Walker Bragman

Walker Bragman

Co-founder of the OptOut Media Foundation, journalist, JD, and occasional cartoonist.
Nov
15
How COVID Helped Trump Win

How COVID Helped Trump Win

Biden never ended the pandemic, but he did end government efforts to mitigate its worst impacts.
12 min read
Nov
05
Election Day Is (Finally) Upon Us

Election Day Is (Finally) Upon Us

Stories you may have missed.
7 min read
Oct
20
Misinformation, Fascism, and Elon Musk

Misinformation, Fascism, and Elon Musk

Important stories from OptOut outlets!
7 min read
Oct
01
Important Context Scoops, Hurricane Helene Horrors, and Israel’s Invasion of Lebanon

Important Context Scoops, Hurricane Helene Horrors, and Israel’s Invasion of Lebanon

It's been a minute since our last newsletter. In that time, OptOut's original reporting outfit, IMPORTANT
6 min read
Sep
16
Haitian Immigrants Become Latest Right-Wing Target

Haitian Immigrants Become Latest Right-Wing Target

Top stories from OptOut participating outlets.
6 min read
Sep
02
Misinformation Conference, Dark Money, and Gaza

Misinformation Conference, Dark Money, and Gaza

Top stories for the week from OptOut participating outlets!
5 min read
Aug
24
The Democratic National Convention: A Thundering Celebration of Joy With a Gaza-Sized Asterisk

The Democratic National Convention: A Thundering Celebration of Joy With a Gaza-Sized Asterisk

Recapping the Democratic Convention week.
6 min read
Aug
23
Help Us Build Something Better

Help Us Build Something Better

We’re inching closer to our $5,000 goal for this summer. If you’re able to donate, please help
1 min read
Aug
12
OptOut/Mother Jones Team Up, Israel Lobby Wins, The Supreme Court, and COVID’s Summer Wave

OptOut/Mother Jones Team Up, Israel Lobby Wins, The Supreme Court, and COVID’s Summer Wave

Top stories from OptOut participating outlets!
6 min read
Jul
26
Election 2024: It’s A Whole New Ballgame

Election 2024: It’s A Whole New Ballgame

Just 10 days ago, President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19. We covered it, noting the serious problem it presented
7 min read