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The Free Press What Happened to Columbia’s Antisemitism Monitor? 27 Jan
Following a substantial settlement to address antisemitism allegations, Columbia University appointed Bart M. Schwartz as a monitor to ensure compliance with...
27 Jan
The Free Press Rachel Goldberg-Polin: When the Last Hostage Came Home 27 Jan
Rachel Goldberg-Polin shares her emotional journey and immense relief as she finally brings her daily ritual of counting the days since the hostages were tak...
27 Jan
The Free Press ‘I Let the AI Run My Life.’ Plus. . . 23 Jan
The article introduces a new Friday edition of The Free Press's newsletter, which includes a variety of stories focusing on recent events and personal narrat...
23 Jan
The Free Press Trump’s Plan to Make Gaza Great Again 23 Jan
Former President Donald Trump has unveiled an ambitious plan to transform Gaza into a luxury resort destination, reflecting his positive-thinking approach in...
23 Jan
The Free Press The Bad History of ‘Palestine 36’ 19 Jan
Renowned author Oren Kessler explores the historical backdrop of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through his acclaimed book "Palestine 1936: The Great Revol...
19 Jan
The Free Press TGIF: ICE on Ice 16 Jan
Nellie Bowles provides a satirical take on the current political climate in the United States, highlighting the declining popularity of both political partie...
16 Jan
The Free Press Things Worth Remembering: ‘Good Night, World’ 11 Jan
Ruth R. Wisse reflects on Jacob Glatstein's 1938 poem "Good Night, World," a poignant work that urged Jewish readers to turn away from a hostile and dangerou...
11 Jan
The Free Press Two Drinks with . . . the Last Great Military Strategist 9 Jan
Eli Lake profiles Edward Luttwak, an eminent military strategist with a rich and diverse background, exploring his insights into global politics and history....
9 Jan
The Free Press TGIF: Eat Real Food 9 Jan
Nellie Bowles humorously recounts her domestic woes as her family learns to cope without a reliable gas supply, leading to some culinary adventures with a sl...
9 Jan
The Free Press Mamdani’s Wild First Week 8 Jan
In his first week as New York City's mayor, Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist, has stirred controversy among various communities, including ...
8 Jan
The Free Press How a Cornell Professor Drove an Israeli Student out of His Class 6 Jan
At Cornell University, the foundational principle is inclusivity, welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds to pursue their academic interests freely. H...
6 Jan
The Free Press Niall Ferguson: Maduro’s Capture Takes Us Back to the Future 4 Jan
Niall Ferguson draws parallels between the capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces and historical military operations, highlighting its ...
4 Jan
The Free Press Mamdani’s ‘New Era’ Starts with Deleting Posts About Antisemitism 3 Jan
Newly inaugurated New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani began his term with controversy by removing two social media posts about antisemitism from his predecess...
3 Jan
The Free Press Under Mamdani, New York City’s Top Antisemitism Official Doesn’t Know If He Will Stay or Go 31 Dec 2025
Amid the transition to Zohran Mamdani's imminent mayoral administration in New York City, uncertainty looms over the future of the city's Office to Combat An...
31 Dec 2025
The Free Press The Free Press Heroes of 2025. Plus . . . 30 Dec 2025
In this edition of The Free Press's "The Front Page," a reflective look at 2025 features a celebration of unsung heroes who made a substantial impact during ...
30 Dec 2025
The Free Press Antisemitism Is Infecting Human Rights Groups—My Charity Had to Act 29 Dec 2025
Sigrid Rausing, founder of the Sigrid Rausing Trust, describes her foundation's decision to cut funding to certain human rights organizations that expressed ...
29 Dec 2025
The Free Press I’m Christian. My Wife Is Jewish. Our Marriage Is an Act of Faith. 26 Dec 2025
R. R. Reno, the editor-in-chief of First Things, offers a personal and nuanced reflection on his interfaith marriage as part of a series exploring faith in A...
26 Dec 2025
The Free Press Where Israel Goes Next. The Real War on Christmas. Plus. . . 24 Dec 2025
Matti Friedman's essay in The Free Press reflects on the societal and political changes in Israel at the end of 2025. Despite a ceasefire in Gaza and the rel...
24 Dec 2025
The Free Press The U.S. Needs Israeli Innovation for Our Defense 23 Dec 2025
The article discusses the tension within the MAGA movement regarding the U.S.-Israel relationship, highlighting divergent views from key figures. Steve Banno...
23 Dec 2025
The Free Press Matti Friedman: Israel Had a Disorienting 2025. What Comes Next? 23 Dec 2025
Matti Friedman reflects on the disorienting changes in Israel by 2025, symbolized by the sudden absence of a protest tent near the Prime Minister's residence...
23 Dec 2025
The Free Press A History of Tough Jews 22 Dec 2025
Reflecting on events post-October 7, 2023, Eli Lake revisits the historical moments when Jews in America faced the reality that government protection could b...
22 Dec 2025
The Free Press The Maccabees of the American Revolution 21 Dec 2025
Roya Hakakian highlights the often-overlooked contributions of Jewish patriots during the American Revolution, drawing a parallel to the valor of the Maccabe...
21 Dec 2025
The Free Press The Jewish Parents Who Raised Mamdani Voters 18 Dec 2025
The article dives into the complex emotions and political dynamics within Jewish households supporting Zohran Mamdani, the fresh victor of New York City's ma...
18 Dec 2025
The Free Press Jews Are Being Sent Back Into Hiding 15 Dec 2025
Rabbi David Wolpe highlights a concerning resurgence of antisemitic sentiment, referencing an incident where protesters in Sydney chanted threats against Jew...
15 Dec 2025
The Free Press Amnesty International Can’t Handle the Truth About Hamas 15 Dec 2025
Amnesty International has faced criticism for its handling of investigations into the violent events involving Hamas and Israel. While the organization has c...
15 Dec 2025
The Free Press Now Do You Believe Us? 15 Dec 2025
Following a horrific massacre by gunmen at Sydney's Bondi Beach targeting the Jewish community, Julie Szego explores the complex feelings of sorrow and bitte...
15 Dec 2025
The Free Press A Dark Night for Australia’s Jews 15 Dec 2025
The tragic shooting at a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach marks a devastating moment for Australia's Jewish community, highlighting a worrying increase in...
15 Dec 2025
The Free Press Bondi Beach and the Long History of Anti-Zionist Violence 15 Dec 2025
The horrific attack on a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach, which resulted in at least 16 deaths and numerous injuries, is the latest incident in an alarmi...
15 Dec 2025
The Free Press The Hunting of Jews at Bondi Beach 14 Dec 2025
The article discusses a horrific anti-Semitic attack that occurred at Bondi Beach in Sydney, where at least 11 Jewish individuals were killed during a gather...
14 Dec 2025
The Free Press Ask Haviv: What’s Next for Israel? 5 Dec 2025
The article discusses the recent developments in Israel following the peace deal with Hamas, which has led to a decrease in media coverage from the West. Des...
5 Dec 2025
The Free Press Should Israel Pardon Bibi? The AI Cure for Deafness. Plus. . . 2 Dec 2025
The piece explores the unprecedented request for a presidential pardon by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, amid his ongoing corruption trials. Whil...
2 Dec 2025
The Free Press Should Israel Pardon Netanyahu to Save Itself? 1 Dec 2025
Michael Oren revisits a 2019 suggestion by former opposition member Yossi Yona to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, drawing parallels to the Nixon pa...
1 Dec 2025
The Free Press Antisemitism Investigations Hit Three Big Public School Districts 24 Nov 2025
The U.S. House Committee on Education and Workforce has launched investigations into three major public school districts—Fairfax County in Virginia, Berkeley...
24 Nov 2025
The Free Press Zohran Mamdani Sides with the Anti-Israel Mob 22 Nov 2025
Amidst a tumultuous scene outside Park East Synagogue in Manhattan, Palestine activists accused the synagogue of promoting illegal activities related to Isra...
22 Nov 2025
The Free Press Confessions of a Former Pro-Palestine Activist 19 Nov 2025
Maya Sulkin explores the journey of Taryn Thomas, a former pro-Palestine activist at Stanford, who shifted her views following the Hamas attack on Israel. In...
19 Nov 2025
The Free Press Nick Fuentes’ Plan to ‘Infiltrate Politics’ and Subvert the GOP 19 Nov 2025
Nick Fuentes, a white nationalist and known purveyor of antisemitic rhetoric, is undertaking efforts to influence the future direction of the Republican Part...
19 Nov 2025
The Free Press Sudan’s Forgotten Genocide 14 Nov 2025
The ongoing conflict in Sudan remains one of the deadliest yet least reported crises, with over 150,000 casualties and 12 million displaced individuals. Desp...
14 Nov 2025
The Free Press Mamdani and the New Racism 11 Nov 2025
Zohran Mamdani, the democratic socialist and mayor-elect of New York City, prominently intertwines his political stance with strong opposition to Zionism, la...
11 Nov 2025
The Free Press This Week in Canada: ‘They Don’t Fear Authority Anymore’ 11 Nov 2025
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators at Toronto Metropolitan University disrupted a scheduled event by the Students Supporting Israel club where former Israeli Defe...
11 Nov 2025
The Free Press The Real Split on the Right: Influencers Versus Conservatives 6 Nov 2025
Batya Ungar-Sargon discusses a growing ideological divide within the right-wing political sphere, highlighting the controversy surrounding Tucker Carlson's r...
6 Nov 2025
The Free Press Victor Davis Hanson: The New Antisemitism 4 Nov 2025
Victor Davis Hanson examines the resurgence of antisemitism within the United States, noting a shift from traditional right-wing antisemitism, which has hist...
4 Nov 2025
The Free Press The Right’s ‘Existential’ Fight over Antisemitism. Plus. . . 3 Nov 2025
The article examines the growing internal conflict within the American right-wing, focusing on increasing antisemitism and its existential implications for t...
3 Nov 2025
The Free Press Ted Cruz: The Fight Against Antisemitism Is ‘Existential’ 3 Nov 2025
Senator Ted Cruz emphasizes the urgent need to oppose antisemitism within right-wing political circles, potentially shaping the future of the Republican Part...
3 Nov 2025
The Free Press Tucker Carlson Is Wrong About Christian Zionism 2 Nov 2025
Samuel Goldman critiques Tucker Carlson's views on Christian Zionism, a theological and political stance supporting Israel popular among many American Christ...
2 Nov 2025
The Free Press Why Antisemitism Is ‘Moral Pornography’ 31 Oct 2025
Mary Eberstadt tackles the troubling resurgence of antisemitism on the right, linking it with moral debasement akin to pornography. She critiques figures lik...
31 Oct 2025
The Free Press Will the Ceasefire Collapse? 30 Oct 2025
The article discusses the recent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, which marked a pause after two years of conflict and led to the release of Isr...
30 Oct 2025
The Free Press Unpacking ‘Spiral: Murder in Detroit’ 29 Oct 2025
The article focuses on the murder of Samantha Woll, a Jewish community leader in Detroit, who was found stabbed to death shortly after the October 7, 2023, H...
29 Oct 2025
The Free Press The Democratic Party Has a New Litmus Test 29 Oct 2025
In a provocative article, Peter Savodnik describes how Democratic Congressman Seth Moulton attributed his party's 2024 election loss to its intense focus on ...
29 Oct 2025
The Free Press CAIR Official Joins Hamas Leader at ‘Al-Aqsa Flood’ Event 28 Oct 2025
Khalid Turaani, Ohio director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), participated in an online event with Majed al-Zeer, identified by the U.S....
28 Oct 2025
The Free Press How Israel Fatally Underestimated Hamas 24 Oct 2025
The article discusses the misjudgments and breakdowns in Israeli intelligence and defense that led to Hamas's successful breach into Israel on October 7. Co-...
24 Oct 2025