op-ed September 17, 2025 Rep. Becca Balint: I believe Israel is committing a genocide in Gaza The suffering goes beyond the tragic loss of life inherent to war; at this point, the Netanyahu government’s actions appear to be a systematic, intentional destruction of the Palestinian people.
local September 16, 2025 New Hampshire ICE crackdowns intensify across Boston as sanctuary cities face Trump’s latest operation Immigrants are being detained while going to work, outside courthouses, and at store parking lots in Metro Boston as President Donald Trump targets so-called sanctuary cities in his effort to ramp up immigration enforcement.
national news & analysis September 15, 2025 The economic storm Democrats say Trump is making worse COURIER congressional correspondent Michael Jones talks to Democratic lawmakers on the economic disparities and rising unemployment rates among Black and youth workers during Trump's second term.
local September 11, 2025 Michigan Advocates warn of harms to trans youth as Corewell Health ends gender affirming care for patients under 18 As another health system bows to pressure from the Trump administration, Erin Knott, the executive director of Equality Michigan said it was “devastating to see yet another healthcare giant turn its back on transgender youth and their families.”
op-ed September 10, 2025 Malynda Hale: I’m Not Leaving Progressivism — But We Need to Have a Talk Lasting change requires nuance, humility, and grace
local September 10, 2025 Nevada Nevada to be hit hard by SNAP cuts Hundreds of thousands of Nevadans, including children, are at risk of losing food support amid federal rollbacks by the Trump Administration.
local September 9, 2025 Texas Texas’ newest abortion law allows $100,000 rewards for snitching on pregnant women Gov. Abbott’s next abortion law includes a $100,000 reward for snitching on pregnant women in your family.
national news & analysis September 9, 2025 Trump wants to solve housing the way he solves everything else: alone COURIER congressional correspondent Michael Jones speaks with lawmakers to examine Trump's emergency housing declaration strategy.
local September 4, 2025 Wisconsin EPA ousts WI biologist months after signing a letter criticizing Trump’s policies Alexander Cole recently lost his job with the Environmental Protection Agency. His firing comes after signing a letter criticizing President Trump’s policies.
op-ed September 4, 2025 Serena Zets: Republicans are hiding from the constituents their “Big Beautiful Bill” will hurt Senator Ernst’s callousness signals a bigger problem for Republicans
local September 3, 2025 Virginia Democrats launch tour to hold Earle-Sears accountable for downplaying Trump’s job cuts Thousands of federal workers in Virginia have lost their jobs, and Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears has struggled to respond without seeming dismissive of their struggles.
national news & analysis September 3, 2025 4 dynamics shaping the shutdown talks COURIER congressional correspondent Michael Jones shares what you need to know ahead of the Sept. 30 government shutdown deadline