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October 7, 2024 at 5:01 PM

Humbly asking you to read this message less than one month from election day

If our democracy is going to endure, news organizations must learn from the mistakes of 2016 and 2020.   John, In 2016, Donald Trump masterfully used news outlets like The New York Times, CNN, and Fox News to dominate headlines and spread dangerous misinformation. Trump's victory was, in par…

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October 6, 2024 at 5:01 PM

NPR poll confirms that Trump’s new “big lie” is working

Trump and Fox News are laying the foundation for another January 6th   Hi John, A new NPR poll out this week shows that most voters—6 in 10—are concerned or very concerned about election fraud. That includes a staggering 88% of Trump supporters. We’ll explain how Donald Trump and Fox News ar…

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October 5, 2024 at 5:01 PM

Marjorie Taylor Greene and the right-wing Hurricane Helene conspiracy theory explained

While millions struggle in the Hurricane’s wake, the right-wing is getting lost in the rabbit hole   Hi John, Millions are still struggling to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Helene, with dozens dead, thousands missing, and countless others left without power or access to roads and…

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October 4, 2024 at 6:05 PM

REPORT: Russia pushing election lies hard in the final days of the election

Putin’s attempts to sway the election for Trump are increasing, even as the Justice Department intervenes   Hi John, Last month, the Department of Justice charged two Russian citizens in connection with a $10 million misinformation campaign aimed at sowing division and influencing the 2024 P…

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October 3, 2024 at 6:48 PM

We’re reaching out to top supporters like you, John

Make sure your impact continues after Election Day   Hey John, it’s Tara McGowan, the founder and publisher of COURIER. I’m reaching out personally to express my heartfelt gratitude. According to our records, you’re one of COURIER’s top grassroots supporters. From the bottom of my heart, tha…

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October 2, 2024 at 6:38 PM

JD Vance told one lie after another. Too bad there was no fact checking…

Without the threat of fact-checking, Vance used VP debate to present himself as a totally different person.   John, To the untrained eye (say, the eye of an undecided voter in a swing state), Tuesday’s Vice Presidential debate might have looked like a return to normal. Two “Midwest Nice” ca…

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October 2, 2024 at 4:00 PM

The latest from COURIER this week...

A VP debate recap, Sen. Jon Tester reacts to his GOP opponent, and a former Capitol police officer warns about history repeating itselfView email in browserIn case you missed it, here's a round up of nationally-relevant content from our team at COURIER: Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) reacts to his GOP oppon…

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October 2, 2024 at 4:00 PM

The latest from COURIER this week...

A VP debate recap, Sen. Jon Tester reacts to his GOP opponent, and a former Capitol police officer warns about history repeating itselfView email in browserIn case you missed it, here's a round up of nationally-relevant content from our team at COURIER: Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) reacts to his GOP oppon…

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October 1, 2024 at 7:13 PM

Fact-checking Trump’s Hurricane Helene lie

Trump has a new hurricane conspiracy. The mainstream media is running with it.   John, This weekend, Hurricane Helene devastated the Southeast, leaving dozens dead and thousands missing across North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Tennessee. Instead of showing empathy or supp…

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September 30, 2024 at 5:01 PM

John , you’ve been selected to sponsor a newsroom

Sponsor a newsroom before the election of our lifetimes.   John, Tomorrow is the first day of October, and the beginning of the last full month before the 2024 election. October will be critical for our state newsrooms, John. Our reporters will be working around the clock to publish the fea…

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September 29, 2024 at 5:01 PM

We need your help, John

Less than 48 hours away, we’re $8,000 behind our goal.   Hey, John, it’s Tara McGowan from COURIER. I’ll cut to the chase: our September fundraising deadline is at midnight tomorrow night, and we’re about $8,000 behind our $40,000 goal. Polls show a tight race, and we need your help before to…

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September 28, 2024 at 7:14 PM

Trump's $100k watch scam

Trump isn’t even pretending his latest scam goes to fund his campaign   John, Yesterday, Donald Trump announced the release of his new line of watches, including one for the insane price of $100,000.  You may have noticed that Trump has spent his 2024 presidential run selling Trump and MAGA …

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September 27, 2024 at 5:00 PM

WaPo & CNN: A high standard for Harris, zero standards for Trump

Kamala Harris misspoke during an MSNBC interview. Trump nonsensically ranted and babbled about buying furniture in North Carolina. Guess which one CNN and WaPo were harder on?   John, The Washington Post and CNN again show the danger of the media’s obsession with covering politics in a “both…

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September 26, 2024 at 2:21 PM

ICYMI: Nancy Pelosi, Simon Rosenberg, Faiz Shakir, and others on turning vibes into votes

Here’s a recap of this week’s “Vibes to Votes” event. At COURIER’s Vibes to Votes: The Final Sprint event in Washington, DC Tuesday night, we had a great evening about how we can turn the energy around this election into action. If you missed the event, you can watch the full recording of the entir…

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September 26, 2024 at 2:21 PM

ICYMI: Nancy Pelosi, Simon Rosenberg, Faiz Shakir, and others on turning vibes into votes

Here’s a recap of this week’s “Vibes to Votes” event. At COURIER’s Vibes to Votes: The Final Sprint event in Washington, DC Tuesday night, we had a great evening about how we can turn the energy around this election into action. If you missed the event, you can watch the full recording of the entir…

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September 25, 2024 at 6:01 PM

A staggering list of all the conspiracies, hoaxes, and lies being spread by the right

The Springfield pets conspiracy went viral on another level, but it’s not the only hoax the right wing has had on repeat this election season.   John, Recently, the media watchdog site Media Matters for America published a list of all the right-wing hoaxes, lies, and conspiracy theories bein…

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September 24, 2024 at 5:54 PM

Morning Joe’s takedown of the legacy media

The legacy media is holding Kamala Harris to a higher standard than Donald Trump.   John, Yesterday, MSNBC’s Morning Joe aired a devastating takedown of the legacy media for its pro-Trump coverage of the presidential race. Joe Scarborough highlighted numerous examples, criticizing legacy med…

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September 23, 2024 at 7:21 PM

Republicans are changing election laws in Georgia and Nebraska

New policy proposals in Georgia and Nebraska are an effort to incite voter fraud conspiracies   John, Early voting is officially underway in several states, and we're now just six weeks out from Election Day. With the race too close to call, Republicans are already preparing to cast doubt on…

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September 21, 2024 at 5:02 PM

Startling data shows Trump’s misinformation reach

Trump told countless lies during this month’s debate. The majority of his supporters believe them.   John, Donald Trump was widely mocked for his bizarre claim that Haitian immigrants were eating pets in the small town of Springfield, Ohio.  While the claim was quickly debunked, the ripple e…

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September 20, 2024 at 5:48 PM

Who exactly is Laura Loomer?

Trump drew criticism for traveling to Tuesday’s debate with Laura Loomer. Why?   John, If you’ve paid any attention to news about the presidential campaign this week, you’ve definitely come across the name Laura Loomer.  And, if you’re like us, you probably found yourself saying, “who the he…

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September 19, 2024 at 9:46 PM

New Speaker added! Join us for Vibes to Votes on Tuesday in DC

Hear from Nancy Pelosi, Tiffany Muller, and others! On September 24th, COURIER is hosting From Vibes to Votes: The Final Sprint, an evening of live panel discussions with a reception to follow. Programming will convene policymakers, leaders in political advocacy, and experts in media strategy, as w…

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September 19, 2024 at 9:46 PM

New Speaker added! Join us for Vibes to Votes on Tuesday in DC

Hear from Nancy Pelosi, Tiffany Muller, and others! On September 24th, COURIER is hosting From Vibes to Votes: The Final Sprint, an evening of live panel discussions with a reception to follow. Programming will convene policymakers, leaders in political advocacy, and experts in media strategy, as w…

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September 19, 2024 at 4:05 PM

PragerU is expanding

COURIER exists to expose right-wing misinformation like PragerU   Remember PragerU, John? Earlier this year, our Arizona newsroom, The Copper Courier, was the first to break an important story about their mission to put right-wing misinformation in Arizona’s public schools. The Copper Couri…

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September 17, 2024 at 7:59 PM

IN ONE WEEK! Vibes to Votes feat. Nancy Pelosi next Tuesday

Secure your spot to hear from Nancy Pelosi and others as we head into this final sprint. On September 24th, COURIER is hosting From Vibes to Votes: The Final Sprint, an evening of live panel discussions with a reception to follow with light food and beverages provided. Programming will convene poli…

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September 17, 2024 at 7:59 PM

IN ONE WEEK! Vibes to Votes feat. Nancy Pelosi next Tuesday

Secure your spot to hear from Nancy Pelosi and others as we head into this final sprint. On September 24th, COURIER is hosting From Vibes to Votes: The Final Sprint, an evening of live panel discussions with a reception to follow with light food and beverages provided. Programming will convene poli…

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September 17, 2024 at 7:02 PM

The legacy media must hold Trump accountable for his violent rhetoric

By not taking Trump to task for his lies, the legacy media is leaving a vacuum for conspiracy theories and politically motivated violence   John, Thankfully, former President Trump is safe following a failed assassination attempt at his Mar-a-Lago residence. This marks the second attempt on …

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September 16, 2024 at 7:01 PM

Why JD Vance keeps doubling down on the bogus “eating pets” story explained

As the bizarre conspiracy theory about Springfield, Ohio takes hold, the right is mobilizing their propaganda campaign   John, Last week, a bogus conspiracy theory about immigrants eating pets in Springfield, Ohio, took the MAGA Internet by storm. JD Vance tweeted about it, and Donald Trump …

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September 15, 2024 at 6:01 PM

Asking humbly for you to read this message

We have until midnight to reach our mid-month goal   Hey, John, it’s Tara McGowan from COURIER. Thank you for taking a moment to read my message today.  At COURIER, we don’t send fundraising emails screaming about deadlines or promising a DOUBLE MATCH in ALL CAPS. Instead, we try to send you …

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September 14, 2024 at 6:01 PM

You’ve been selected to support a newsroom at an important moment

Sponsor a battleground newsroom in 2024   John, We’re less than two months out from election day, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. With polls showing a tied race, Donald Trump and the right-wing media are priming their audiences to distrust the 2024 election results.  With lies, conspirac…

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September 13, 2024 at 8:14 PM

You're Invited: From Vibes To Votes with Nancy Pelosi

Join COURIER and Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi for a very special keynote conversation at Sixth & I. On September 24th, COURIER is hosting From Vibes to Votes: The Final Sprint, featuring an evening of live panel discussions and a headline interview with a reception to follow. Programming will c…

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September 13, 2024 at 8:14 PM

You're Invited: From Vibes To Votes with Nancy Pelosi

Join COURIER and Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi for a very special keynote conversation at Sixth & I. On September 24th, COURIER is hosting From Vibes to Votes: The Final Sprint, featuring an evening of live panel discussions and a headline interview with a reception to follow. Programming will c…

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September 13, 2024 at 5:31 PM

The NYTimes isn’t sure Kamala Harris won the debate 🙄

After Harris’ stellar debate performance, NYT says undecided voters need more policy details to make a choice   John, On the debate stage on Tuesday, Vice President Kamala Harris looked polished, prepared, and, most importantly, presidential. Trump, on the other hand, was an angry mess. In v…

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September 12, 2024 at 6:46 PM

Trump threatens ABC News after getting wrecked at the debate

MAGA Republicans think being forced to tell the truth is cheating   John, Donald Trump is pretty upset about losing Tuesday’s debate. After ABC News moderators fact-checked Trump in real-time (including calling him out for suggesting that doctors were murdering infants after birth), Trump an…

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September 11, 2024 at 6:38 PM

Pet eating, Trump, and what it says about the MAGA echo-chamber

On Tuesday night, Trump brought up a wild new conspiracy about immigrants eating pets. Here’s how it happened.   John, In a debate filled with bizarre moments, Donald Trump’s baseless and outrageous claim that immigrants in Springfield, Ohio were eating pets has garnered the most attention. …

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September 11, 2024 at 4:42 PM

New episode: "Kamala crushed it."

Listen to Vibes Only on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcastsView email in browserWell, that was wild.  During last night's presidential debate, Vice President Harris articulated her vision for America while Donald Trump stewed about crowd size and spread misinformation about... eating c…

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September 11, 2024 at 4:42 PM

New episode: "Kamala crushed it."

Listen to Vibes Only on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcastsView email in browserWell, that was wild.  During last night's presidential debate, Vice President Harris articulated her vision for America while Donald Trump stewed about crowd size and spread misinformation about... eating c…

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September 10, 2024 at 5:01 PM

Trump will once again show he’s unfit for office tonight – will the media call him out?

How the media covers tonight’s debate will define the election.   John, With the polls tightening between Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, tonight’s debate is a pivotal moment in the 2024 election. Whatever happens on stage tonight, one thing is certain: the media’s reaction wi…

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September 8, 2024 at 6:02 PM

MAGA-world and Fox join forces to help Putin spread misinformation

Putin is interfering in our elections again. Fox and the far-right are helping him.   John, On Wednesday, the Department of Justice charged two Russian citizens for a $10 million misinformation campaign designed to sow political division and influence the 2024 election. The details of the c…

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September 7, 2024 at 6:01 PM

Fox News says Project 2025 is just a “Democratic talking point"

The deeper the connections between the Trump Campaign and Project 2025 get, the more Fox doubles down on the lies.   John, This week, new reports revealed that JD Vance has even deeper ties to the architects of Project 2025 than we knew. The New York Times reported on Tuesday that in 2017, J…

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September 6, 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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September 5, 2024 at 8:48 PM

WATCH: Ruben Gallego on the AZ Senate race

Simon Rosenberg + Tara McGowan break down the news of the weekView email in browserArizona is critical to Democrats' chances of holding a majority in the U.S Senate, taking back the House of Representatives, and winning the White House.  This week, political expert Simon Rosenberg and COURIER founde…

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September 5, 2024 at 8:47 PM

WATCH: Ruben Gallego on the AZ Senate race

Simon Rosenberg + Tara McGowan break down the news of the weekView email in browserArizona is critical to Democrats' chances of holding a majority in the U.S Senate, taking back the House of Representatives, and winning the White House.  This week, political expert Simon Rosenberg and COURIER founde…

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September 5, 2024 at 5:01 PM

The Epoch Times' big year

How the most influential fake news outlet has grown in the face of a federal investigation   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 Don…

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September 4, 2024 at 7:21 PM

Help us stand up to Tucker Carlson’s dangerous misinformation

Tucker Carlson’s massive audience allows him to spread hate and lies from some of the worst people.   John, On Monday night, Tucker Carlson reached a new low when he hosted Holocaust denier and Nazi apologist Darryl Cooper on his podcast show. Carlson called Cooper “the best and most honest …

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September 4, 2024 at 4:42 PM

The latest from COURIER this week...

Former Trump administration staffer Olivia Troye warns against a second term, voter disenfranchisement is already underway in the Peach State, and a veteran journalist explains why courageous journalism is needed now more than everView email in browserIn case you missed it, here's a round up of nati…

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September 3, 2024 at 5:38 PM

How Fox News and Jesse Waters are previewing the coming attacks on Kamala Harris

Even Jesse Watters’ co-hosts were shocked at his most recent attacks on Vice President Harris   John, Labor Day weekend is over, so we’re officially in the final stretch of the 2024 election season, with Election Day just over 60 days away. According to most polls, Trump is losing. That mean…

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August 31, 2024 at 5:02 PM

Help us reach our August fundraising goal before our midnight deadline

Chip in now to support our eleven battleground newsrooms   John, We are nearly two months away from election day, and reliable, trustworthy news has never been more important. Trump and JD Vance are spreading lies and conspiracies at their rallies, claiming Democrats are trying to steal the …

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August 30, 2024 at 7:14 PM

Closing strong

A new weekly video series from Simon Rosenberg + Tara McGowanView email in browserBelieve it or not, there are less than 10 weeks remaining until Election Day. The stakes couldn't be higher, but sometimes it can be difficult to understand what's really happening in our politics.  That's why we're la…

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August 30, 2024 at 6:14 PM

How Fox and Elon Musk are helping Donald Trump hide his shameful behavior at Arlington National Cemetery

Trump used veterans’ graves for political clout. The right-wing wants to bury the story.   John, You may have heard by now of Trump's visit to Arlington Cemetery on Monday. If not, here’s what you need to know: Officials explicitly warned the Trump team that campaigning at the cemetery was …

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August 29, 2024 at 5:12 PM

JD Vance’s newest lie is his most dangerous

The VP pick’s vague use of “they” points toward a sinister conspiracy   John, At two different rallies this month, JD Vance has introduced Trump with a new line: “they tried to kill him.” The speech harkens back to the assassination attempt Trump survived when a disturbed young man shot seve…

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