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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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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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November 20, 2024 at 5:23 PM

The latest from COURIER this week...

How the media helped elect Donald Trump, a breakdown of the cabinet picks thus far, and a guide on how to get through this upcoming MAGA eraView email in browserIn case you missed it, here's a round up of nationally-relevant content from our team at COURIER: How the media helped re-elect Donald Trum…

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November 20, 2024 at 5:23 PM

The latest from COURIER this week...

How the media helped elect Donald Trump, a breakdown of the cabinet picks thus far, and a guide on how to get through this upcoming MAGA eraView email in browserIn case you missed it, here's a round up of nationally-relevant content from our team at COURIER: How the media helped re-elect Donald Trum…

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November 18, 2024 at 8:22 PM

Trump and the far-right have taken over social media – it’s time to fight back

The new information age needs a news organization that can meet the moment.   John – Two weeks after Donald Trump’s win, one thing is clear: the far-right is dominating social media. According to The New York Times, on Election Day, Trump’s posts received 10 times as much engagement on Faceb…

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November 17, 2024 at 4:14 PM

Trump is winning because of the right wing media. We need your help to fight back.

From Fox News and Sinclair to X and Joe Rogan, an entire network of right-wing influencers fueled a relentless cycle of fear-mongering and misinformation.   John, There’s no sugar-coating it – the right-wing media handed Donald Trump this election. From Fox News and Sinclair to X and Joe Rog…

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November 15, 2024 at 7:14 PM

Right-wing media gleefully embraces Trump’s terrifying cabinet picks

Even Republicans are worried about Trump’s more extreme choices. Right-wing media hosts are calling them “the Avengers.”   John – This week, Donald Trump unveiled his new cabinet picks—and they’re as extreme as we feared. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a vaccine skeptic and COVID conspiracy theoris…

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November 13, 2024 at 4:43 PM

Trump picked a Fox and Friends host to lead the most powerful military in the world. Seriously.

Fox News is evolving from Trump’s media megaphone to influence his governing decisions directly.    John, Yesterday, Donald Trump announced he’s picking Fox & Friends co-host Pete Hegseth to lead the U.S. military. 🫠 The AP reports: “President-elect Donald Trump stunned the Pentagon and …

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November 12, 2024 at 8:11 PM

Right-wing media fueled Trump’s win. We need a left-wing alternative.

From Fox News and Sinclair to X and Joe Rogan, an entire network of right-wing influencers fueled a relentless cycle of fear-mongering and misinformation.   John, There’s no sugar-coating it – the right-wing media handed Donald Trump this election. From Fox News and Sinclair to X and Joe Rog…

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November 10, 2024 at 3:52 PM

John, humbly asking you to read this message of resilience

“Amid the cowardice of legacy media, let’s find brave journalists and support them.”   John, Anger. Sadness. Fear. Frustration. If Donald Trump’s victory this week left you feeling any of these emotions toward our politics or the legacy media that cover it, we’re right there with you. We know…

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November 8, 2024 at 4:10 PM

Humbly asking you to read this message of resilience, John

“Amid the cowardice of legacy media, let’s find brave journalists and support them.”   John, Anger. Sadness. Fear. Frustration. If Donald Trump’s victory this week left you feeling any of these emotions toward our politics or the legacy media that cover it, we’re right there with you. We know…

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November 6, 2024 at 7:14 PM

We’re not giving up, and we’re not going away

Today is a hard day – but we aren’t giving up.   John — We founded COURIER to give local communities a trustworthy, pro-democracy news source—so people have the truth to fight back against the lies and hate tearing our country apart. Last night, sadly, lies and hatred prevailed.  Like you, we…

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November 5, 2024 at 3:21 PM

We won't know who wins tonight - here's why that should worry you:

Delayed results shouldn’t scare you – but Trump’s conspiracies about them should.   John, It’s finally Election Day. In just a few hours, polls will close and states will begin to tabulate results. Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean we can expect results tonight. Here’s why: In some of the cri…

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November 4, 2024 at 6:55 PM

A (long) list of all Donald Trump and the right’s election lies

Trump and his allies laid the ground to say the election was stolen with these lies.   John, In the final days of the 2024 presidential election, Trump and his allies are spreading lies and conspiracies about the election, priming their supporters to distrust the results if Kamala Harris win…

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November 3, 2024 at 5:33 PM

Help fund COURIER’s get out the vote coverage!

Our reporters cover the issues and people on the ballot, as well as how to vote, in eleven battleground states across the country.   John, Election Day is on Tuesday, and the election year that, at times, felt never-ending, is drawing to a close. If you haven’t already, it’s time to make a p…

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November 2, 2024 at 4:38 PM

Please read, it’s important

As Election Day nears, it’s clear the news media has learned nothing from 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, leaving our …

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November 1, 2024 at 4:27 PM

Trump fantasizes firing about shots at Liz Cheney

At a rally in Arizona, Donald Trump outdid his previous violent rhetoric as he threatened Liz Cheney.   John, On Thursday night, Donald Trump once again threatened a political rival with violence, this time escalating the rhetoric by fantasizing about shooting former January 6th committee co…

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October 31, 2024 at 4:57 PM

Trump’s election lies are starting in Pennsylvania

With nearly a week before polls close, Trump lays the groundwork to question election results in key swing state   John, Election Day is just five days away, and Donald Trump is already planting the seeds to contest the election in the critical swing state of Pennsylvania: You won’t be surp…

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October 30, 2024 at 5:24 PM

The latest from COURIER this week...

Ilana Glazer joins an episode of Vibes Only, Sen. Baldwin reacts to her GOP opponent, and a list of some of the biggest heroes and villains of the 2024 electoral cycleView email in browserIn case you missed it, here's a round up of nationally-relevant content from our team at COURIER: Sen. Tammy Bal…

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October 30, 2024 at 5:24 PM

The latest from COURIER this week...

Ilana Glazer joins an episode of Vibes Only, Sen. Baldwin reacts to her GOP opponent, and a list of some of the biggest heroes and villains of the 2024 electoral cycleView email in browserIn case you missed it, here's a round up of nationally-relevant content from our team at COURIER: Sen. Tammy Bal…

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October 30, 2024 at 4:48 PM

Washington Post loses 200k subscribers after Bezos bows to Trump

200,000 Washington Post subscribers canceled their subscriptions after Jeff Bezos refused to allow an endorsement in the presidential election   John, On Friday, The Washington Post—whose slogan, ironically, is “Democracy dies in darkness”—announced it would not endorse a presidential candid…

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October 29, 2024 at 4:33 PM

For MAGA, the cruelty is still the point

It’s really that simple.   John, On Sunday, during Donald Trump’s rally at Madison Square Garden, podcaster Tony Hinchcliffe took the stage and delivered a shockingly racist “joke” about Puerto Rico, calling it “a floating island of garbage in the middle of the ocean.” He followed up with a…

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October 28, 2024 at 4:34 PM

Jeff Bezos is a coward for bowing to Trump

The Washington Post rolled over for Trump so Bezos could make more money   John, On Friday, The Washington Post published an opinion piece declaring they would not endorse a candidate in the presidential election for the first time in 40 years.  It was later reported that billionaire Jeff Be…

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October 27, 2024 at 5:02 PM

CNN admits the media’s going easy on Trump

Kamala Harris faces intense scrutiny while Trump gets a pass   John, On Wednesday, Kamala Harris joined Anderson Cooper for a CNN town hall with undecided voters. Both Trump and Harris were invited to participate, but while Harris showed up, Trump declined—just as he has with every debate af…

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October 26, 2024 at 5:13 PM

Washington Post doesn’t endorse, rolls over for Trump

“Democracy dies in darkness,” indeed.   John, On Friday, The Washington Post announced that, for the first time in 40 years, it would not endorse a candidate in the 2024 presidential election.  The outlet—whose slogan is “Democracy dies in darkness”—claimed an editorial shift as the reason f…

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October 24, 2024 at 4:07 PM

The legacy media terrifyingly gushes over Trump’s McDonald’s photo-op

Trump’s former chief of staff claims Trump privately praised Hitler and his generals, adding to the growing concerns around his authoritarianism.   John, You may have recently seen photos of Donald Trump “working” at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania. The stunt came after Trump repeatedly (and w…

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October 23, 2024 at 6:53 PM

Former Chief of Staff says Trump praised Hitler – where is the legacy media outrage?

Trump’s former chief of staff claims Trump privately praised Hitler and his generals, adding to the growing concerns around his authoritarianism.   John, In a new interview, former General and Trump’s longest-serving Chief of Staff, John Kelly, told The New York Times that Trump often prais…

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October 22, 2024 at 5:05 PM

WSJ: Democrats are the fascists, not Trump

Rupert Murdoch’s once-respected paper says Democrats are the real problem   John, In recent days, more and more people are finally calling Donald Trump what he is: a fascist.  Kamala Harris, General Mark Milley, and even The New York Times are using the term to describe the growing threat Tr…

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October 21, 2024 at 4:02 PM

Trump’s plan to steal the election is taking shape–we need your help to stop them.

JD Vance says Trump won in 2020. We have to fight back.   John, With polls showing a tied race, Donald Trump, JD Vance, and right-wing media are laying the groundwork for another “big lie.” Just this week, JD Vance was asked if he still believes Donald Trump won the 2020 election. His respo…

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October 20, 2024 at 5:01 PM

Lawrence O’Donnell: It’s 2016 all over again

The media is focusing on all the wrong stories when it comes to Trump   John, We’re weeks away from Election Day, and the mainstream media still hasn’t figured out how to cover Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. Recently, MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell used his opening monologue to issue a st…

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