Barack and Michelle Obama

How you can make the news landscape empowering again [Courier]( Friend, Last night’s primetime speeches from Barack and Michelle Obama reminded us of something crucial: there was a time when American politics didn’t feel so awful, and, more importantly, we have the power to bring that time back. Michelle’s declaration that “hope is making a comeback” and Barack’s call to embrace Lincoln’s “better angels of our nature” were unifying and optimistic—a stark contrast to the dark age of division Donald Trump ushered in when he descended that escalator in 2015 and took over American politics. [In a moment, we’ll explain how COURIER’s local news model counters the divisive tone we see from legacy media and the far-right. But if you’re ready to help us build a network of newsrooms that focus on real issues and empower informed voting, please consider donating $25 today.]( We started COURIER in response to the failings of the legacy media and the blatant propaganda campaigns of the far-right. Or, to borrow a phrase from Michelle Obama, we started COURIER because we believe hope is ready for a comeback. Since 2015, Donald Trump has skillfully manipulated cable news outlets like CNN and Fox News to spread dangerous lies and hate. He won in 2016 because the media prioritized ratings and profits over truth, leaving our country forever changed. 8 years later, the media hasn't changed very much. They still give Trump’s every tantrum and lie the wall-to-wall coverage he craves. And they spend more time trying to maximize profits by playing “both sides” than they do calling out Trump’s blatant authoritarian tactics or covering issues that actually impact the lives of voters. COURIER counters this trend with factual journalism designed to inform voters and increase civic engagement. We know that the way people consume their news is changing, so we meet folks where they are – on TikTok, Facebook and Instagram, and in email inboxes – so they can stay informed. And we don’t engage in the dangerous “both sides” reporting you’ll find in the legacy media. We call out propaganda and conspiracies so our readers can separate lies from the truth. [We can build a better, more positive model of journalism, but we need your help. We don’t charge for this crucial service, so we count on supporters like you to continue operating. Can you chip in $25 to support our 2024 election coverage?]( Express Donate: If you've stored your info with ActBlue Express, we'll process your contribution instantly: [$5]( [$15]( [$25]( [$50]( Thank you so much, COURIER --------------------------------------------------------------- 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