Archive - For the Record

One of the biggest political stories of 2025

Launching a new series covering the fight for the heart of the Democratic Party.

May 16 •

Building the largest local newsletter network in the country

While I often write about COURIER’s unique approach to social-first news reporting, I wanted to take a moment to highlight COURIER’s email newsletter…

May 9 •

The biggest referendum on the Trump administration in 2025

Virginia’s statewide elections this fall are critical for those of us who care about the future of our democracy

May 2 •

April 2025

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 •

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