Archive - For the Record

The media’s capitulation to Trump has done irreversible damage

Through intimidation and the smashing of precedents, Trump is trying to turn the legacy press into his lap dogs. So far, it’s working.

Apr 25 •

A constitutional crisis is here

This week, the Trump administration crossed a terrible line. We can’t look away.

Apr 18 •

Localizing the impact of Trump’s tariffs

Americans know something bad is happening. We’re here to hammer home the impacts

Apr 11 •

Special wins in Wisconsin

Liberals’ big election wins this week were driven by long-term investment in the state

Apr 4 •

March 2025

Dispatches from Republican town halls

Covering and amplifying Americans’ rage against their MAGA elected officials is one of the most important things we can do right now.

Mar 28 •

The audience Pro-Democracy media can’t afford to leave behind

News-avoidant Americans are critical to the future of our Democracy. Founders, funders, and creators should take note.

Mar 21 •

The Role Pro-Democracy Media Must Play Now

A new media ecosystem can help Democrats learn to fight

Mar 15 •

A Better Way for Democrats to Work With Creators

TLDR; Let the Creators Drive the Strategy

Mar 7 •

February 2025

Fearlessly covering Musk & DOGE

Audiences are hungry for content taking on the unpopular oligarch. Now is the time to increase our volume.

Feb 28 •

A new growth milestone

COURIER passes 6 million online followers + subscribers

Feb 21 •

Explaining the news on Instagram in the Trump era

COURIER’s IG accounts are seeing record growth. Is it the result of a TikTok ban? A Trump bump? Meta policy changes? The answer is likely all of the…

Feb 14 •

COURIER's Path Ahead: Our Coverage in the Second Trump Era

Like many of you, I have watched the first weeks of the Trump administration play out with a dizzying degree of anger and shock...

Feb 7 •

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