It’s Tuesday, June 9. This is The Front Page, your daily window into the world of The Free Press—and our take on the world at large. Today: Arthur Brooks asks, would you vote for a candidate who cheated on their spouse? Peter Savodnik on Spencer Pratt’s defeat—and California’s broken ballot count. Masih Alinejad on “Persepolis” author Marjane Satrapi. A…
A Med Student Took His Own Life. His Parents Blame the School. Plus. . .
Arthur Brooks on Graham Platner and candidates who behave badly. Peter Savodnik on how California elections sow mistrust. Colin Quinn on Martin Scorsese. And more.
Vaibhav Duggal, a third-year medical student, died by suicide in July 2025 following a late-night disciplinary email from his school’s administration. (Courtesy of Vivek Duggal)
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