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If our democracy is going to endure, news organizations must learn from the mistakes of 2016. [Courier]( Friend, 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 country forever changed. Today, history risks repeating itself. Desperate to win and avoid prison, Trump is doubling down on his lies and attempts to stoke fear and anger. Increasingly, he sounds less like a presidential candidate and more like an autocrat. Unfortunately, judging by the coverage, the media hasn't learned anything in the last decade. They are giving Trump wall-to-wall coverage again and continue to play “both sides” instead of calling out Trump’s authoritarian ambition. We founded COURIER as a direct response to these failures. We believe that restoring public trust in journalism is essential to strengthening our democracy. Building that trust starts with calling out misinformation and delivering quality, local news to the communities that need it most. [You can pitch in to power this critical work with a $20 contribution today.]( [Pitch in to support our mission!]( At COURIER, we will never compromise the truth just to play “both sides” or make a quick buck. Here are our promises to you: 1. We will always call out right-wing misinformation and tell the truth. There are no “alternative facts” or “both sides.” There is the truth, and we will hold right-wing bad actors accountable for their lies. 2. We will restore trust in journalism by covering local stories that matter most to the communities we serve. The best antidote to bad information is good information. We will never compromise our values just to drive clicks and profit. 3. We will deliver our news to the online spaces where people spend their time. Social media news feeds. Inboxes. Search engines. By bringing quality journalism to the online spaces where misinformation is thriving, our reporting dismantles misinformation in real time before it can spread. Right now, our newsrooms across ten battleground states (with more to come) are committed to reporting the facts on the issues that matter and calling out and combating misinformation wherever we see it. We give all of our news for free, and don’t rely on a paywall or subscription model, so we can’t do this critical work without your support. [If you want to support our mission of fighting misinformation and restoring trust in journalism, will you pitch in $20 or any amount you can today?]( Express Donate: If you've stored your info with ActBlue Express, we'll process your contribution instantly: [$5]( [$15]( [$25]( [$50]( Thank you, The COURIER team --------------------------------------------------------------- Email us: info@couriernewsroom.com [Become a member!]( This message was sent to: {EMAIL}. Email is a critical way we communicate with grassroots supporters like you. However, if you would like to change your subscription preferences, here are some options: [Receive Fewer Emails]( [Update Your Information]( [unsubscribe]( To give by check: Courier Newsroom Box 509 New York, NY 10032