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February 3, 2025 at 7:03 PM

Trump’s tariffs will destroy the economy. How did we get here?

How did American voters pick a President with economic policies that would worsen the very issue that they said was the most important?   Trump’s tariffs are about to take effect and experts are predicting historic economic pain: The Tax Foundation warns inflation could surge back to 9.3% b…

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  Tara McGowan, Courier Newsroom · [email protected]

February 1, 2025 at 4:02 PM

Thank you, John. Here's how we're putting your support to work.

Because of you, we’re building the progressive media alternative we need right now.   Hi John, I’m Tara McGowan, founder and publisher of COURIER, and I want to personally thank you for your recent support. Because of you, January was our best grassroots fundraising month ever. I also wanted…

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January 31, 2025 at 3:25 PM

Humbly asking you to read this before midnight, John

The first 10 days of the Trump administration have shown us exactly what's to come in the weeks and months ahead.   Help COURIER fight back with the Truth We are just $2,300 short of our $50,000 January fundraising goal—and with Donald Trump back in power, we need your help. Can you …

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January 30, 2025 at 9:04 PM

NPR Report: Trump’s J6 pardons included dozens with horrific criminal records

Trump, with the help of Fox News, is rewriting history and making our country unsafe.   FNAME/Friend, Last week, Donald Trump issued blanket pardons to over 1,500 individuals convicted for their roles in the January 6 Capitol attack. Now, NPR is reporting that many of these individuals have…

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January 29, 2025 at 4:35 PM

The latest from COURIER this week...

The Trump memo that fired all federal DEI workers, how the federal funding freeze is impacting specific battleground state, and moreView email in browserHey there 👋 If you're receiving this email, that means that you've been a supporter of COURIER's journalism and content – so, first and foremost, t…

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January 29, 2025 at 4:35 PM

The latest from COURIER this week...

The Trump memo that fired all federal DEI workers, how the federal funding freeze is impacting specific battleground state, and moreView email in browserHey there 👋 If you're receiving this email, that means that you've been a supporter of COURIER's journalism and content – so, first and foremost, t…

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January 28, 2025 at 4:27 PM

Something is wrong at CNN

As Trump returns to power, CNN is running scared from its journalistic mission.   John, Something is very wrong at CNN. Last week, the network announced it was cutting 6% of its staff. Now, after a public clash with Donald Trump, longtime anchor Jim Acosta has announced he’s leaving the netw…

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January 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM

When Bishop Budde preached mercy, the far right attacked

At Tuesday’s National Cathedral inaugural prayer service, Episcopal Bishop Mariann Budde stood before Donald Trump, J.D. Vance, and their families and made a plea for mercy.   John, At Tuesday’s National Cathedral inaugural prayer service, Episcopal Bishop Mariann Budde stood before Donald T…

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January 23, 2025 at 8:27 PM

When Bishop Budde asked for mercy, the far-right attacked

Bishop Budde’s words were a courageous and honest call for compassion, rooted in the deepest values of the Christian faith: mercy, dignity, and justice for the marginalized.   Stand up to far right hate — stand with COURIER We need your help to fight for the truth. Help us hit our $5…

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  Mark Jacob, COURIER Newsroom · [email protected]

January 22, 2025 at 6:08 PM

How to know if you’re living in a dictatorship

The fact is that we’re well down the road to autocracy already. Yet things can still get much, much worse.   Hey, John, Mark Jacob here, a journalist and contributor for COURIER National. We know there won’t be a group text message announcing that democracy is dead and that Trump is officiall…

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January 20, 2025 at 5:27 PM

Trump is president. We need your help.

Our $50,000 fundraising goal   John, Today, a convicted felon who tried to overturn a free and fair election, promised retribution against his enemies, and lavished praise on authoritarian leaders became President of the United States. Donald Trump won a second term because right-wing media…

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January 18, 2025 at 5:42 PM

Help us hold Trump’s billionaire backers accountable

We’ve set a $50,000 goal to fund our fearless, factual reporting that holds the far-right accountable.   Stand for Truth — Stand with COURIER Trump takes office Monday, and Big Tech and corporate media are already falling in line. We need your help to fight back. Help us hit our $50,…

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January 16, 2025 at 6:11 PM

Meta’s MAGA makeover and what it means for LGBTQ Rights

Zuckerberg joins Musk in bowing to Trump.   if you’re ready to help COURIER fight back against hate speech and right-wing lies on Facebook, can you chip in $25 now? Donate Now ➡️ Last week, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg finalized his MAGA makeover, overhauling Facebook’s content moder…

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January 14, 2025 at 5:55 PM

NYTimes says corporate media is already running scared from Trump

Trump’s threats and intimidation tactics are working. We have to fight back.   John - As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, the media is running scared. According to a recent New York Times report, media outlets are bracing for an unprecedented legal and political onslaught …

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  Mark Jacob, COURIER Newsroom · [email protected]

January 12, 2025 at 5:44 PM

Beware of Republicans bearing false fear

Most Americans saw the New Orleans terrorist attack as a tragedy. Republican propagandists saw it as an opportunity.   Hey, John, Mark Jacob here – I’m one of the contributors for COURIER Newsroom. Last week, we saw a tragedy unfold in New Orleans in the form of a New Year’s terrorist attack.…

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January 10, 2025 at 5:07 PM

Meta bows to Trump. Disinformation wins.

Meta is sunsetting their fact-checking program. Here’s what that means for the truth.   John – Meta just announced it’s ending its fact-checking program. The timing isn’t a coincidence—it’s another capitulation to the incoming Trump administration. Mark Zuckerberg claims this decision is abo…

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January 8, 2025 at 5:45 PM

The Trump/Bezos cartoon WaPo doesn’t want you to see

As America’s influential 1% rush to kiss the ring, Americans are losing access to critical journalism   John, Months after pulling its endorsement of Kamala Harris in the closest election of our lifetime, The Washington Post has done it again—bowing to Trump by refusing to publish a critical …

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January 6, 2025 at 6:16 PM

The fight for the truth about January 6 is more important than ever

January 6th wasn’t patriotism or resistance. It was an attack on democracy and the gravest violation of our Constitution by any president in American history.   John – Four years ago today, a mob stormed the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 election. It was an u…

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January 2, 2025 at 6:55 PM

There’s still time to give your feedback, John

It’s your last chance to complete our 2024 election debrief survey   John – As Trump prepares to take office, COURIER is gearing up to fight back against the right-wing media machine that delivered him the presidency. Recently, we asked COURIER supporters to share their thoughts on the 2024 e…

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  Tara McGowan, COURIER Newsroom · [email protected]

December 31, 2024 at 5:57 PM

MSNBC’s ratings are plummeting – here’s why that matters

Our mission isn’t just about taking on the far-right, it’s about creating something better—an enduring pro-democracy media ecosystem that ensures truth has a fighting chance.   It’s Tara McGowan, Founder and Publisher at COURIER, and I have an urgent update. We’re $15,000 short of our $375,00…

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December 30, 2024 at 6:24 PM

$25 to help build the progressive media alternative we need

COURIER is building the network to fight the MAGA movement   John – Just 48 hours from our final fundraising deadline of 2024, we’re asking for $25 to fight back against the far-right media empire that delivered Donald Trump the presidency. $25 may not seem like much, but here’s what it can d…

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December 28, 2024 at 5:24 PM

Your support is critical before Trump takes office, John

COURIER is building the network to fight the MAGA movement   We’re building a progressive media alternative to stand up to Donald Trump and his right-wing propaganda network. Help us reach our $375,000 2024 goal so we can start the new year off right.  Donate Now ➡️ John – From Fox News, to X…

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December 26, 2024 at 4:51 PM

We need your input to build a progressive media to fight the far right

Your feedback is critical to our work   John – The 2024 Election made one thing clear: the right’s domination of the media—on TV, online, and on the radio—delivered Donald Trump the presidency. From Fox News to the proliferation of lies and conspiracies on platforms like TikTok, the right he…

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  The COURIER Newsroom Team · [email protected]

December 23, 2024 at 4:58 PM

Help build the progressive alternative before 2024 ends.

This is our moment.   John – No matter how many times the media or Donald Trump repeat it, his victory wasn’t about better policies. Trump won because his campaign of fear and lies worked.  And those lies only gained traction because they were amplified by a powerful right-wing media machine…

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December 21, 2024 at 4:37 PM

Here’s what we WON’T do when Trump takes over

We won’t shut up and give up – we’ll stand up and power up   John – In the wake of Trump’s re-election, the media has bowed to the MAGA movement, pretending that Trump, his policies, and his fascist tone are the new normal. This week, COURIER’s own Mark Jacob has a critical message to share: …

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December 19, 2024 at 4:22 PM

Trump sued the Des Moines Register because it published a poll he didn’t like

Trump is suing pollsters for doing their jobs. Here’s why that should worry you.   John – On Monday, Donald Trump launched another attack on the free press, suing pollster Ann Selzer, The Des Moines Register, and its parent company, Gannett, over a poll that showed Kamala Harris leading him…

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December 17, 2024 at 4:12 PM

WaPo, LA Times, Meta, and ABC bow to Trump

After a disastrous 2024, the legacy media is desperate to curry favor with Trump.   John – Throughout his 2024 campaign, Donald Trump openly declared war on the free press. He threatened to jail reporters, revoke media licenses, and punish anyone who dared to challenge him. He weaponized his…

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  Tara McGowan, COURIER Newsroom · [email protected]

December 15, 2024 at 5:43 PM

How you can help build the progressive media ecosystem with COURIER

Trump won because of America’s fractured media ecosystem. COURIER is leading the charge to change that.   Hey John - It’s Tara McGowan, founder & publisher at COURIER. Trump didn’t win on policy—he won in large part because of America’s fractured media ecosystem. Americans don’t trust le…

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December 13, 2024 at 5:28 PM

It's urgent, John

We need a progressive alternative to the right-wing media now.   We’re building a progressive media alternative to stand up to Donald Trump and counter the right-wing media’s lies. Help us reach our $50,000 goal before the end of December so we can hit the ground running in the new yea…

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December 11, 2024 at 5:53 PM

What Hegseth’s survival says about Trump’s media dominance

MAGA reporters and influencers are making thinly-veiled threats to Republican electeds ahead of Trump’s second term   John – Less than a week ago, Pete Hegseth’s nomination for Defense Secretary seemed doomed. The Fox & Friends host is objectively unqualified for the role and faces serio…

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December 9, 2024 at 5:38 PM

Trump’s first act: Erasing Jan. 6th—unless we stop him

Don’t let them rewrite history.   John – One of the hallmarks of authoritarian regimes is a war on truth. Yesterday on NBC’s Meet the Press, Donald Trump announced that he would pardon the January 6th rioters on day one of his new administration—a decision that could rewrite history and nor…

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December 7, 2024 at 3:48 PM

NBC Poll: Misinformation tipped disengaged voters toward Trump

We urgently need to reach independent voters and we need your help.   John – A new NBC poll of 2024 voters revealed a stark divide between those who voted for Kamala Harris and those who voted for Donald Trump. According to the poll, Harris was +5 among voters who followed politics closely. …

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December 5, 2024 at 5:48 PM

Yes, that’s Big Tobacco sponsoring the news

Now is the time to make news more accessible, not less   John – The legacy media is in crisis. After historic layoffs in 2023, the collapse deepened in 2024. And with Trump’s reelection, his threats to jail reporters, revoke broadcast licenses, and strip legal protections for journalists hav…

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December 4, 2024 at 9:40 PM

New Speakers Added: Judd Legum, Adam Mockler, Faiz Shakir, Josh Cook for COURIER’s Fractured Media Event

Join COURIER for Fractured Media on Monday, December 9th in DC or online On Monday, December 9th, COURIER will center conversations about the role fracturing media and information ecosystems played in the election, and how the pro-democracy/progressive/anti-authoritarian movements can better reach …

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December 4, 2024 at 9:40 PM

New Speakers Added: Judd Legum, Adam Mockler, Faiz Shakir, Josh Cook for COURIER’s Fractured Media Event

Join COURIER for Fractured Media on Monday, December 9th in DC or online On Monday, December 9th, COURIER will center conversations about the role fracturing media and information ecosystems played in the election, and how the pro-democracy/progressive/anti-authoritarian movements can better reach …

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December 4, 2024 at 4:41 PM

The latest from COURIER this week...

A COURIER event at Eaton DC, the fight for LGBTQ+ rights in a post-2024 election world, and a debrief on Trump's most dangerous nomination thus farView email in browserIn case you missed it, here's a round up of nationally-relevant content from our team at COURIER: A COURIER Event @ Eaton DC  Join u…

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December 4, 2024 at 4:41 PM

The latest from COURIER this week...

A COURIER event at Eaton DC, the fight for LGBTQ+ rights in a post-2024 election world, and a debrief on Trump's most dangerous nomination thus farView email in browserIn case you missed it, here's a round up of nationally-relevant content from our team at COURIER: A COURIER Event @ Eaton DC  Join u…

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December 3, 2024 at 6:11 PM

This Giving Tuesday: Build the progressive media we need

This Giving Tuesday: Fund Democracy’s Newsroom.   John – This Giving Tuesday, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Right-wing media continues to dominate, spreading lies and fueling extremism. But with your help, we can fight back by building a strong, progressive alternative that puts truth and d…

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  Tara McGowan, COURIER · [email protected]

December 2, 2024 at 4:06 PM

Your impact cannot be overstated

Thanks to you, we raised more than $50,000 for our battleground newsrooms   Hey John, it’s Tara McGowan, the founder and publisher of COURIER. I wanted to reach out to say thank you! On behalf of all of us here at COURIER, your support is fundamental to keeping our mission alive. Right now, w…

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November 30, 2024 at 5:38 PM

The right-wing media is winning—we need your help to fight back

We must prove to the right-wing media that COURIER won’t back down   John – As this pivotal month comes to a close, one fact is undeniable: the right-wing media handed Donald Trump the presidency. From Fox News to Sinclair, X, and Joe Rogan, the right’s powerful machine didn’t just amplify T…

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November 29, 2024 at 5:27 PM

When Morning Joe met Trump: A warning for democracy

Trump’s actions follow a well-worn authoritarian playbook: Undermine the free press. Spread fear. Silence dissent.   John – Last week, Morning Joe hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski made a pilgrimage to Mar-a-Lago. Why? Reports say the MSNBC hosts, who have often criticized Trump, wer…

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November 27, 2024 at 5:08 PM

Trump Bibles and the Ten Commandments in schools?

Parents deserve to know when their schools are being infiltrated by right-wing propaganda—and COURIER is here to expose it.   John – The right isn’t stopping with dominating the media—they’re coming for the public schools, too. Earlier this year, COURIER’s Arizona newsroom, The Copper Courie…

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November 26, 2024 at 8:08 PM

New Speakers added: Leigh McGowan (PoliticsGirl), Tanya Somanader, Amelia Montooth for COURIER’s Fractured Media Event

Join COURIER for Fractured Media on Monday, December 9th in DC or online COURIER is hosting Fractured Media, an evening of panel discussions on the future of media and politics with a reception to follow on December 9th at Eaton DC.  The left already has a lineup of creators building the foundation …

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November 26, 2024 at 8:08 PM

New Speakers added: Leigh McGowan (PoliticsGirl), Tanya Somanader, Amelia Montooth for COURIER’s Fractured Media Event

Join COURIER for Fractured Media on Monday, December 9th in DC or online COURIER is hosting Fractured Media, an evening of panel discussions on the future of media and politics with a reception to follow on December 9th at Eaton DC.  The left already has a lineup of creators building the foundation …

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November 25, 2024 at 5:25 PM

Want to counter right-wing lies and defend democracy? Start here.

“The right played the long game and won big this year. We can play the long game too.”   John, Donald Trump didn’t win because of better policies or a better message. He won because legacy media is failing us, leaving a void the right has spent decades filling with a sprawling media empire. F…

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November 23, 2024 at 5:22 PM

When Morning Joe met Trump: A warning for democracy

Trump’s actions follow a well-worn authoritarian playbook: Undermine the free press. Spread fear. Silence dissent.   John – This week, Morning Joe hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski made a pilgrimage to Mar-a-Lago. Why? Reports say the MSNBC hosts, who have often criticized Trump, wer…

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November 22, 2024 at 8:16 PM

You're Invited: Fractured Media – A COURIER Event in DC (and online)

Join COURIER on December 9th for an event that explores the role our changing media ecosystem played in the 2024 election and the new models for media and talent we need to build Please join us on the evening of December 9th in Washington, DC (or virtually!) for a post-election look at the future of…

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November 22, 2024 at 8:16 PM

You're Invited: Fractured Media – A COURIER Event in DC (and online)

Join COURIER on December 9th for an event that explores the role our changing media ecosystem played in the 2024 election and the new models for media and talent we need to build Please join us on the evening of December 9th in Washington, DC (or virtually!) for a post-election look at the future of…

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November 21, 2024 at 5:54 PM

Matt Gaetz: Accused, unqualified—and propped up by the right-wing media

New documents allege Gaetz is guilty of sexual misconduct. You wouldn’t know from Fox News and the right-wing media.   John – One of Donald Trump’s most alarming cabinet picks, former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, is facing disturbing allegations of sexual misconduct, according to a damning report …

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November 20, 2024 at 7:24 PM

NBC poll shows huge information divide between Harris and Trump voters

We urgently need to reach independent voters and we need your help.   John – A new NBC poll of 2024 voters revealed a stark divide between those who voted for Kamala Harris and those who voted for Donald Trump. According to the poll, Harris was +5 among voters who followed politics closely. …

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