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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!

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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America is turning 250 and we’re celebrating with our biggest discount of the year. For just one week, you can get 25 percent off a Free Press subscription. Find it at

America is turning 250 and we’re celebrating with our biggest discount of the year. For just one week, you can get 25 percent off a Free Press subscription. Find it at

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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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Can a post-God society survive? THE GOD DEBATE is out now on The Free Press and Paramount+. Steven Pinker faces off against Ross Douthat, moderated by Sarah Isgur. Watch it now:

Can a post-God society survive? THE GOD DEBATE is out now on The Free Press and Paramount+. Steven Pinker faces off against Ross Douthat, moderated by Sarah Isgur. Watch it now:

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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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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!

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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This week only, there’s no paywall at The Free Press. From October 6–12, all of our new reporting is free to read! #FreePressFreeWeek

This week only, there’s no paywall at The Free Press. From October 6–12, all of our new reporting is free to read! #FreePressFreeWeek

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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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“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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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.

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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“It’s a shame to have a congressman invent out of whole cloth an event that. . . simply doesn’t represent what happened.” @HavivRettigGur disputes Ro Khanna’s account of his West Bank encounter, arguing that all available evidence tells a very different story.

“It’s a shame to have a congressman invent out of whole cloth an event that. . . simply doesn’t represent what happened.” @HavivRettigGur disputes Ro Khanna’s account of his West Bank encounter, arguing that all available evidence tells a very different story.

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Before Christopher Nolan's Odyssey came out in theaters, it gained an army of haters. But many of those criticizing the movie hadn't even seen it. Esther K went to watch the film to see if the haters had a point.

Before Christopher Nolan's Odyssey came out in theaters, it gained an army of haters. But many of those criticizing the movie hadn't even seen it. Esther K went to watch the film to see if the haters had a point.

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“They’re using us as props. . . It’s disgusting.” @HavivRettigGur argues American politicians like Ro Khanna and Rahm Emanuel have turned Israelis and Palestinians into stage props for their own, self-serving political theater.

“They’re using us as props. . . It’s disgusting.” @HavivRettigGur argues American politicians like Ro Khanna and Rahm Emanuel have turned Israelis and Palestinians into stage props for their own, self-serving political theater.

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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.”

“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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Globally, wildfire rates have declined by 24% over the past two decades, and Canada's 2026 wildfire season is below the five-year average. Lucy Biggers explains why Canada's viral wildfire footage isn't evidence that climate change is spiraling out of control.

Globally, wildfire rates have declined by 24% over the past two decades, and Canada's 2026 wildfire season is below the five-year average. Lucy Biggers explains why Canada's viral wildfire footage isn't evidence that climate change is spiraling out of control.

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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.

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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New York City’s rent freeze sounds compassionate—until you meet the landlords barely hanging on. Lucy Biggers interviews a landlord whose grandfather fled Castro’s Cuba and spent a lifetime building a future in New York. Now, government housing policies threaten to destroy everything he built.

New York City’s rent freeze sounds compassionate—until you meet the landlords barely hanging on. Lucy Biggers interviews a landlord whose grandfather fled Castro’s Cuba and spent a lifetime building a future in New York. Now, government housing policies threaten to destroy everything he built.

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“It’s an extremely irrelevant event… The congressman is a lying liar.” @HavivRettigGur says Ro Khanna grossly exaggerated what happened during his West Bank visit to advance his own political agenda back home.

“It’s an extremely irrelevant event… The congressman is a lying liar.” @HavivRettigGur says Ro Khanna grossly exaggerated what happened during his West Bank visit to advance his own political agenda back home.

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Former progressive fundraiser Evan Barker says the DSA wave is just the beginning.

Former progressive fundraiser Evan Barker says the DSA wave is just the beginning.

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

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

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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.

“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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“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.

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

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

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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.

“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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On Monday—just hours after the last living hostage was returned home, and as the ink was still drying on a peace deal with Israel—Hamas carried out mass public executions in Gaza City’s main square, in full view of the public. The terror group claimed the killings targeted “criminals and collaborators with Israel.” Video by Tanya Lukyanova in partnership with Center for Peace Communications.

On Monday—just hours after the last living hostage was returned home, and as the ink was still drying on a peace deal with Israel—Hamas carried out mass public executions in Gaza City’s main square, in full view of the public. The terror group claimed the killings targeted “criminals and collaborators with Israel.” Video by Tanya Lukyanova in partnership with Center for Peace Communications.

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“Jacob Elordi, please stop pretending you’re a philosopher-poet who’s above the industry and go touch some grass.” —Isaac G

“Jacob Elordi, please stop pretending you’re a philosopher-poet who’s above the industry and go touch some grass.” —Isaac G

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Here’s what we found inside Harvard’s long-awaited antisemitism report.

Here’s what we found inside Harvard’s long-awaited antisemitism report.

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Mamdani “froze the rent.” So why did NYC rent just hit an all-time high? Isabella Redjai breaks down exactly why your rent keeps climbing.

Mamdani “froze the rent.” So why did NYC rent just hit an all-time high? Isabella Redjai breaks down exactly why your rent keeps climbing.

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"The Silent Majority is done being silent." In the lead-up to President Trump’s inauguration, conservative commentator Xaviaer DuRousseau tells The FP’s Olivia Reingold why Trump supporters are more vocal than ever—even in liberal strongholds like Los Angeles.

"The Silent Majority is done being silent." In the lead-up to President Trump’s inauguration, conservative commentator Xaviaer DuRousseau tells The FP’s Olivia Reingold why Trump supporters are more vocal than ever—even in liberal strongholds like Los Angeles.

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