John,

There’s no sugar-coating it – the right-wing media handed Donald Trump this election. From Fox News and Sinclair to X and Joe Rogan, an entire network of right-wing influencers fueled a relentless cycle of fear-mongering and misinformation.

In the end, their propaganda machine didn’t just amplify Trump’s message—it set the agenda. They manufactured outrage, spun up economic panic, and shifted the national conversation, steering millions toward Trump.

We’ve seen enough to know it’s time to build a progressive, pro-democracy media network that’s powerful enough to counter these forces, and we’re asking for your help.

Can you chip in $25 now to support COURIER’s local newsrooms and help us grow a progressive media strong enough to fight back?

At COURIER, we’re doing what the traditional media won’t. We don’t chase profits or sensationalize—we’re dedicated to fact-based, community-centered reporting that holds power accountable and cuts through the far-right’s propaganda.

Here’s how COURIER is creating a progressive media network that can take on right-wing disinformation:

• Publishing local, values-driven news: Our 11 state-based newsrooms focus on the issues that matter to their communities, with pro-democracy, fact-driven reporting that counters right-wing narratives. In states like Pennsylvania, Arizona, and Michigan, we’re one of the most-followed local sources, bringing truth to the heart of these battlegrounds.
• We already reach millions: With 4.5 million followers and nearly 2 billion social media impressions in the 90 days before Election Day, COURIER’s message is reaching Americans where they are—with perspectives that challenge right-wing disinformation. We’re committed to making fact-based reporting accessible and free for all.
• News, right where people are: From TikTok to Twitter, our creators and social media experts are redefining what progressive news can be. We share our content directly in the online spaces where people actually get their news. This election cycle alone, our TikTok presence exploded, surpassing 1 million followers and amassing over a billion video views.

Right-wing media has had decades to build this power. Now it’s our turn.

If you believe in a media that stands for truth and democracy, please chip in $25 or anything you can to support COURIER's newsrooms.

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Thank you for standing with us,
COURIER