John,
We want to be upfront with you — we’re asking for your support right now because real journalism is being dismantled, and it’s being replaced by right-wing propaganda and Trump-aligned media.
If you’re able to chip in during the next 48 hours, it would make a real difference.
Here’s what’s happening.
Most major news outlets and social platforms are now controlled by billionaire oligarchs who don’t give a damn about protecting democracy. They cater to Trump because his autocratic approach is good for business — clicks, outrage, and power.
News outlets like CNN and The New York Times that remain are still failing to meet the moment:
- Clinging to “both sides” coverage in the face of corruption and autocracy
- Settling lawsuits when Trump tries to intimidate them
- Pulling punches when democracy needs courage
At the same time, the White House is replacing real journalism access with propaganda and MAGA influencers.
And this year, Project 2025 succeeded in one of its major goals by ending the Corporation for Public Broadcasting — gutting public radio and wiping out one of the last safeguards for independent reporting.
That’s the media environment heading into 2026 – one of the most important election years in our nation’s history.
And it’s exactly why COURIER exists.
COURIER is one of the fastest-growing media organizations in the country, with 5 million social followers and growing, built to take on MAGA and Trump without fear of reprisal — and to tell the truth plainly when others won’t.
But here’s the part we didn’t expect:
Fundraising has been slower this month than planned. With 11 days left in the year, we’ve raised $25,000, with $50,000 still to go to fully fund our work next year.
So we’re setting a 48-hour mini-goal to get back on track.
If we can raise $10,000 in the next 48 hours, we can:
- Keep our reporting fully funded into 2026
- Continue expanding our reach where MAGA misinformation spreads fastest
- Stay strong in the fight to flip Congress and stop further democratic backsliding
Can you chip in right now to help us hit this 48-hour goal and keep COURIER independent?
No pressure if now isn’t the right moment — truly. But if you believe truth and democracy are worth defending, this is one of the most important moments to step up.
In solidarity,
COURIER Newsroom