.hero-media figcaption{
  font-family: var(--utility);
  font-size:12.5px;
  color: var(--steel);
  margin-top:6px;
}
.hero h1.headline{
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.4vw, 2.7rem);
  line-height:1.08;
  font-weight:800;
  margin: 6px 0 12px;
}
.hero .deck{
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-style:italic;
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  margin: 0 0 14px;
}
.byline{
  font-family: var(--utility);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--steel);
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.03em;
}
.hero-side{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:18px; }
.side-card{ padding-bottom:16px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule); }
.side-card h3{
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size:1.15rem;
  font-weight:700;
  margin: 4px 0 6px;
  line-height:1.2;
}
.side-card p.deck-sm{ font-size:.92rem; color:var(--ink-soft); margin:0; }

@media (max-width: 860px){
  .hero{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-media img{ height:auto; aspect-ratio: 16/10; }
}
.hero-copy.full-width{ grid-column: 1 / -1; }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Card grid
--------------------------------------------------------- */
.grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}
.grid.cols-2{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
.grid.cols-4{ grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); }

@media (max-width: 900px){ .grid, .grid.cols-4{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px){ .grid, .grid.cols-4, .grid.cols-2{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.card{ transition: transform var(--med) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--med) var(--ease); }
.card:hover{ box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.card > a{ display:block; overflow:hidden; border-radius: var(--radius-md); margin-bottom:12px; }
.card img{
  width:100%; aspect-ratio: 4/2.7; object-fit:cover;
  border:1px solid var(--rule);
  transition: transform var(--med) var(--ease);
}
.card:hover{ transform: translateY(-3px); }
.card:hover img{ transform: scale(1.05); }
.card h3{
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size:1.22rem;
  font-weight:700;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  line-height:1.22;
}
.card h3 a{ transition: color var(--fast) var(--ease); }
.card h3 a:hover{ text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-color: var(--maroon); color: var(--maroon); }
.card p{ margin:0 0 8px; color: var(--ink-soft); font-size:.96rem; }
.card .meta{ font-family: var(--utility); font-size:12.5px; color:var(--steel); text-transform:uppercase; }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Sidebar / Most Read
--------------------------------------------------------- */
.layout-2col{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2.1fr 1fr;
  gap: 46px;
  align-items:start;
}
@media (max-width: 900px){ .layout-2col{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

.most-read{ border:1px solid var(--rule); padding: 18px 20px; background: var(--paper-dim); border-radius: var(--radius-md); }
.most-read h4{
  font-family:var(--utility); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.08em;
  font-size:13px; color:var(--maroon); margin:0 0 12px; font-weight:700;
  border-bottom:2px solid var(--rule-strong); padding-bottom:8px;
}
.most-read ol{ margin:0; padding-left: 22px; }
.most-read li{ margin-bottom: 12px; font-family: var(--display); font-size:1rem; font-weight:600; }
.most-read li a{ transition: color var(--fast) var(--ease); }
.most-read li a:hover{ color: var(--maroon); }
.most-read li::marker{ color: var(--maroon); font-family: var(--utility); font-weight:700; }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Video grid
--------------------------------------------------------- */
.video-card .thumb{
  position:relative;
  aspect-ratio:16/9;
  background: var(--ink);
  overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}
.video-card .thumb img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; opacity:.85; transition: transform var(--med) var(--ease), opacity var(--fast) var(--ease); }
.video-card:hover .thumb img{ transform: scale(1.06); opacity:.95; }
.video-card .play{
  position:absolute; inset:0; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}
.video-card .play span{
  width:52px; height:52px; border-radius:50%;
  background: rgba(122,31,43,.92);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  color:#fff; font-size:0;
  transition: transform var(--fast) var(--ease), background var(--fast) var(--ease);
}
.video-card:hover .play span{ transform: scale(1.12); background: var(--maroon); }
.video-card .play span::before{
  content:"";
  border-style: solid;
  border-width: 9px 0 9px 15px;
  border-color: transparent transparent transparent #fff;
  margin-left:4px;
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Article detail
--------------------------------------------------------- */
.article-head{ padding: 34px 0 10px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule); }
.article-head h1{
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.9rem);
  line-height:1.06;
  font-weight:800;
  margin: 10px 0 14px;
}
.article-head .deck{ font-size:1.2rem; font-style:italic; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom:16px; }
.article-body{ max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 30px 0 60px; font-size:1.12rem; }
.article-body p{ margin: 0 0 20px; }
.article-body figure{ margin: 28px 0; }
.article-body figcaption{ font-family:var(--utility); font-size:13px; color:var(--steel); margin-top:8px; }
.article-body a, .composer-body a, .writer-editor a, .rte-editor a{
  color: var(--maroon); text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-thickness: 1px; text-underline-offset: 2px;
}
.article-body strong, .composer-body strong, .writer-editor strong, .rte-editor strong{ font-weight:700; }
.article-body blockquote{
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-style:italic;
  font-size:1.4rem;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--maroon);
  padding: 4px 0 4px 22px;
  margin: 32px 0;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.drop-cap:first-letter{
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 3.6em;
  font-weight:900;
  float:left;
  line-height:.8;
  padding-right:8px;
  color: var(--maroon);
}
.share-row{
  display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:center;
  font-family:var(--utility); font-size:13px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.05em;
  color:var(--steel); margin-top: 22px;
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Forms (contact / newsletter)
--------------------------------------------------------- */
.form-field{ margin-bottom: 18px; }
.form-field label{
  display:block; font-family:var(--utility); font-size:13.5px; text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.05em; color:var(--steel); margin-bottom:6px; font-weight:600;
}
.form-field input, .form-field textarea, .form-field select{
  width:100%; padding:11px 12px; border:1px solid var(--rule); background:var(--paper);
  font-family: var(--body); font-size:1rem; color:var(--ink); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: border-color var(--fast) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--fast) var(--ease);
}
.form-field input:focus, .form-field textarea:focus, .form-field select:focus{
  outline:none; border-color: var(--maroon); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px color-mix(in srgb, var(--maroon) 15%, transparent);
}
.form-field textarea{ min-height:150px; resize:vertical; }
.btn{
  display:inline-block;
  background: var(--maroon);
  color: var(--paper);
  font-family: var(--utility);
  font-weight:700;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.06em;
  font-size:14.5px;
  padding: 12px 26px;
  border:none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor:pointer;
  transition: background var(--fast) var(--ease), transform var(--fast) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--fast) var(--ease);
}
.btn:hover{ background: var(--maroon-dark); text-decoration:none; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-maroon); }
.btn:active{ transform: translateY(0); }
.btn-icon{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; }
.btn-icon svg{ flex-shrink:0; transition: transform var(--fast) var(--ease); }
.btn-icon:hover svg{ transform: rotate(-8deg); }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Footer
--------------------------------------------------------- */
footer{
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--paper-dim);
  margin-top: 60px;
  padding: 46px 0 26px;
}
footer .foot-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 30px;
  padding-bottom: 30px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(250,248,243,.15);
}
footer h5{
  font-family: var(--utility); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.08em;
  font-size:13px; color: var(--paper); margin: 0 0 14px;
}
footer p, footer li{ font-size:14px; color: var(--paper-dim); opacity:.85; }
footer ul{ list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0; }
footer li{ margin-bottom:8px; }
footer li a{ transition: color var(--fast) var(--ease); }
footer li a:hover{ color: var(--maroon-tint); text-decoration:none; }
footer .masthead-mini{
  font-family: var(--display); font-weight:800; font-size:1.5rem; color:var(--paper);
}
.foot-bottom{
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px;
  padding-top: 22px; font-family:var(--utility); font-size:12.5px; opacity:.6;
}
.foot-bottom a{ transition: opacity var(--fast) var(--ease); }
.foot-bottom a:hover{ opacity:.8; }
@media (max-width: 760px){ footer .foot-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Misc: category page headers, empty states, badges
--------------------------------------------------------- */
.page-header{ padding: 38px 0 20px; border-bottom: 3px solid var(--rule-strong); text-align:center; }
.page-header h1{ font-family:var(--display); font-weight:900; font-size:clamp(2rem,5vw,3rem); margin:0 0 8px; position:relative; display:inline-block; }
.page-header h1::after{ content:""; display:block; width:56px; height:3px; background:var(--gold); margin:10px auto 0; }
.page-header p{ font-family:var(--utility); color:var(--steel); font-size:15px; max-width:560px; margin:0 auto; }

.filter-row{ display:flex; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin: 26px 0; }
.filter-row button{
  font-family: var(--utility); font-size:13.5px; font-weight:600; text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.04em; padding:8px 16px; border:1px solid var(--rule-strong); background:var(--paper);
  cursor:pointer; border-radius:999px;
  transition: background var(--fast) var(--ease), color var(--fast) var(--ease), transform var(--fast) var(--ease);
}
.filter-row button:hover{ transform: translateY(-1px); border-color: var(--maroon); color: var(--maroon); }
.filter-row button.active{ background: var(--ink); color: var(--paper); border-color: var(--ink); }
.filter-row button.active:hover{ color: var(--paper); }

.empty-state{
  text-align:center; padding: 60px 20px; font-family:var(--utility); color:var(--steel);
}

.byline-block{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; margin: 18px 0; }
.byline-block .avatar{
  width:42px; height:42px; border-radius:50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--maroon), var(--maroon-dark));
  color:var(--paper);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-family:var(--display); font-weight:700;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.search-box{ margin: 26px 0; }
.search-box input{
  width:100%; padding: 12px 16px; border:2px solid var(--rule-strong); font-family:var(--body);
  font-size:1.05rem; background:var(--paper); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: border-color var(--fast) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--fast) var(--ease);
}
.search-box input:focus{
  outline:none; border-color: var(--maroon); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px color-mix(in srgb, var(--maroon) 12%, transparent);
}

/* ===========================================================
   DENSE NEWSPAPER ADD-ONS
   Mega-menu, mixed-size grids, strips, rail, share bar, tags
   =========================================================== */

/* ---------- Mega-menu ---------- */
.nav .mega{
  display:block;
  position:absolute;
  top:100%; left:0;
  min-width: 340px;
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule-strong);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--maroon);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: 18px 20px;
  z-index: 60;
  opacity:0;
  visibility:hidden;
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  transition: opacity var(--fast) var(--ease), transform var(--fast) var(--ease), visibility var(--fast);
}
.nav li:hover .mega, .nav li:focus-within .mega{ opacity:1; visibility:visible; transform:translateY(0); }
.mega .mega-cols{ display:flex; gap:26px; }
.mega h6{
  font-family:var(--utility); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.07em;
  font-size:12px; color:var(--maroon); margin:0 0 10px; font-weight:700;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule); padding-bottom:6px;
}
.mega ul{ list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; }
.mega li{ margin-bottom:8px; }
.mega .mega-links a{ font-family:var(--utility); font-size:14px; transition: padding-left var(--fast) var(--ease); }
.mega .mega-links a:hover{ padding-left:4px; }
.mega .mega-stories{ min-width:220px; }
.mega .mega-story{ margin-bottom:10px; }
.mega .mega-story a{ font-family:var(--display); font-weight:600; font-size:.95rem; line-height:1.25; }
.mega .mega-story .meta{ font-family:var(--utility); font-size:11px; color:var(--steel); text-transform:uppercase; }

@media (max-width: 780px){
  .nav .mega{
    position:static; box-shadow:none; border:none; border-top:1px solid var(--rule);
    padding: 14px 4px 6px 14px; width:100%;
    opacity:1; visibility:visible; transform:none;
    display:none;
  }
  .nav li.has-mega.open .mega{ display:block; }
  .mega .mega-cols{ flex-direction:column; gap:16px; }
}

/* ---------- Mixed-size front grid ---------- */
.front-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr;
  grid-template-rows: auto auto;
  gap: 26px;
  padding: 26px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.front-grid article{ transition: transform var(--med) var(--ease); }
.front-grid article:hover{ transform: translateY(-3px); }
.front-grid .big{ grid-row: span 2; }
.front-grid .big > a{ display:block; overflow:hidden; border-radius: var(--radius-md); margin-bottom:12px; }
.front-grid .big img{ width:100%; height:300px; object-fit:cover; border:1px solid var(--rule); transition: transform var(--med) var(--ease); }
.front-grid .big:hover img{ transform: scale(1.04); }
.front-grid .big h2{ font-family:var(--display); font-size:1.7rem; font-weight:800; line-height:1.1; margin:0 0 8px; }
.front-grid .big h2 a:hover{ color: var(--maroon); }
.front-grid .medium > a{ display:block; overflow:hidden; border-radius: var(--radius-md); margin-bottom:10px; }
.front-grid .medium img{ width:100%; height:150px; object-fit:cover; border:1px solid var(--rule); transition: transform var(--med) var(--ease); }
.front-grid .medium:hover img{ transform: scale(1.04); }
.front-grid .medium h3{ font-family:var(--display); font-size:1.15rem; font-weight:700; line-height:1.2; margin:0 0 6px; }
.front-grid .medium h3 a:hover{ color: var(--maroon); }
.front-grid p.deck-sm{ font-size:.9rem; color:var(--ink-soft); margin:0 0 6px; }
@media (max-width: 980px) and (min-width: 861px){ .front-grid{ gap:18px; } }
@media (max-width: 860px){ .front-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } .front-grid .big{ grid-row:auto; } }

/* ---------- Editor's Picks rail ---------- */
.rail{
  display:flex; gap:20px; overflow-x:auto; padding: 6px 2px 20px;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
}
.rail::-webkit-scrollbar{ height:6px; }
.rail::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{ background:var(--rule-strong); }
.rail-card{
  flex: 0 0 240px; scroll-snap-align:start;
  border:1px solid var(--rule); background:var(--paper);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); overflow:hidden;
  transition: transform var(--med) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--med) var(--ease), border-color var(--fast) var(--ease);
}
.rail-card:hover{ transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--maroon); text-decoration:none; }
.rail-card img{ width:100%; height:135px; object-fit:cover; border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule); transition: transform var(--med) var(--ease); }
.rail-card:hover img{ transform: scale(1.06); }
.rail-card .rc-body{ padding:12px 14px; }
.rail-card h4{ font-family:var(--display); font-size:1rem; font-weight:700; margin:6px 0 6px; line-height:1.2; }

/* ---------- Compact list strip (category rows) ---------- */
.strip{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
.strip-row{
  display:flex; gap:16px; align-items:flex-start;
  padding: 14px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);
  margin: 0 -10px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: background var(--fast) var(--ease);
}
.strip-row:hover{ background: var(--paper-dim); }
.strip-row img{ width:96px; height:72px; object-fit:cover; border:1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); flex-shrink:0; transition: transform var(--med) var(--ease); }
.strip-row:hover img{ transform: scale(1.04); }
.strip-row .sr-body h4{ font-family:var(--display); font-size:1.02rem; font-weight:700; margin:0 0 4px; line-height:1.22; }
.strip-row .sr-body h4 a:hover{ color: var(--maroon); }
.strip-row .sr-body .meta{ font-family:var(--utility); font-size:11.5px; color:var(--steel); text-transform:uppercase; }
.strip-head{
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:baseline;
  border-bottom:2px solid var(--rule-strong); padding-bottom:6px; margin: 34px 0 4px;
}
.strip-head h3{ font-family:var(--display); font-weight:800; font-size:1.25rem; margin:0; }
.strip-head a{ font-family:var(--utility); font-size:12.5px; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--maroon); transition: transform var(--fast) var(--ease); display:inline-block; }
.strip-head a:hover{ transform: translateX(3px); }

/* ---------- Tag pills / tag cloud ---------- */
.tag-cloud{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; }
.tag-cloud a{
  font-family:var(--utility); font-size:12.5px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.03em;
  border:1px solid var(--rule-strong); padding:5px 11px; border-radius:999px; color:var(--ink);
  transition: background var(--fast) var(--ease), color var(--fast) var(--ease), transform var(--fast) var(--ease);
}
.tag-cloud a:hover{ background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper); text-decoration:none; transform: translateY(-1px); }
.tag-cloud a .count{ color:var(--steel); margin-left:4px; }
.tag-cloud a:hover .count{ color: var(--paper-dim); }
.article-tags a{
  display:inline-block; font-family:var(--utility); font-size:12.5px; text-transform:uppercase;
  border:1px solid var(--rule-strong); padding:4px 10px; margin:4px 6px 4px 0; border-radius:999px;
  transition: background var(--fast) var(--ease), color var(--fast) var(--ease);
}
.article-tags a:hover{ background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper); text-decoration:none; }

/* ---------- Share bar ---------- */
.share-bar{ display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:center; margin: 26px 0; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.share-bar span.label{ font-family:var(--utility); font-size:12.5px; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--steel); letter-spacing:.05em; }
.share-bar a, .share-bar button{
  font-family:var(--utility); font-size:13px; font-weight:600; text-transform:uppercase;
  border:1px solid var(--rule-strong); padding:7px 13px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); background:var(--paper); cursor:pointer;
  transition: background var(--fast) var(--ease), color var(--fast) var(--ease), transform var(--fast) var(--ease);
}
.share-bar a:hover, .share-bar button:hover{ background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper); text-decoration:none; transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* ---------- Related stories ---------- */
.related-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:22px; margin-top:10px; }
@media (max-width:760px){ .related-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* ---------- Newsletter box ---------- */
.newsletter-box{ border:2px solid var(--rule-strong); padding:20px; margin-top:24px; background:var(--paper); border-radius: var(--radius-md); }
.newsletter-box h4{ font-family:var(--display); font-size:1.05rem; font-weight:800; margin:0 0 8px; }
.newsletter-box p{ font-size:.88rem; color:var(--ink-soft); margin:0 0 12px; }
.newsletter-box form{ display:flex; gap:8px; }
.newsletter-box input{ flex:1; padding:9px 10px; border:1px solid var(--rule-strong); font-family:var(--body); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); transition: box-shadow var(--fast) var(--ease); }
.newsletter-box input:focus{ outline:none; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px color-mix(in srgb, var(--maroon) 15%, transparent); }
.newsletter-box button{ background:var(--maroon); color:#fff; border:none; padding:0 14px; font-family:var(--utility); font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; font-size:13px; cursor:pointer; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); transition: background var(--fast) var(--ease); }
.newsletter-box button:hover{ background: var(--maroon-dark); }

/* ---------- Editor tool page ---------- */
.editor-shell{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap:36px; align-items:start; }
@media (max-width: 960px){ .editor-shell{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.editor-tabs{ display:flex; gap:8px; margin-bottom:20px; }
.editor-tabs button{
  font-family:var(--utility); font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; font-size:13.5px;
  padding:9px 18px; border:1px solid var(--rule-strong); background:var(--paper); cursor:pointer;
}
.editor-tabs button.active{ background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper); }
.draft-list{ border:1px solid var(--rule); background:var(--paper-dim); padding:14px 16px; margin-top:18px; }
.draft-list h5{ font-family:var(--utility); text-transform:uppercase; font-size:12.5px; color:var(--maroon); margin:0 0 10px; }
.draft-item{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; padding:8px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule); font-family:var(--body); font-size:.92rem; }
.draft-item button{ font-family:var(--utility); font-size:12px; color:var(--maroon); background:none; border:none; cursor:pointer; text-transform:uppercase; font-weight:700; }
.preview-frame{ border:1px solid var(--rule); background:var(--paper-dim); padding:22px; position:sticky; top:90px; }
.editor-note{ font-family:var(--utility); font-size:13px; color:var(--steel); background:var(--paper-dim); border-left:3px solid var(--maroon); padding:10px 14px; margin-bottom:20px; border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0; }
.editor-note strong{ color:var(--ink); }
.editor-note code{ background: rgba(25,23,15,.06); padding: 1px 5px; border-radius: 3px; font-family: monospace; font-size: .85em; }
.editor-warning{ font-family:var(--utility); font-size:13px; color:var(--maroon); background:rgba(193,0,0,.08); border:1px solid rgba(193,0,0,.3); border-radius:var(--radius-sm); padding:9px 12px; margin-top:12px; }
.helper-text{ font-family:var(--utility); font-size:12px; color:var(--steel); margin-top:-12px; margin-bottom:16px; }

/* ---------- Zero-friction publishing additions ---------- */
.gh-panel{ border:1px solid var(--rule); background:var(--paper-dim); padding:18px 20px; margin-bottom:24px; }
.gh-panel-head{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; cursor:pointer; gap:12px; }
.gh-panel-head h3{ font-family:var(--display); font-size:1.15rem; margin:0; }
.gh-status-pill{ font-family:var(--utility); font-size:12px; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.04em; padding:5px 12px; border-radius:20px; white-space:nowrap; }
.gh-status-pill.connected{ background:rgba(60,110,60,.14); color:#2E5E33; }
.gh-status-pill.disconnected{ background:rgba(122,31,43,.1); color:var(--maroon); }
.gh-panel-body{ margin-top:16px; }
.gh-panel-body .form-field{ margin-bottom:14px; }
.gh-row{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:14px; }
@media (max-width:600px){ .gh-row{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.gh-actions{ display:flex; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center; }
.btn-secondary{
  font-family:var(--utility); font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.04em;
  font-size:13.5px; padding:11px 20px; border:2px solid var(--rule-strong); background:none; color:var(--ink);
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm); cursor:pointer; transition:all var(--fast) var(--ease); display:inline-block;
}
.btn-secondary:hover{ border-color:var(--maroon); color:var(--maroon); }
.btn:disabled, .btn-secondary:disabled{ opacity:.5; cursor:not-allowed; transform:none !important; }
.image-input-toggle{ display:flex; gap:8px; margin-bottom:10px; }
.image-input-toggle button{
  font-family:var(--utility); font-size:12.5px; font-weight:600; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.03em;
  padding:7px 14px; border:1px solid var(--rule-strong); background:none; color:var(--steel); cursor:pointer; border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
}
.image-input-toggle button.active{ background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper); border-color:var(--ink); }
.image-preview{ margin-top:10px; max-width:220px; border:1px solid var(--rule); }
.image-preview img{ width:100%; display:block; }
.publish-status{ font-family:var(--utility); font-size:13.5px; padding:11px 14px; margin-top:12px; border-radius:var(--radius-sm); display:none; }
.publish-status.show{ display:block; }
.publish-status.working{ background:rgba(90,90,90,.08); color:var(--steel); border:1px solid var(--rule); }
.publish-status.success{ background:rgba(60,110,60,.1); color:#2E5E33; border:1px solid rgba(60,110,60,.35); }
.publish-status.error{ background:rgba(122,31,43,.08); color:var(--maroon); border:1px solid rgba(122,31,43,.3); }
.publish-status a{ font-weight:700; text-decoration:underline; }

/* ---------- Manage existing content (edit/delete) ---------- */
.manage-panel{ border:1px solid var(--rule); background:var(--paper-dim); padding:18px 20px; margin:24px 0; }
.manage-search{ margin-bottom:14px; }
.manage-search input{
  width:100%; padding:10px 14px; border:1px solid var(--rule-strong); border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  font-family:var(--body); font-size:.95rem; background:var(--paper);
}
.manage-list{ max-height:420px; overflow-y:auto; border-top:1px solid var(--rule); }
.manage-item{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:12px;
  padding:12px 4px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);
}
.manage-item-info{ min-width:0; flex:1; }
.manage-item-title{ font-family:var(--body); font-weight:700; font-size:.96rem; color:var(--ink); display:block; overflow:hidden; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap; }
.manage-item-meta{ font-family:var(--utility); font-size:11.5px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.03em; color:var(--steel); }
.manage-item-actions{ display:flex; gap:6px; flex-shrink:0; }
.manage-item-actions button{
  font-family:var(--utility); font-size:12px; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.03em;
  padding:6px 12px; border-radius:var(--radius-sm); cursor:pointer; border:1px solid var(--rule-strong); background:none;
}
.manage-item-actions .edit-btn{ color:var(--ink); }
.manage-item-actions .edit-btn:hover{ border-color:var(--ink); background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper); }
.manage-item-actions .delete-btn{ color:var(--maroon); }
.manage-item-actions .delete-btn:hover{ background:var(--maroon); color:var(--paper); border-color:var(--maroon); }
.manage-empty{ font-family:var(--body); font-size:.9rem; color:var(--steel); padding:14px 4px; }

/* ---------- Contributor system: register/login tabs, block editor, status badges ---------- */
.auth-tabs{ display:flex; gap:8px; margin-bottom:20px; }
.auth-tabs button{
  font-family:var(--utility); font-size:13px; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.04em;
  padding:9px 18px; border:1px solid var(--rule-strong); border-radius:var(--radius-sm); background:none; cursor:pointer;
}
.auth-tabs button.active{ background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper); }
.auth-panel{ max-width:460px; margin:0 auto; }

.block-editor{ border:1px solid var(--rule); background:var(--paper-dim); padding:4px; }
.block-toolbar{ display:flex; gap:6px; flex-wrap:wrap; padding:10px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule); }
.block-toolbar button{
  font-family:var(--utility); font-size:12.5px; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.03em;
  padding:7px 12px; border:1px solid var(--rule-strong); border-radius:var(--radius-sm); background:var(--paper); cursor:pointer;
}
.block-toolbar button:hover{ border-color:var(--maroon); color:var(--maroon); }
.block-list{ padding:14px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px; }
.block-item{ position:relative; border:1px solid var(--rule); border-radius:var(--radius-sm); background:var(--paper); padding:14px 44px 14px 14px; }
.block-item textarea{ width:100%; border:none; font-family:var(--body); font-size:1rem; resize:vertical; min-height:70px; background:none; }
.block-item textarea:focus{ outline:none; }
.block-item.is-heading textarea{ font-family:var(--display); font-size:1.3rem; font-weight:600; min-height:44px; }
.block-item .block-label{ font-family:var(--utility); font-size:10.5px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.06em; color:var(--maroon); margin-bottom:6px; display:block; }
.block-item .block-remove{
  position:absolute; top:10px; right:10px; width:26px; height:26px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid var(--rule-strong);
  background:var(--paper); cursor:pointer; color:var(--maroon); font-size:14px; line-height:1; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}
.block-item .block-remove:hover{ background:var(--maroon); color:var(--paper); border-color:var(--maroon); }
.block-item.is-image img{ max-width:100%; border-radius:var(--radius-sm); display:block; margin-bottom:8px; }
.block-item.is-image input[type="text"]{
  width:100%; padding:8px 10px; border:1px solid var(--rule); border-radius:var(--radius-sm); font-family:var(--utility); font-size:12.5px; background:var(--paper-dim);
}
.block-empty{ font-family:var(--body); font-size:.9rem; color:var(--steel); text-align:center; padding:20px; }

.status-badge{
  font-family:var(--utility); font-size:11px; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.04em;
  padding:4px 10px; border-radius:20px; white-space:nowrap;
}
.status-badge.pending{ background:rgba(180,140,20,.14); color:#8A6A10; }
.status-badge.approved{ background:rgba(60,110,60,.14); color:#2E5E33; }
.status-badge.rejected{ background:rgba(122,31,43,.1); color:var(--maroon); }

.submission-item{ border:1px solid var(--rule); border-radius:var(--radius-sm); padding:14px 16px; margin-bottom:12px; background:var(--paper); }
.submission-item-head{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:10px; margin-bottom:6px; }
.submission-item-head strong{ font-family:var(--body); font-size:1rem; }
.submission-meta{ font-family:var(--utility); font-size:12px; color:var(--steel); }
.submission-note{ font-family:var(--body); font-size:.9rem; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-top:8px; padding-top:8px; border-top:1px dashed var(--rule); }
.pending-review-item{ border:1px solid var(--rule); border-radius:var(--radius-sm); padding:16px 18px; margin-bottom:16px; background:var(--paper); }
.pending-review-head{ display:flex; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:space-between; gap:12px; }
.pending-review-head h4{ font-family:var(--display); font-size:1.2rem; margin:0 0 4px; }
.pending-review-body{ font-family:var(--body); font-size:.92rem; color:var(--ink-soft); margin:10px 0; max-height:220px; overflow-y:auto; border:1px solid var(--rule); padding:10px 12px; border-radius:var(--radius-sm); background:var(--paper-dim); }
.pending-review-body p{ margin:0 0 10px; }
.pending-review-body img{ max-width:100%; border-radius:var(--radius-sm); }
.pending-review-actions{ display:flex; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top:10px; }
.btn-approve{ background:#2E5E33; color:var(--paper); border:none; padding:10px 20px; border-radius:var(--radius-sm); font-family:var(--utility); font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; font-size:12.5px; letter-spacing:.04em; cursor:pointer; }
.btn-approve:hover{ background:#254E29; }
.btn-reject{ background:none; color:var(--maroon); border:1px solid var(--maroon); padding:10px 20px; border-radius:var(--radius-sm); font-family:var(--utility); font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; font-size:12.5px; letter-spacing:.04em; cursor:pointer; }
.btn-reject:hover{ background:var(--maroon); color:var(--paper); }

/* ---------- Homepage "Write for Us" banner ---------- */
.contribute-banner{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px; flex-wrap:wrap;
  background: var(--ink); color: var(--paper);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 22px 28px;
  margin: 28px 0;
}
.contribute-banner-text{ font-family:var(--utility); }
.contribute-banner-text .kicker-cta{
  display:block; font-size:11.5px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.08em; color:var(--maroon-tint); margin-bottom:6px; font-weight:700;
}
.contribute-banner-text strong{
  display:block; font-family:var(--display); font-size:1.5rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--paper); margin-bottom:4px;
}
.contribute-banner-text span{ font-size:14px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.75); }
.contribute-banner .btn{
  background: var(--paper); color: var(--ink); flex-shrink:0; white-space:nowrap;
}
.contribute-banner .btn:hover{ background:var(--maroon); color:var(--paper); box-shadow:none; }
@media (max-width: 620px){
  .contribute-banner{ flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; text-align:left; }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Simplified Writing Tool (write.html v2)
--------------------------------------------------------- */
.draft-indicator{
  font-family: var(--utility); font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--steel);
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; margin: -6px 0 16px 2px; min-height: 18px;
}
.draft-indicator .dot{ width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%; background:#2E5E33; display:inline-block; }
.draft-indicator.saving .dot{ background: var(--gold); }

.writer-card{
  border:1px solid var(--rule); background: var(--paper); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  padding: 22px 24px 26px; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.writer-headline{
  width:100%; border:none; background:none; font-family: var(--display); font-weight:700;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.1rem); line-height:1.25; padding: 6px 0; outline:none;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--rule);
}
.writer-headline::placeholder{ color: #ADADAD; font-weight:600; }
.writer-headline:focus{ border-bottom-color: var(--maroon); }

.writer-deck{
  width:100%; border:none; background:none; font-family: var(--body); font-style:italic;
  font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--ink-soft); resize:none; outline:none; padding: 10px 0 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule); overflow:hidden;
}
.writer-deck::placeholder{ color:#ADADAD; font-style:italic; }
.writer-deck:focus{ border-bottom-color: var(--maroon); }

.writer-meta-row{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr; gap:22px; margin: 18px 0; }
@media (max-width: 700px){ .writer-meta-row{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.writer-field label{
  display:block; font-family: var(--utility); font-size: 12px; text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.06em; color: var(--steel); margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight:600;
}

.chip-group{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; }
.chip{
  font-family: var(--utility); font-size: 13.5px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.02em;
  border:1.5px solid var(--rule); background: var(--paper); color: var(--ink-soft);
  padding: 7px 14px; border-radius: 999px; cursor:pointer; transition: all var(--fast) var(--ease);
}
.chip:hover{ border-color: var(--maroon); color: var(--maroon); }
.chip.active{ background: var(--maroon); border-color: var(--maroon); color: var(--paper); }

.tag-input{
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:6px; align-items:center; border:1.5px solid var(--rule);
  background: var(--paper); padding:7px 9px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); min-height: 42px;
}
.tag-input:focus-within{ border-color: var(--maroon); }
.tag-chip{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; background: var(--paper-dim);
  border:1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: 999px; padding: 3px 6px 3px 12px;
  font-family: var(--utility); font-size:13px; color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.tag-chip button{
  border:none; background: rgba(122,31,43,.12); color: var(--maroon); width:18px; height:18px;
  border-radius:50%; cursor:pointer; font-size:11px; line-height:1; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}
.tag-input input{
  border:none; outline:none; background:none; font-family: var(--body); font-size:14px;
  flex:1; min-width:90px; padding:4px;
}

.dropzone{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; flex-direction:column; gap:6px;
  border: 2px dashed var(--rule); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); background: var(--paper-dim);
  min-height:96px; cursor:pointer; text-align:center; padding:14px; transition: all var(--fast) var(--ease);
  font-family: var(--utility); font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--steel);
}
.dropzone:hover, .dropzone.drag-over{ border-color: var(--maroon); color: var(--maroon); background: rgba(122,31,43,.04); }
.dropzone img{ max-height:160px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); }
.dropzone .dz-remove{
  font-family: var(--utility); font-size:12px; color: var(--maroon); text-decoration:underline; margin-top:4px;
}

.writer-toolbar{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; padding: 10px 2px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);
  margin-top: 6px; flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.writer-toolbar button{
  font-family: var(--utility); font-size:13px; font-weight:600; border:1.5px solid var(--rule);
  background: var(--paper); padding:7px 13px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); cursor:pointer;
  transition: all var(--fast) var(--ease);
}
.writer-toolbar button:hover, .writer-toolbar button.active{ border-color: var(--maroon); color: var(--maroon); }
.writer-counts{
  margin-left:auto; font-family: var(--utility); font-size:12.5px; color: var(--steel);
}

.writer-editor{
  font-family: var(--body); font-size: 1.08rem; line-height:1.7; min-height: 340px;
  padding: 18px 4px; outline:none;
}
.writer-editor:empty:before{
  content: attr(data-placeholder); color:#ADADAD; font-style:italic; pointer-events:none;
}
.writer-editor p{ margin: 0 0 1em; }
.writer-editor h3{ font-family: var(--display); font-size:1.35rem; font-weight:700; margin: 1.1em 0 .5em; }
.writer-figure{ position:relative; margin: 1.2em 0; }
.writer-figure img{ width:100%; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); display:block; }
.writer-figure figcaption{
  font-family: var(--utility); font-size:12.5px; color: var(--steel); text-align:center;
  padding-top:6px; outline:none;
}
.writer-figure figcaption:empty:before{ content: attr(data-placeholder); color:#B5B5B5; }
.figure-remove{
  position:absolute; top:8px; right:8px; width:28px; height:28px; border-radius:50%;
  border:none; background: rgba(25,23,15,.65); color:#fff; font-size:14px; cursor:pointer;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; line-height:1;
}
.figure-remove:hover{ background: var(--maroon); }

.status-badge.friendly{ font-weight:600; }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Composer — minimal, tweet/article-style writing (write.html v3)
--------------------------------------------------------- */
.composer-page{ max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 20px 80px; }

.composer-topbar{
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 20;
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px;
  padding: 14px 0; background: rgba(250,248,243,.92); backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.composer-back{
  font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--ink); width:36px; height:36px; border-radius:50%;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; flex-shrink:0; transition: background var(--fast) var(--ease);
}
.composer-back:hover{ background: var(--paper-dim); text-decoration:none; }
.composer-draft-state{
  font-family: var(--utility); font-size:12.5px; color: var(--steel); flex:1; min-width:0;
  white-space:nowrap; overflow:hidden; text-overflow:ellipsis;
}
.composer-topbar-right{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; flex-shrink:0; }
.composer-icon-btn{
  width:36px; height:36px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid var(--rule); background: var(--paper);
  cursor:pointer; font-size:16px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  transition: all var(--fast) var(--ease); position:relative;
}
.composer-icon-btn:hover{ border-color: var(--maroon); color: var(--maroon); }
.composer-icon-btn .badge{
  position:absolute; top:-3px; right:-3px; background: var(--maroon); color:#fff;
  font-family: var(--utility); font-size:10px; font-weight:700; border-radius:50%;
  width:16px; height:16px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}
.composer-logout{
  font-family: var(--utility); font-size:12.5px; color: var(--steel); background:none; border:none;
  cursor:pointer; text-decoration:underline; padding:0;
}
.composer-submit{
  font-family: var(--utility); font-weight:700; font-size:14px; letter-spacing:.02em;
  background: var(--maroon); color:#fff; border:none; padding:9px 20px; border-radius:999px;
  cursor:pointer; transition: all var(--fast) var(--ease); white-space:nowrap;
}
.composer-submit:hover{ background: var(--maroon-dark); box-shadow: var(--shadow-maroon); }
.composer-submit:disabled{ opacity:.45; cursor:not-allowed; box-shadow:none; }

.composer-hint{
  font-family: var(--body); font-style:italic; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--steel);
  padding: 14px 0 0;
}

.composer-title{
  width:100%; border:none; background:none; outline:none; resize:none; overflow:hidden;
  font-family: var(--display); font-weight:700; line-height:1.2;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 5vw, 2.6rem); padding: 22px 0 6px; color: var(--ink);
}
.composer-title::placeholder{ color:#B5B5B5; }

.composer-body{
  font-family: var(--body); font-size: 1.15rem; line-height:1.75; min-height: 300px;
  padding: 8px 0 90px; outline:none; color: var(--ink);
}
.composer-body:empty:before{ content: attr(data-placeholder); color:#B5B5B5; }
.composer-body p{ margin: 0 0 1em; }
.composer-body h3{ font-family: var(--display); font-weight:700; font-size:1.4rem; margin:1.1em 0 .5em; }

.composer-toolbar{
  position: sticky; bottom: 0; z-index: 15;
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:4px;
  background: rgba(250,248,243,.95); backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); padding: 10px 0; margin-top:-70px;
}
.composer-toolbar button{
  width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:50%; border:none; background:none; cursor:pointer;
  font-size:17px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color: var(--maroon);
  transition: background var(--fast) var(--ease);
}
.composer-toolbar button:hover{ background: rgba(122,31,43,.1); }
.composer-toolbar .writer-counts{ margin-left:auto; }

.composer-details-toggle{
  font-family: var(--utility); font-size:13px; font-weight:600; color: var(--maroon);
  background:none; border:none; cursor:pointer; padding:8px 0; text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset:2px;
}
.composer-details{
  border:1px solid var(--rule); background: var(--paper-dim); padding:18px 18px 6px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); margin: 6px 0 10px;
}
.composer-details .writer-field{ margin-bottom:16px; }
.composer-details .writer-deck{ border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule); }

.cd-field{ margin-bottom: 22px; }
.cd-field:last-child{ margin-bottom: 4px; }
.cd-label{
  font-family: var(--body); font-weight:700; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}
.cd-hint{
  font-family: var(--body); font-size: 13px; color: var(--steel); margin-bottom: 10px; line-height:1.4;
}
.cd-field .writer-deck{ padding-top:2px; font-size:1rem; }
.cd-field .dropzone{ min-height: 84px; }

.composer-submissions-panel{
  position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(25,23,15,.35); z-index: 50;
  display:flex; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:center; padding: 40px 16px;
}
.composer-submissions-panel[hidden]{ display:none; }
.composer-submissions-card{
  background: var(--paper); max-width: 560px; width:100%; max-height: 82vh; overflow:auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); padding: 22px 24px;
}
.composer-submissions-head{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; margin-bottom:14px; }
.composer-submissions-head h3{ font-family: var(--display); font-size:1.25rem; margin:0; }
.composer-close-btn{
  width:32px; height:32px; border-radius:50%; border:none; background: var(--paper-dim);
  cursor:pointer; font-size:14px;
}
.composer-close-btn:hover{ background: var(--rule); }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Formatting — toolbar active states + floating selection bubble
   (shared by write.html's composer and editor.html's staff editor)
--------------------------------------------------------- */
.composer-toolbar button.active{ background: rgba(122,31,43,.14); }
.rte-toolbar button.active{ border-color: var(--maroon); color: var(--maroon); background: rgba(122,31,43,.08); }

.format-bubble{
  position: absolute; top:-999px; left:-999px; z-index: 60;
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:2px;
  background: var(--ink); border-radius: 999px; padding: 5px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  opacity:0; pointer-events:none; transform: translateY(4px) scale(.96);
  transition: opacity var(--fast) var(--ease), transform var(--fast) var(--ease);
}
.format-bubble.show{ opacity:1; pointer-events:auto; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
.format-bubble::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:50%; bottom:-5px; transform: translateX(-50%);
  border-left:5px solid transparent; border-right:5px solid transparent; border-top:5px solid var(--ink);
}
.format-bubble button{
  width:34px; height:34px; border-radius:999px; border:none; background:none; cursor:pointer;
  color: var(--paper); font-size:15px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  transition: background var(--fast) var(--ease);
}
.format-bubble button:hover{ background: rgba(255,255,255,.14); }
.format-bubble button.active{ background: var(--maroon); color:#fff; }
.format-bubble button b, .format-bubble button i{ font-family: var(--body); }

/* Staff editor's rich text body field — a bordered field with its own small
   toolbar above it, matching the look of the rest of the form (unlike
   write.html's distraction-free full-bleed composer). */
.rte-field{ border:1.5px solid var(--rule); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); background: var(--paper); overflow:hidden; }
.rte-field:focus-within{ border-color: var(--maroon); }
.rte-toolbar{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; padding:8px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);
  background: var(--paper-dim); flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.rte-toolbar button{
  font-family: var(--utility); font-size:13px; font-weight:700; border:1.5px solid var(--rule);
  background: var(--paper); color: var(--ink-soft); width:30px; height:30px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor:pointer; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; transition: all var(--fast) var(--ease);
}
.rte-toolbar button:hover{ border-color: var(--maroon); color: var(--maroon); }
.rte-toolbar .rte-sep{ width:1px; height:20px; background: var(--rule); margin:0 2px; }
.rte-toolbar .rte-counts{ margin-left:auto; font-family: var(--utility); font-size:12px; color: var(--steel); font-weight:400; border:none; width:auto; height:auto; }
.rte-editor{
  font-family: var(--body); font-size:1rem; line-height:1.6; min-height: 220px;
  padding: 14px 16px; outline:none;
}
.rte-editor:empty:before{ content: attr(data-placeholder); color:#ADADAD; font-style:italic; pointer-events:none; }
.rte-editor p{ margin:0 0 1em; }
.rte-editor p:last-child{ margin-bottom:0; }
.rte-editor h3{ font-family: var(--display); font-size:1.25rem; font-weight:700; margin: 1em 0 .5em; }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Photo posts (image-only content type)
--------------------------------------------------------- */
.photo-tile{
  display:block; border:1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow:hidden; background: var(--paper);
  transition: transform var(--med) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--med) var(--ease);
}
.photo-tile:hover{ transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); text-decoration:none; }
.photo-tile img{ width:100%; aspect-ratio: 4/3; object-fit:cover; display:block; transition: transform var(--med) var(--ease); }
.photo-tile:hover img{ transform: scale(1.04); }
.photo-tile .pt-body{ padding:10px 12px; }
.photo-tile h4{ font-family: var(--display); font-size:.98rem; font-weight:700; margin:0 0 4px; line-height:1.25; }
.photo-tile .meta{ font-family: var(--utility); font-size:11px; color:var(--steel); text-transform:uppercase; }

.rail-card.photo-rail-card h4{ margin-top:6px; }