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Last week, grassroots organizers and independent media figures came together for COURIER’s Courage > Cowardice event in Washington, D.C.
Together, they discussed the failures made by political institutions and traditional media outlets in addressing the rise of authoritarianism in the United States and how people are coming together to find solutions without them.
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Return of the ‘Planet of the Apes’
Harvard’s conservative debate club quietly ejected all of its women. But why should we care? Because it reflects the “all-boys’ clubs of the Trumpocene,” writes Nina Burleigh in this week’s American Freakshow [ [link removed] ].
It’s official: healthcare is about to get much more expensive for everyone
Republicans’ failure to reach a compromise will trigger a steep increase in healthcare premium costs. COURIER’s national correspondent Camaron Stevenson breaks down what you need to know in Below the Beltway [ [link removed] ].
The embrace of Trump’s corruption isn’t an accident—it’s a calculated backlash
“The Trump Regime doesn’t even bother to hide its corruption ... [and] there are plenty of people and institutions willing to pay the piper,” writes Melissa Ryan in Ctrl Alt Right Delete [ [link removed] ].
Make your MAGA uncle mad
Looking for ways to make your MAGA uncle mad this season? COURIER’s got you covered. COURIER’s new merch store [ [link removed] ] is filled with tees, totes, and mugs that are perfect to give for a cheeky gift or to wear at the holiday table to make a statement. Use code COURIER10 for 10% off everything.
Since October, COURIER has seen more than 130M+ impressions and 13M+ engagements on ICE-related content. Polling has shown that Trump’s deployment of ICE is deeply unpopular — and COURIER is ensuring that ICE’s violence continues to be on full display.
COURIER’s role in shaping the conversation was highlighted by Resonate’s daily newsletter, which you can read here [ [link removed] ].
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Woman tries to use Trump to justify her racism, but these cops aren’t having it
A woman was caught on bodycam footage using Trump to try to justify her racism. The cops who talked to her weren’t having any of it. COURIER [ [link removed] ] has the viral video.
Kristi Noem flees from hearing after being questioned about deported vet
Trump’s Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem fled a Homeland Security Committee meeting. The Hill reported that the meeting she claimed she needed to leave early for was actually canceled. COURIER [ [link removed] ] has the video.
Trump responds to Brown University shooting saying, “Things can happen”
In response to the school shooting at Brown University that killed two and injured nine, Trump stated, “Things can happen.” COURIER [ [link removed] ] has the video of his alarming response.
Support independent media
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Greg Abbott vows to put Turning Point USA chapters in all Texas schools
Texas has officially launched a partnership with Turning Point USA—an organization that advocates for far-right, conservative politics—to create chapters in every high school and college. COURIER’s Courier Texas [ [link removed] ] has the story.
Trump just handed Big Tech a huge win — here’s what it means for Michigan
A new executive order would strip Michigan of the ability to regulate AI, instead creating a “one size fits all” federal framework. COURIER’s Michigan outpost, The ‘Gander [ [link removed] ], has the scoop.
Gov. Ayotte’s ‘efficiency’ report reads like a Republican wish list
New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s government efficiency commission is laying the groundwork to shrink and slash major services across the state. COURIER’s Granite Post [ [link removed] ] covers the story.
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