John,
This week, Donald Trump told hundreds of generals that America faces a “war from within”—and urged them to use American cities as “training grounds” against the so-called “enemy within.”
Let’s be clear: by “enemy,” Trump means anyone who dares to oppose him—protesters, journalists, immigrants, and everyday people in communities like Portland, Chicago, and Los Angeles.
And while Trump threatens Americans with the force of the U.S. military, corporate America and Big Tech have shown us exactly how they respond: they cave, write him checks, and normalize his abuses. Too often, the corporate media follows the same script—downplaying his authoritarian rhetoric while ignoring the courage of those standing up to resist it.
Here’s what they’re not telling you: on October 18, millions of Americans will take to the streets in more than 2,000 cities for No Kings Day—the largest peaceful protest in modern U.S. history.
People from every background will march together to send one message: In America, we don’t do kings.
But unless we fund independent media, many will never see that story. Instead, they’ll hear Trump and MAGA smear these protesters as unAmerican or worse.
That’s why COURIER exists. We shine a light on Trump’s attacks and the acts of resistance that prove our nation’s value is stronger than any autocrat’s fear mongering.
Trump is counting on fear and silence. On October 18, millions will prove him wrong. With your help, COURIER will make sure the country sees it.
Thank you for standing with us,
— The COURIER Team