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Hi all — As always, thanks for being a part of our 50,000+ community! I hope you all enjoyed the holiday season.
As we enter the New Year, COURIER is bringing on exciting new talent. Meet Mason, who you may already know from his account One Hand Politics [ [link removed] ] or from his appearance on Jubilee’s Liberal vs. Maga episode [ [link removed] ]. Check out his first video for COURIER fact-checking Trump’s war on Venezuela:
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Will the press continue to keep Trump’s military secrets?
The Washington Post and The New York Times kept Trump’s attack on Venezuela a secret — but was it in the public interest? Mark Jacob examines journalists’ decisions to keep Trump’s secrets in Stop the Presses [ [link removed] ].
Domi-nation — and happy J-6 to those who celebrate
"Was there ever any doubt that this is where the fetish for 'masculine energy' ... was headed? Soft men with big, hard bank accounts cosplaying tough guys," writes Nina Burleigh in this week's American Freakshow [ [link removed] ].
Two stars, one nomination, and 10 million followers
There’s a big battle brewing in Texas. Guest author Lucy Ritzmann of Open Tabs [ [link removed] ] examines the two young Democratic superstars running for Texas’ Senate seat in the most recent edition of FWIW [ [link removed] ].
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Sen. Mark Kelly releases powerful response to Trump threatening him
Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth censured Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) after Kelly called for troops not to follow illegal orders. The senator responded to the attacks in a must-watch video shared by COURIER [ [link removed] ].
Many pardoned January 6th rioters have found their way back to jail
Trump pardoned rioters who attacked the Capitol on January 6th — but many of them have had continued trouble with the law. COURIER [ [link removed] ] took a deep dive on the fifth anniversary of the Capitol riot.
Democrat debunks FOX News’ myths on Trump’s takeover of Venezuela
Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) schooled a FOX News reporter who was defending Trump’s decision to kidnap President Maduro of Venezuela. COURIER [ [link removed] ] has the must-watch interview.
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Will 2026 finally be the year paid leave becomes a reality for all Virginians?
Democrats and pro-worker advocates hope this can be the year Virginia expands access to paid sick leave and paid family and medical leave to hundreds of thousands of workers. COURIER’s Dogwood [ [link removed] ] has the story.
An AI revolution takes hold in the Nevada desert
As tech giants move toward building the world’s largest data center in the state, locals fear the loss of Nevada’s largest natural lake. COURIER’s Nevada outpost, The Nevadan [ [link removed] ], has the story.
Iowa Republicans back Trump as Maduro abduction risks war and regional instability
Iowa politicians are sharply divided after the Trump administration used military force to bomb Venezuela and abduct Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. COURIER’s Iowa Starting Line [ [link removed] ] covers the divide.
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