Unions' Secret Cash: The Inside Scoop

Did you know that three big-name publications have been quietly pocketing hundreds of thousands of dollars from teachers' unions? These outlets—The New Republic, American Prospect, and Courier Newsroom—have collectively grabbed $905, 000 from the American Federation of Teachers and the National Education Association since 2022. Pretty fascinating, right? So, what's the catch? Well, after taking money from these unions, these publications went ahead and wrote glowing articles about them, but forgot to mention they had received money from those same organizations. It's like they're telling a story but hiding parts of it from you. Let's zoom in on Courier Newsroom. This group runs a bunch of left-leaning publications in key states, like Arizona, Virginia, and Texas. They received a massive $500, 000 from the NEA and another $35, 000 from the AFT. Surprisingly, their articles about the NEA didn't spill the beans about this money exchange. One of their outlets in North Carolina even published a video of the NEA president without telling readers about the cash transfer. The New Republic also cashed in, taking $225, 000 from the AFT. Their articles praised the union and its president, but kept quiet about the financial backing. When confronted, they finally added some info about the AFT sponsoring their events. According to Mike Watson from the Capital Research Center, it's not surprising that unions support outlets that share their views. But is it fair to keep readers in the dark about where the money is coming from? Some experts think the unions are just trying to push their agenda using teachers' dues. They say it's important to know where the money is coming from to understand the full picture. The American Prospect and Courier Newsroom didn't want to comment on this. The unions also kept quiet when asked. It's like they're playing a game of hide and seek with the truth.