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About The Comrade Courant

The Comrade Courant is an independent news and analysis platform run by K. A. Sutherland (Comrade KAS), a citizen journalist and culture critic based in Pennsylvania.

Our Mission

In an era of corporate media consolidation and algorithmic news feeds, The Comrade Courant exists to provide alternative perspectives, deep analysis, and citizen-driven journalism. We believe in news for the people, not for profit.

Our Approach

We focus on issues that matter to everyday people rather than corporate interests. Our coverage includes:

  • Political analysis from a working-class perspective
  • Cultural criticism and media analysis
  • Local and regional issues often ignored by mainstream media
  • International affairs through an anti-imperialist lens

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Independent Journalism

As a one-person operation, The Comrade Courant represents the tradition of independent pamphleteering and citizen journalism. We're not beholden to advertisers, corporate owners, or political parties - only to the truth and our readers.

Thank you for reading and supporting independent media.

Editor: K. A. Sutherland (Comrade KAS)

Focus: Independent News, Political Analysis, Cultural Criticism

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