As vaccine misinformation spreads, measles is resurging, flu seasons are worsening, and families are left in fear. Join COURIER and @314action.bsky.social for a virtual event on March 12th to talk about the MAHA movement and its potential impact on the midterms.

What’s cool and what’s cringe, and which generation gets to decide? Expert on all things internet, @hankgreen.bsky.social, joins Panic World's @ryanhatesthis.bsky.social to talk about Gen Z's relationship with millennials.

Masked federal agents are executing people in the streets, and Trump is preparing to attack Iran ... so why are some members of the media still trying to act like everything is normal? Former metro editor of the Chicago Tribune, @markjacob.bsky.social, takes a look in Stop the Presses.

Tired of the B.S.? Then it's time to turn off Trump's State of the Union and tune in to @defiance.org's State of the Swamp in partnership with COURIER!

People keep comparing ICE to the Gestapo. But is that the right analogy? How Is This Better's @akilahhughes.com talks with historians @ashley94.bsky.social and @ceaubin.com about why the ideology behind it matters more than any one-to-one comparison.

"The Left should remember that persuading voters doesn’t start with any one campaign ... it starts with funders making investments in culture-first properties to change hearts and minds," writes FWIW guest author, Scott Schuler.

"Over the past 24 hours, two countries have demonstrated what it means for no one to be above the law – an increasingly stark contrast to what is happening in America under the rules invented by John Roberts," writes @thelisagraves.bsky.social for COURIER's Grave Injustice.

Healthcare in America is getting more expensive, more confusing, and harder to access — and it’s not an accident. Join COURIER in partnership with @314action.bsky.social for a live event on March 12th to talk about the rise of MAHA and how the pseudoscience movement could impact the midterms.

The resistance shops at COURIER! Use code 'FCKICEBUNDLE' now to receive $5 off on a COURIER F*ck ICE mug and t-shirt. Shop now before this limited time deal expires!

When did liking women, as a straight man, become gay?Panic World's @ryanhatesthis.bsky.social and guest @thesiridahl.bsky.social of First Thirst take a deep dive into the psyche of the manosphere.

Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson is trying to block Democrats from rolling back Trump’s tariffs ... yet again. COURIER contributor @michaeljones.bsky.social takes a look at what's happening behind the scenes in Washington.

The full FBI interviews of a woman who claimed Trump and Epstein sexually assaulted her are missing. @ninaburleigh.bsky.social — and asks the critical question: Where the fuck are the rest of the interviews? — in this week's American Freakshow.

Donald Trump — the man in possession of the United States' nuclear codes — could be best described as 'unhinged.' @markjacob.bsky.social lays out 50 examples of Trump being absolutely out of his mind in this week's edition of Stop the Presses.

“Horizon loss”—or the feeling that the future is closing rather than opening—is reshaping Americans’ emotional lives and civic behavior. Neuroscientist turned civic data nerd Sarah Stamper takes a deep dive in today's FWIW.

Homeownership used to be a starter pack for adulthood. But not anymore. @akilahhughes.com takes a look at why homeownership has started to seem like a luxury with Business Insider's James Rodriguez in this week's episode of How Is This Better.

"One popular shorthand for the Epstein story is 'pedo elite.' But not all his johns are pedophiles and not all the women he trafficked were children," writes @ninaburleigh.bsky.social for COURIER's American Freakshow.

From research to romance, how are people *really* using AI these days? Panic World's @ryanhatesthis.bsky.social is joined this week by @dexdigi.bsky.social of Kill Switch to talk about the relationships people are building with artificial intelligence.

COURIER is expanding our local news network to 9 additional states by the end of 2026! Join COURIER's team and apply now for our newly available remote job positions.

"If the Trump administration announced it was gutting the workplace protections of the Civil Rights Act, there would be outrage. And yet that’s exactly what’s been happening, but quietly, piece by piece," writes Noreen Farrell, Executive Director of Equal Rights Advocates, for COURIER.

From Trump’s ACA cuts to RFK Jr.'s MAHA misinformation scheme, this administration's decisions are shaping who gets care and who doesn’t. Join COURIER for a virtual conversation on March 12th to hear from leading voices about what's happening.

Senator Susan collins (R-ME) just announced that she's running for a sixth term in Congress.

"What breaks my brain is how many of the people propagating false QAnon and #Pizzagate conspiracy theories, winking and nodding to them, and sending true believers into a frenzy on a regular basis were interacting with Epstein," writes @melissaryan.bsky.social.

What happens when journalists become addicted to access? @markjacob.bsky.social takes a look at how the media can become complacent as they attempt to maintain access to political powerhouses in this week's Stop the Presses.

Your conservative uncle is wrong about Bad Bunny. So are Trump, all of MAGA, and the angry, drunk guys who watch the NFL. @akilahhughes.com explains why with the help of guest Becca Ramos in this week's episode of How's This Better.

After Trump's reelection, corporate advertisers switched their messaging to reflect a perceived rightward shift in the American electorate. FWIW guest author @dennycarter.bsky.social takes a look at the shift ahead of the most notorious day for ads in the United States: Super Bowl Sunday.

New files show that Jeffrey Epstein rented out his Boeing 727 –— informally known as the Lolita Express — to the U.S. State Department. American Freakshow author @ninaburleigh.bsky.social takes a look at how he used his private plane to wield political power.

Amidst ICE's violence, Senate candidates in Minnesota have been asked to grapple with how to lead the state in this new era of Trump. COURIER publisher and CEO @taraemcg.bsky.social talks to Senate candidates @peggyflanagan.bsky.social and @angiecraigmn.bsky.social about their strategies.

It's time for a throwback ... that's right, lonelygirl15. Panic World's @ryanhatesthis.bsky.social talks to Willa Paskin about the early era of YouTube and how vloggers like lonelygirl15 have continued to influence us across all other platforms.

ICE wants to turn 23 industrial warehouses across the country into detention ‘death camps.’ COURIER shares the details on the status of each location, alongside an interactive map.

Healthcare in America is getting more expensive, more confusing, and harder to access — and it’s not an accident. Join COURIER in partnership with 314 Action for a virtual conversation led by experts on how MAHA-style misinformation is undermining public health.

Is Megyn Kelly just Rush Limbaugh in drag? In this week's edition of Stop the Presses, author @markjacob.bsky.social takes a look at the similarities between the two conservatives' rhetoric and how Kelly's show taps into toxic masculinity.

Minneapolis has the internet's attention ... so will Democrats finally do something with it? Executive Director of Priorities USA @daniellebutt.bsky.social takes a look at how Democrats can meet the moment in this week's FWIW.

"The morning my father was taken by Customs and Border Protection, there was no warning, no explanation, and no chance to say goodbye," writes Rabia Amin, a Chicago-based lawyer whose father was detained by federal immigration authorities.

"The mass deportation agenda makes all of America poorer, weaker, and less safe. Immigration has become the tip of the spear for this administration’s broader assault on core constitutional pillars," writes @vcardenas.bsky.social, Executive Director of @americasvoice.bsky.social.

All eyes are on Minneapolis amid the city's ongoing battle with ICE. COURIER CEO and publisher @taraemcg.bsky.social takes a deep dive into what's happening on the ground with Minnesota AG @keithellison.bsky.social and @sunrisemvmt.bsky.social’s Executive Director @aru-shiney-ajay.bsky.social.

So ... where the f*ck are the Epstein files? Panic World's @ryanhatesthis.bsky.social is joined this week by @khanna.house.gov, who is leading the charge on Capitol Hill to compel Trump's Department of Justice to release all records related to Jeffrey Epstein.

Donald Trump's Department of Homeland Security routinely lies — but journalists are failing to include their shady track record in their reporting of the ICE killings in Minneapolis. Stop the Presses' author @markjacob.bsky.social has a problem with that.

"The MAGA right coined a phrase for those who find their leader abhorrent: Trump Derangement Syndrome. Like so many of their accusations, the phrase is pure projection. In fact, the derangement is theirs," writes @ninaburleigh.bsky.social for American Freakshow.

The decisions made by John Roberts' Supreme Court have paved the way for the violence in Minneapolis and Trump's continued reign of terror. @thelisagraves.bsky.social details how we can still fight back using the law in this week's edition of Grave Injustice.

"We’re not helpless, even if it feels that way. It’s not hopeless, even though the Trump Regime wants us to believe their agenda is inevitable." COURIER's @melissaryan.bsky.social breaks down 5 ways you can oppose the Trump regime and fight fascism in this week's Ctrl Alt Right Delete.

"Men of a certain metrosexual elite status ... seem to have been particularly charmed by the uncouth, Brooklyn-accented, private-jet-owning fraudster and raunchy sex trafficker," writes @ninaburleigh.bsky.social in her deep dive of Epstein's fan club among the European diplomat-technocrat class.

Guest author Scott Schuler takes a deep dive into the secret financiers profiting off of Trump's second term as President for COURIER's FWIW.

"The unnerving situation we and the world find ourselves in is not just the consequence of Trump’s ... threats. It is also a world-shaking effect of America’s broken 'campaign finance' and anti-corruption system," writes @thelisagraves.bsky.social for Grave Injustice.

There's a need for an anti-fascism movement amid Trump 2.0, but where did the theory come from that it is an organized operation? @ryanhatesthis.bsky.social explores the myth of the “Antifa super soldier” with @kenklippenstein.bsky.social in the latest episode of Panic World.

Anecdotal, but at COURIER, 85% of our merch sales since end of December have just been "FUCK ICE" products. We can't make enough of 'em.

Tara McGowan, CEO of the pro-democracy Courier news chain: “We started with newsrooms in 6 states. We’re now in 11. We’re going to be growing that map soon, which is really exciting. And we also launched Courier National. … Now Courier is one of the largest media brands on TikTok in the country.”

COURIER CEO and publisher @taraemcg.bsky.social sits down with @jasmineforus.bsky.social in the inaugural episode of Gloves Off to talk legislative "power moves," the Texas Senate race, and what the Democratic party could look like under different leadership.

"What’s especially mystifying about mainstream media’s behavior is that they’re tying the rope for their own noose ... they ought to at least be selfish enough to worry about dangers to the well-being of their own industry," writes @markjacob.bsky.social for COURIER's Stop the Presses.

Melania has a documentary — and to nobody's surprise, it's backed by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos and directed by serial abuser Brett Ratner. In this week's American Freakshow, @ninaburleigh.bsky.social takes a deep dive into the bizarre project and Melania herself.

"Using MAGA’s logic, we’re all domestic terrorists now. Not for any protest or civic action, but for trying to keep our kids and our communities safe," writes @melissaryan.bsky.social in COURIER's Ctrl Alt Right Delete.