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This week is Free Press Free Week! That means all new articles are free to read—no paywall. If you’ve been waiting to explore more of The Free Press, now’s the time. October 6th –12th!

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Watch election night coverage with The Free Press! We’re live on X and at starting at 8:30 p.m. ET.

Watch election night coverage with The Free Press! We’re live on X and at starting at 8:30 p.m. ET.

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Can a post-God society survive? THE GOD DEBATE is out now on The Free Press and Paramount+. @SAPinker faces off against @DouthatNYT, moderated by @WhigNewtons. Watch it now:

Can a post-God society survive? THE GOD DEBATE is out now on The Free Press and Paramount+. @SAPinker faces off against @DouthatNYT, moderated by @WhigNewtons. Watch it now:

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You came for the journalism. You stayed for the community. Today, we’re launching something new: The Free Press Community—including a Supper Club, Retreat, digital Forum, and more, all designed to bring independent minds together online and in real life. Think for yourself, not by yourself.

You came for the journalism. You stayed for the community. Today, we’re launching something new: The Free Press Community—including a Supper Club, Retreat, digital Forum, and more, all designed to bring independent minds together online and in real life. Think for yourself, not by yourself.

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The Free Press Thanksgiving sale is here! Get 25% off a yearlong subscription—unlimited access to every Free Press story, subscriber-only livestreams, first access to event tickets, bonus podcast episodes, and more—plus 25% off our merch store!

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“You sleep on concrete for that long, and you hate it while you’re there, but then, when you get back, you’re not used to it—the bed. I feel like I’m sinking into it.” Mark Swidan was imprisoned in China for 12 years on false charges. He tells his story for the first time to Peter Savodnik.

“You sleep on concrete for that long, and you hate it while you’re there, but then, when you get back, you’re not used to it—the bed. I feel like I’m sinking into it.” Mark Swidan was imprisoned in China for 12 years on false charges. He tells his story for the first time to Peter Savodnik.

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It’s Free Press Free Week! That means no paywall on all of our new articles from October 6–12. If you’ve been curious about what The Free Press is all about but the paywall’s been in your way, this is your chance to read our journalism for free.

It’s Free Press Free Week! That means no paywall on all of our new articles from October 6–12. If you’ve been curious about what The Free Press is all about but the paywall’s been in your way, this is your chance to read our journalism for free.

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Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed gave his victory speech in Arabic last night. Rep. Ilhan Omar addressed her victory party in Somali. And this morning, Iran's supreme leader posted that America's collapse "has accelerated." What should we make of these acceptance speeches? Maya Sulkin
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Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed gave his victory speech in Arabic last night. Rep. Ilhan Omar addressed her victory party in Somali. And this morning, Iran's supreme leader posted that America's collapse "has accelerated." What should we make of these acceptance speeches? Maya Sulkin

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Mayor Mamdani released his map of New York City’s “immigrant enclaves.” Except, he forgot a few spots. Little Italy—one of the oldest immigrant communities in New York City—didn’t make the cut. Here’s what the Italian-Americans whose families have been a part of Little Italy’s history told Isabella Redjai.
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Mayor Mamdani released his map of New York City’s “immigrant enclaves.” Except, he forgot a few spots. Little Italy—one of the oldest immigrant communities in New York City—didn’t make the cut. Here’s what the Italian-Americans whose families have been a part of Little Italy’s history told Isabella Redjai.

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There’s no guarantee that French culture and traditions will survive ceaseless attacks from discontents inside the country. Douglas Murray dives into this in his recent column. Read it here:
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There’s no guarantee that French culture and traditions will survive ceaseless attacks from discontents inside the country. Douglas Murray dives into this in his recent column. Read it here:

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“The cult of personality Anthony Bourdain left in his wake is frankly insufferable,” says The FP’s Suzy Weiss. “He broke how a generation of men eat.”
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“The cult of personality Anthony Bourdain left in his wake is frankly insufferable,” says The FP’s Suzy Weiss. “He broke how a generation of men eat.”

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18,424,052 views • 1 year ago

Ever feel like you're being watched? You might be right. But Flock Safety cameras aren't interested in you—unless you're a kidnapper, a thief, or up to no good. Maya Sulkin dives into why people need to stop destroying tech that's actually stopping crime.
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Ever feel like you're being watched? You might be right. But Flock Safety cameras aren't interested in you—unless you're a kidnapper, a thief, or up to no good. Maya Sulkin dives into why people need to stop destroying tech that's actually stopping crime.

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2,392,223 views • 3 months ago

Join us for our 2026 Midterms Election Night livestream with 2WAY on November 3rd, from 8 p.m. to midnight ET. To watch, head to
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Join us for our 2026 Midterms Election Night livestream with 2WAY on November 3rd, from 8 p.m. to midnight ET. To watch, head to

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Has Greta Thunberg's climate movement become the "everything" movement? @EstherCKrakue digs into how Greta Thunberg's climate activism has become more focused on Palestine, trans rights, and social justice than the environment.
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Has Greta Thunberg's climate movement become the "everything" movement? @EstherCKrakue digs into how Greta Thunberg's climate activism has become more focused on Palestine, trans rights, and social justice than the environment.

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Taxpayers and billionaire philanthropists have spent around $1 billion on “violence interrupter” programs in Chicago over the past decade. The backers include some of the biggest names in politics and business, like Laurene Powell Jobs, the widow of Steve Jobs, and Governor J.B. Pritzker. There’s just a few problems—Olivia Reingold found more than two dozen instances of violence interrupters getting arrested, including a murder charge.
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Taxpayers and billionaire philanthropists have spent around $1 billion on “violence interrupter” programs in Chicago over the past decade. The backers include some of the biggest names in politics and business, like Laurene Powell Jobs, the widow of Steve Jobs, and Governor J.B. Pritzker. There’s just a few problems—Olivia Reingold found more than two dozen instances of violence interrupters getting arrested, including a murder charge.

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Join us tonight for our 2026 Midterms Election Night livestream with 2WAY. From 8 p.m. to midnight ET @WillRahn and Mark Halperin will unpack the results and their meaning. To watch, head to YouTube, X, or
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Join us tonight for our 2026 Midterms Election Night livestream with 2WAY. From 8 p.m. to midnight ET @WillRahn and Mark Halperin will unpack the results and their meaning. To watch, head to YouTube, X, or

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.Meghan McCain discusses how corruption is among voters’ top three issues heading into this year’s midterm elections.
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.Meghan McCain discusses how corruption is among voters’ top three issues heading into this year’s midterm elections.

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“This was supposed to be the water to put out the Palisades fire.” The FP’s Austyn Jeffs visits the Santa Ynez Reservoir that has reportedly been empty since February 2024.
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“This was supposed to be the water to put out the Palisades fire.” The FP’s Austyn Jeffs visits the Santa Ynez Reservoir that has reportedly been empty since February 2024.

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It’s not stalking, it’s called journalism.
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It’s not stalking, it’s called journalism.

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The future of Israel's government may be in the hands of the nation's Arab parties. But who are they? And what do they believe? Our Middle East analyst @HavivRettigGur breaks it down with Maya Sulkin.
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The future of Israel's government may be in the hands of the nation's Arab parties. But who are they? And what do they believe? Our Middle East analyst @HavivRettigGur breaks it down with Maya Sulkin.

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“The Trump administration, from Day 1, went about deconstructing the coalition it had built.” Ross Douthat Join us for our livestream and watch the coverage live:
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“The Trump administration, from Day 1, went about deconstructing the coalition it had built.” Ross Douthat Join us for our livestream and watch the coverage live:

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The Free Press’s Olivia Reingold is an October 8 Jew. Earlier this year, she wrote about how the attack on Israel and rising antisemitism ignited her religious identity. Read her full essay here:
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The Free Press’s Olivia Reingold is an October 8 Jew. Earlier this year, she wrote about how the attack on Israel and rising antisemitism ignited her religious identity. Read her full essay here:

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Could Massachusetts become the first U.S. state to reverse marijuana legalization? Josh Code reports. Read the full piece here:
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Could Massachusetts become the first U.S. state to reverse marijuana legalization? Josh Code reports. Read the full piece here:

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“We used to all stand in the same line…and eat the same soggy hot dogs.” Walter Isaacson on the rise of economically divided public spaces—from baseball games to TSA PreCheck—and the inevitable resentment it fosters.
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“We used to all stand in the same line…and eat the same soggy hot dogs.” Walter Isaacson on the rise of economically divided public spaces—from baseball games to TSA PreCheck—and the inevitable resentment it fosters.

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2,239,597 views • 11 months ago

An announcement from @BariWeiss: The Free Press is joining Paramount. Read more:
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An announcement from @BariWeiss: The Free Press is joining Paramount. Read more:

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2,505,072 views • 1 year ago

“It turns out, running on these extraordinarily niche issues like gender fluidity or defunding the police don't actually matter—or frankly, feel profoundly out of touch—to ordinary Americans.” @BariWeiss on why Democrats lost so badly.
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“It turns out, running on these extraordinarily niche issues like gender fluidity or defunding the police don't actually matter—or frankly, feel profoundly out of touch—to ordinary Americans.” @BariWeiss on why Democrats lost so badly.

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4,691,268 views • 2 years ago

"It should go without saying that Arday’s death is a terrible tragedy that no one should celebrate. "At the same time, it is true to say that this tragedy was enabled by the psychological need among liberal elites for a black avatar of their guilt." Coleman Hughes on why the left needed to believe in Jason Arday's story.
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"It should go without saying that Arday’s death is a terrible tragedy that no one should celebrate. "At the same time, it is true to say that this tragedy was enabled by the psychological need among liberal elites for a black avatar of their guilt." Coleman Hughes on why the left needed to believe in Jason Arday's story.

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469,811 views • 2 months ago