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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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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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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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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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“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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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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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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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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2,391,606 views • 2 months ago

“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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18,422,541 views • 1 year ago

The French have lost control. The riots have become so chaotic that it looks like the nation is at war with itself. Esther K breaks down the latest from France's protests. Read more here:
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The French have lost control. The riots have become so chaotic that it looks like the nation is at war with itself. Esther K breaks down the latest from France's protests. Read more 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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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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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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3,640,576 views • 7 months ago

“Stop pretending the existential fears of Israelis are fake.” Haviv Rettig Gur joins Maya Sulkin for a conversation about why international pressure on Israel fails to account for Israelis’ fears of annihilation, the rise of extremism across the Middle East, and what it would take to achieve lasting peace. Watch the full conversation now on YouTube.
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“Stop pretending the existential fears of Israelis are fake.” Haviv Rettig Gur joins Maya Sulkin for a conversation about why international pressure on Israel fails to account for Israelis’ fears of annihilation, the rise of extremism across the Middle East, and what it would take to achieve lasting peace. Watch the full conversation now on YouTube.

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81,814 views • 6 days ago

Comedian Ziwe asked Hasan Piker the tough questions that The New York Times and Pod Save America wouldn’t. How is it that a comedian can be better at holding people to account than some of the world’s leading journalists?
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Comedian Ziwe asked Hasan Piker the tough questions that The New York Times and Pod Save America wouldn’t. How is it that a comedian can be better at holding people to account than some of the world’s leading journalists?

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55,933 views • 6 days ago

“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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6,940,821 views • 1 year ago

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

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4,445,671 views • 1 year ago

Why aren’t Angelenos more pissed off? During the city’s last mayoral election, there was a heated debate about what Los Angeles should be. Now, @AustynJeffs says, nobody seems to care.
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Why aren’t Angelenos more pissed off? During the city’s last mayoral election, there was a heated debate about what Los Angeles should be. Now, @AustynJeffs says, nobody seems to care.

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Ross Douthat is joining the Free Press as a new weekly columnist! Read more here:
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Ross Douthat is joining the Free Press as a new weekly columnist! Read more here:

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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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"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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469,424 views • 2 months ago

“When you look at the history, you realize that this isn’t just about Israel. It’s really about a fetishistic obsession with the Holy Land.” Historian Simon Sebag Montefiore joined Bari Weiss for a live conversation on the opening night of his U.S. book tour for his latest book, "The Cauldron: The Making of the Modern Middle East." Watch the full conversation here:
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“When you look at the history, you realize that this isn’t just about Israel. It’s really about a fetishistic obsession with the Holy Land.” Historian Simon Sebag Montefiore joined Bari Weiss for a live conversation on the opening night of his U.S. book tour for his latest book, "The Cauldron: The Making of the Modern Middle East." Watch the full conversation here:

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49,865 views • 8 days ago

“Women should have control over their bodies, and 81 percent of Americans agree that [abortion] decisions should stay between a woman and her doctor, not the government, and not you.” Progressive writer Deja Foxx challenges conservative commentator Allie Beth Stuckey's stance on abortion. Watch the full debate here:
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“Women should have control over their bodies, and 81 percent of Americans agree that [abortion] decisions should stay between a woman and her doctor, not the government, and not you.” Progressive writer Deja Foxx challenges conservative commentator Allie Beth Stuckey's stance on abortion. Watch the full debate here:

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36,044 views • 5 days ago

“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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2,239,529 views • 10 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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2,504,981 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 • 1 year ago

In August 2025, Gaza was officially declared famine-stricken. Now, a year later, new rigorous data says that the territory has one of the region’s lowest levels of severe child malnutrition. Olivia Reingold reports on the Unicef-led data that has triggered a debate over whether the original famine declaration was correct.
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In August 2025, Gaza was officially declared famine-stricken. Now, a year later, new rigorous data says that the territory has one of the region’s lowest levels of severe child malnutrition. Olivia Reingold reports on the Unicef-led data that has triggered a debate over whether the original famine declaration was correct.

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324,708 views • 1 month ago