blog September 27, 2022 Messaging is a challenge. But without messengers, it’s impossible. I believe in local news. I believe to repair what’s broken in democracy, we have to start with a well-informed electorate. I also believe that in order to breathe real, authentic life into that ideal, we need to first be in the places we are trying to serve. We need to all become Good Info Messengers.
in the news September 7, 2022 Raw Story The 2022 midterm elections — and what the data really says Boosting one article confirming their beliefs could not only make people more strident in their beliefs, but it could move more of them to act.
case studies September 2, 2022 Local News Coverage Proven to Move Voters on Issue of Abortion Access A local news article localizing and contextualizing a prominent national issue —access to abortion—written for Americans who are not regular news consumers, successfully changed the minds of those who saw…
case studies August 28, 2022 Local Newsroom Proves Ability to Turn Out Voters in Rural Iowa COURIER, a first-of-its-kind news organization, has again set out to prove the unique distribution model it pioneers: boosting its local news coverage to foster greater participation in American democracy. Following…
press releases August 13, 2022 COURIER’s Wisconsin Newsroom, UpNorthNews, Nominated for 2 ‘Excellence in Wisconsin Journalism’ Awards Eau Claire, WI — Two stories produced by UpNorthNews, a Courier Newsroom outlet in Wisconsin, have been nominated for awards in the 92nd annual Milwaukee Press Club “Excellence in Wisconsin Journalism” contest. The…
in the news July 15, 2022 Poynter Democracy dies behind a paywall, by Tara McGowan News organizations can take their own actions right now to channel their pro-democracy mission statements into action, get good information to the people who need it most, and slow the spread of disinformation. Here are some ways.
press releases July 13, 2022 COURIER’s NC Newsroom, Cardinal & Pine, Takes Home nine Awards from NC Press Association Contest Charlotte, NC — An impressive nine pieces of COURIER outlet Cardinal & Pine’s journalism have been awarded prizes by the North Carolina Press Association. C&P was awarded five first place,…
press releases July 1, 2022 COURIER on Medium COURIER Hires Politics Editor, Carolyn Fiddler The media ecosystem in our country has drastically changed over the past decade, and despite the best efforts of reliable news organizations and watchdogs like Media Matters, this shift in media has facilitated the rampant disinformation that has fomented widespread distrust in our democratic institutions, in hard facts, and even in our fellow Americans. This distrust is a threat to America’s very future, including our ability to build a nation, elect a government, and grow a society that works for everyone.
press releases June 28, 2022 COURIER Celebrates Third Anniversary New York, NY — COURIER, a network of eight local, online newsrooms spread across the country, celebrated its third anniversary on June 28. Founded in 2019, COURIER has localized, contextualized award-winning…
press releases June 9, 2022 Nearly Two-Thirds Of Voters Support Jan. 6th Committee WASHINGTON, DC — A new COURIER / Data For Progress poll released today shows an overwhelming majority of Americans — 65% — support the U.S. House’s bipartisan investigation into the January 6th…
case studies June 4, 2022 COURIER’s Model Boosts Voter Turnout COURIER and its local newsrooms in Arizona, Florida, Iowa, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania,Virginia, and Wisconsin were founded on the belief that fact-first, value-based, trusted local journalism can help strengthen civic…
press releases May 13, 2022 NRSC Chair Plan To Raise Taxes, Sunset Fed. Programs Toxic To Voters WASHINGTON, DC — A new poll released today by COURIER and Data For Progress shows Americans of all political backgrounds overwhelmingly reject the agenda proposed by the Republican senator tasked with winning back the…
