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August 14, 2024 at 3:49 PM

The latest from COURIER this week...

Tim Walz takes the Internet by storm, the Trump campaign's attempts to steal the spotlight back, and a 20+ foot inflatable IUDView email in browserIn case you missed it, here's a round up of nationally-relevant content from our team at COURIER: Tim Walz takes center stage   With his dad jokes and Mi…

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August 13, 2024 at 5:31 PM

Trump’s plan to try and steal the 2024 election.

Evidence shows Trump is trailing. He says all the evidence is fake.   John, Even after January 6th, Donald Trump never stopped lying about the 2020 election. So, it’s no surprise that when Joe Biden passed the torch to Kamala Harris, Trump’s 2024 election lie began to take shape. According t…

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August 12, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Lawrence O’Donnell warns media they’re repeating 2016 mistakes

The media keeps giving Trump free air time to spread his lies   John, We are fewer than 90 days from election day, and the mainstream media still has no idea how to cover Donald Trump’s campaign for president. On Thursday, Trump held a 64 minute news conference that aired live and unedited o…

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August 9, 2024 at 6:02 PM

PragerU keeps expanding its reach

The right-wing misinformation machine is leading an aggressive marketing campaign to get into public schools.   John, Earlier this year, our Arizona newsroom, The Copper Courier, was the first to break an important story about PragerU’s mission to put right-wing misinformation in Arizona’s p…

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August 8, 2024 at 7:59 PM

JD Vance and Fox News team up to Swift Boat Tim Walz

Vance is calling Walz’ retirement after 20 years of service a case of “stolen valor” 🙄   John, Since Kamala Harris selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate, Trump and his MAGA followers have desperately tried to smear him with ridiculous, false attacks. Yesterday, JD Vance s…

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August 7, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Fox News and the right are desperately trying to make Tim Walz seem like a left-wing radical.

The Midwestern dad is gaining popularity. Conservatives are terrified.   John, On Tuesday, Vice President Kamala Harris announced her running mate – Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. A slew of politicians, from progressive Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to Senator Joe Manchin to Republic…

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August 5, 2024 at 7:00 PM

TikTok, Kamala Harris, and right-wing racism and sexism

Unfortunately, it’s not all coconut memes and Brat edits   John, Since Vice President Kamala Harris replaced Joe Biden on the Democratic ticket, the mainstream media has talked glowingly about “Kamala memes” and the enthusiastic support she’s received on social media.  We wouldn’t blame you …

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August 3, 2024 at 7:01 PM

The Epoch Times, Cuba Gooding Jr., and why it matters

One of the biggest misinformation outlets in America now makes feature films.   Remember The Epoch Times, John? The Epoch Times is a far-right news outlet known for spreading anti-vaccine misinformation and 2020 election conspiracies. They spent more money on advertising for Donald Trump in …

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August 1, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Donald Trump is unfit, incoherent and a racist. So why isn’t the media calling on him to step down?

The debate over Trump’s fitness for public office should have ended forever on January 6th, 2021.   John, In case you missed it, on Wednesday, Trump had a pretty difficult day. In a matter of 24 hours he: Made racist remarks at a conference for Black journalists, including questioning Kama…

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July 31, 2024 at 6:01 PM

About our end of month goal

July has shown the importance of free, factual news for all   Hey John, it’s Tara McGowan, the founder and publisher of COURIER. July was historic. From the attempted assassination on former President Trump, to President Biden passing the torch, to Vice President Kamala Harris’ record-breaki…

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July 29, 2024 at 8:01 PM

Sinclair anchor quits over right-wing propaganda

Even Sinclair employees are starting to worry about the clear bias on their networks   John, Since the late ‘80s, the Sinclair Broadcast Group has bought up local news stations across the country. Today, they control an astonishing 190 stations in more than 100 markets.  Sinclair has used th…

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July 28, 2024 at 6:01 PM

100 days from Election Day: our fight to stop Russian misinformation

With only 100 days to go until the election, we must fight back against Russian misinformation   John, We are officially 100 days out from Election Day, and a recent report from American intelligence officials detailed Russian plans to interfere in the upcoming election to destabilize Americ…

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July 26, 2024 at 5:00 PM

John , you’ve been selected to sponsor a newsroom

Sponsor a newsroom before the election of our lifetimes.   John, July has been one of the most eventful months in the history of American politics.  Yes, John, all of this really happened in just the past three weeks:  Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally …

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July 24, 2024 at 8:01 PM

Project 2025’s latest disturbing connection to JD Vance and the Trump Campaign

Vance echoed Roberts’ violent rhetoric in a glowing Amazon review.   John, By now, you’ve heard about Project 2025, the right-wing plan to remake the American government and turn it into a Christian nationalist state if Trump wins.  Birth control bans, mass deportations, disbanding the EPA a…

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July 23, 2024 at 8:01 PM

Kamala Harris is already facing unprecedented racism and sexism from the MAGA right

It’s going to be a long three months   John, In the last 48 hours, Democrats have rallied behind Kamala Harris, helping her raise a record-breaking $81 million in the first days of her campaign.  Meanwhile, the MAGA-right is in full meltdown mode. Responses to Joe Biden refusing his party’s …

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July 22, 2024 at 6:01 PM

Fox News and the right-wing media are making racist and sexist attacks on Kamala Harris

The right wasn’t ready for Kamala Harris, so they’re lobbing racist and sexist attacks at her to derail her new campaign.   John, Sunday, President Biden announced he wouldn’t accept the Democratic nomination for President and, instead, gave his “full support and endorsement” to Kamala Harr…

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July 20, 2024 at 6:01 PM

There is no “new Trump”

Allies warned of a “new” Trump. That lasted about 15 minutes.   John, Ahead of Trump’s Republican National Convention speech on Thursday, many in the legacy media were pushing the idea of “a new Trump,” a unity candidate changed by the horrific assassination attempt at his rally over the wee…

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July 18, 2024 at 6:01 PM

Elon Musk and his $180 million Trump donation

How the CEO – and his company X – could decide November’s election   John, Elon Musk, the CEO and owner of Twitter/X, has officially endorsed Donald Trump for president. And, while it hasn’t yet been confirmed, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday he pledged $180 million in donations to a…

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July 17, 2024 at 6:30 PM

Why you won’t hear about Project 2025 at the Republican Convention

There’s been plenty of schmoozing but no Project 2025 talk   John, We’re officially two days into the Republican National Convention. As expected, speakers have spent very little time talking about policy. Instead, it’s all about lavishing praise on Donald Trump and repeating his empty sloga…

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July 16, 2024 at 6:02 PM

How Fox News and Tucker Carlson made JD Vance

How Tucker Carlson took JD Vance from Trump critic to VP pick   John, In case you missed it, on Monday former President Donald Trump announced his pick for VP: Ohio Senator and author JD Vance. Vance first came onto the political scene in 2016 by criticizing his new running mate, calling Tru…

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July 13, 2024 at 6:02 PM

U.S. Intelligence: Russia planning to interfere in 2024 election to help Trump

U.S. Intelligence says Russia’s efforts to influence this year’s U.S. election through information warfare have the same aim as in previous elections — to undermine President Joe Biden’s campaign and the Democratic Party and weaken public confidence in the electoral process,   John, With le…

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July 12, 2024 at 6:02 PM

The media is ignoring Donald Trump’s mental fitness

Surely the media will cover this, right?   John, Amid the two weeks of breathless coverage of President Biden’s debate performance and praise for Donald Trump’s new “disciplined” campaign by the legacy media, you may have missed the news on Trump’s recent unhinged and barely coherent rally i…

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July 11, 2024 at 6:02 PM

Former Speaker Pelosi’s battle with the New York Times

Pelosi said, “I don’t know what’s happened in New York Times that they make up news.”   John, The New York Times coverage of Joe Biden is making news again for all the wrong reasons and Nancy Pelosi isn’t having it.  In case you missed it, Pelosi appeared on MSNBC’s Morning Joe and, when ask…

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July 9, 2024 at 6:01 PM

Exposing Project 2025

The Supreme Court gave Trump immunity. Why that matters for 2025   John, Last week the radical right-wing members of the Supreme Court decided that presidents, and specifically Trump, have immunity from prosecution for any of their official actions done as president. While dissenting Justice…

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July 8, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Trump’s “disciplined campaign” is a false media creation.

The media is helping Trump get elected. We can’t let that happen   John, For the past week and a half, the media has intensely focused election coverage on President Biden’s debate performance.  The New York Times called for Biden to drop out of the race, and virtually every legacy media out…

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July 7, 2024 at 5:00 PM

We want to hear from you: how do you get your news?

Can you take 90 seconds to let us know how we can make an impact in our communities?   John, Today, we are exactly 4 months from election day. Donald Trump, an aspiring autocrat with 34 felony convictions (and counting), is at the top of the presidential ticket. The mainstream media still doe…

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July 5, 2024 at 6:01 PM

Trump calls for “televised military tribunals”

Someone has to step up and cover Trump as the dictator he wants to be   John, this is urgent. Donald Trump is doubling down on his calls to jail his political enemies. This past weekend, Trump shared posts on Truth Social that advocated for his political opponents to be tried for treason in …

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July 3, 2024 at 6:01 PM

Help us stand up to the Sinclair Broadcasting Group

The right-wing media conglomerate uses trusted local news outlets to spread radical propaganda   John, Have you ever heard of the Sinclair Broadcasting Group? Since the late ‘80s, Sinclair, owned by the ultra-conservative Smith family, has been buying up local news stations across the countr…

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July 3, 2024 at 2:30 PM

The latest from COURIER this week...

The #SCOTUSsix, reflections on 70 years of democracy, and why blue states can't get complacent in the fight for reproductive rights View email in browserIn case you missed it, here's a round up of nationally-relevant content from our team at COURIER: Listen: With Fear For Our Democracy, We Dissent  …

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July 1, 2024 at 8:01 PM

NYT says Biden should step down – silent on Trump

The New York Times’ blatant hypocrisy rears its ugly head following last week’s debate   John, In case you missed it, The New York Times’ editorial board penned an op-ed on Friday calling for President Biden to step down following his performance in Thursday’s debate: The Times’ decision is…

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June 30, 2024 at 6:01 PM

Five years of fighting misinformation

Help us celebrate our anniversary with our biggest fundraising month yet   Hey, John — it’s Tara McGowan, the founder and publisher of COURIER. Thank you for taking a moment of your day to read my message. I’m truly grateful for your support.  June 2024 was a pretty big month, John.  Donald …

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June 29, 2024 at 6:01 PM

CNN’s disastrous debate

Trump got off easy during this week’s debate. Here’s how COURIER can change that   John, While media coverage has intensely focused on Joe Biden coming out of Thursday’s debate, less is being said about CNN and the disastrous format that allowed Donald Trump to lie for nearly two hours strai…

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June 27, 2024 at 6:03 PM

How will the media cover Trump’s lies on the debate stage tonight?

Trump will lie on the debate stage tonight. We need to be ready for what comes next.   John, The first presidential debate of 2024 is only hours away. Tonight's debate will undoubtedly mark a crucial test for President Biden and Donald Trump.  But there’s a real argument to be made that the …

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June 26, 2024 at 6:02 PM

Trump is spreading the lie that Joe Biden’s debate prep includes cocaine and steroids

With less than 48 hours to go until the debate, is the media ready to cover Trump’s lies?   John, Tomorrow is the first presidential debate of 2024. We don’t know what will happen, but one thing is for sure:  Donald Trump is certain to tell dozens of lies on the debate stage tomorrow night. …

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June 24, 2024 at 6:01 PM

Overturning Roe: Two years later

Dobbs anniversary, abortion access, and what you can do to help   John, Today is the second anniversary of the right-wing Supreme Court’s decision to upend 50 years of legal precedent by overturning Roe v. Wade. For two years, COURIER’s network of local newsrooms has fearlessly covered the d…

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June 23, 2024 at 6:01 PM

Here's how many lies Donald Trump tells every minute

The media matters when a presidential nominee refuses to tell the truth   John, Trump held another campaign rally last Wednesday in Wisconsin, and boy was it… something 😳 CNN’s fact-checkers reported on his speech and found that he told more than 30 lies— That’s one lie every three minutes. …

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June 21, 2024 at 6:01 PM

How Fox News is setting the stage for the next January 6th

No votes have been cast in the 2024 election. Fox News is already saying it’s stolen.   John, The 2024 election is less than five months away. Most presidential polls are close, and the outcome is anyone’s guess. Unless, that is, you work for Fox News. We’ll tell you more about Fox News’s ir…

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June 20, 2024 at 5:00 PM

Fox News. Tucker Carlson. Donald Trump.

COURIER is fighting back and we need your help to protect our democracy.   John – America is stuck in a dangerous information crisis.  Fox News. Tucker Carlson. Donald Trump. It seems like their sole mission is to spread lies, bigotry, and division to millions.  As the 2024 election approac…

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June 18, 2024 at 7:01 PM

The Epoch Times CFO indicted by the DOJ

The news organization famous for making stuff up may have done white-collar crime   Hey John, remember The Epoch Times? They’re the conspiracy-spreading, right-wing fake news outlet that’s been putting up these weird billboards all over America: Well, John, it turns out that, according to t…

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June 18, 2024 at 4:51 PM

The latest from COURIER this week...

Trump's potential VP picks, the SCOTUS decisions we are still waiting for, and more... View email in browserIn case you missed it, here's a round up of nationally-relevant content from our team at COURIER: Read: Disturbing facts about Trump’s VP options    As we near the 2024 RNC Convention, veteran…

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June 17, 2024 at 7:01 PM

An update on our June fundraising

We must raise $1,000 by tonight.   John, We’re over halfway through June, and we wanted to let you know where we stand on our most ambitious fundraising goal ever— raising $25,000 in a single month to fuel our fearless, factual local newsrooms in some of the country's most pivotal swing stat…

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June 15, 2024 at 6:01 PM

Joe Rogan keeps spreading lies about Joe Biden’s health

On a recent episode of his show, Joe Rogan claimed the President was “drugged up” and a “mysterious cabal” is actually running the country   Joe Rogan is making sh*t up again, John:  One of our favorite GIFs – Rogan making fun of COURIER’s mission to call out right-wing lies and conspiracy …

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June 14, 2024 at 6:01 PM

We want to hear from you: how do you get your news?

Can you take 90 seconds to let us know how we can make an impact in our communities?   John, We’re in the midst of an information crisis.  Donald Trump, an aspiring autocrat with 34 felony convictions (and counting), is at the top of the presidential ticket. The mainstream media still doesn’t…

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June 12, 2024 at 7:01 PM

Fox News and the MAGA-right’s crazy new Hunter Biden conspiracy theory

They said Hunter’s conviction was an “operation” in a Democratic plot.   John, On Tuesday, Hunter Biden was convicted on three charges for illegally owning a gun while being addicted to drugs. In a moving statement following the verdict, President Biden expressed his love for his son and sai…

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June 11, 2024 at 8:01 PM

Humbly asking for a moment of your time, John

If our democracy is going to endure, news organizations must learn from the mistakes of 2016.   John, In 2016, Donald Trump skillfully manipulated cable news outlets like CNN and Fox News to spread dangerous lies and hatred. He won because the media prioritized ratings and profits over truth…

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June 9, 2024 at 6:01 PM

Fox News’ war with Pride Month

Fox News rang in Pride Month with fear-mongering headlines about the LGBTQ community   John, While members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies around the country celebrate Pride Month, Fox News is going to war.  We’re not even a week into June, but just take a look at some recent headlines: …

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June 8, 2024 at 7:01 PM

As PragerU’s right-wing founder says, “universities breed evil”

The right-wing media mogul turned “educator” decried universities as “evil” in his new blog   John, Earlier this year, our Arizona newsroom, The Copper Courier, was the first to break an important story about PragerU’s mission to put right-wing misinformation in Arizona’s public schools. If …

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June 6, 2024 at 7:01 PM

Jon Stewart’s war for truth in the age of Trump

Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts. We can’t just move on.   John, It’s been just one week since Trump was convicted of 34 felonies. Here’s what’s happened since: Fox News and Republicans are spreading conspiracy theories and smearing the justice system while violent threats are explod…

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June 5, 2024 at 9:27 PM

The latest from COURIER this week...

Trump bribes oil execs, SCOTUS' far-right takeover, Rick Wilson's take on MAGA, and more... View email in browserIn case you missed it, here's a round up of nationally-relevant content from our team at COURIER: Read: MAGA Extremism is the Greatest Threat to our Democracy   In an exclusive op-ed for …

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June 5, 2024 at 4:01 PM

Layoffs and paywalls

Only five months from the 2024 election, legacy media outlets are facing the consequences of their outdated models   John, 2024 is set to be the most consequential election of our lifetime. Donald Trump, the first former president to be convicted of a felony, is at the top of the ticket, and…

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