Democracy is dying — local news is how we can save it

MAGA Republicans are seizing on voters’ frustrations by pushing a dangerous narrative that democracy itself is broken. [Courier]( Hyper partisanship. Dysfunction. Right-wing politicians are more interested in destroying democracy than they are in making it work. It’s no wonder that so many are losing faith in our political system. As faith in democracy plummets, so too has our trust in journalism and the news media. A huge reason for that is the total decimation of local news. Whether it’s TV, newspapers, or radio, local newsrooms have been closing for years. In their place, right-wing propaganda is filling the void with the same kind of untethered-to-reality conspiracy theories that led to January 6th. The good news is there’s hope. With your help, Courier Newsroom can strengthen our democracy by building the largest, left-leaning local news network in the country. [Right now, Courier Newsroom's network in 10 battleground states is working to provide factual, pro-democracy journalism to communities who are vulnerable to right-wing lies and conspiracy theories. Will you pitch in $5 today to help support our mission?]( While the right-wing media lies, the mainstream media isn’t doing much better. Preoccupied with ratings, profits, and the latest click-bait scandal of the day, national news organizations mostly ignore the local issues that directly impact our lives and communities. Our research shows that there's a better way. Through tests and experiments, we've found that when people have access to trustworthy local news about issues that impact them, they are more likely to participate in our democracy. And that change can have a real impact that defies conventional wisdom and partisan politics. Just look at the fight for abortion access in a post-Roe world. Even in deeply red states, voters are turning out to support reproductive freedom, especially when provided with trustworthy information and the opportunity to make their voices heard. Right now, in battleground states like Arizona, Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina, we’re working to ensure voters have the information they need to make informed decisions this November — but we need your help to keep. [If you can, please pitch in $5 today to support our mission. All of our stories are free to read, with no paywalls or subscription fees, which means we're counting on you to keep providing high-quality reporting in all 10 of our newsrooms.]( Express Donate: If you've stored your info with ActBlue Express, we'll process your contribution instantly: [$5]( [$15]( [$25]( [$50]( Thank you, Courier Newsroom --------------------------------------------------------------- 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