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Charlie Kirk
Why the Charlie Kirk Conspiracy Theories Will Never Die
The stronger the evidence becomes, the more elaborate the theories grow. The reason lies in a psychological tendency to seek causes proportionate to…
Michael Shermer
Douglas Murray: Truth Is on Trial in the Charlie Kirk Assassination Case
Candace Owens, Tucker Carlson, and others have pumped out noxious conspiracies about the tragedy for months. Finally, the world is getting to hear more…
Douglas Murray
Why the Campus Where Charlie Kirk Was Killed Canceled My Speech
I condemned Charlie Kirk’s murder and defended the principle of open debate. Months later, the university where he was killed canceled my scheduled…
Sharon McMahon
The Anti-Israel Podcasters Don’t Speak for MAGA
Online influencers claim Trump betrayed MAGA by fighting Iran on Israel’s behalf. But polls show Republican voters overwhelmingly support both the war…
Batya Ungar-Sargon
The Free Press Heroes of 2025
Heroes emerge even—or especially—in times of great darkness. Here are a few of the people we’re thankful for as we end the year.
The Editors
What We Learned This Year
Allie Beth Stuckey, Amanda Knox, H.R. McMaster, Natan Sharansky, Vinay Prasad, Emily Oster, and others on their takeaways from 2025.
The Free Press
The Intersectionality of Nick Fuentes
The Groypers’ worldview is a Frankenstein made out of the race essentialism of the progressive left.
Rod Dreher
The Real Split on the Right: Influencers Versus Conservatives
It’s not about ideology or Israel. This is a battle between those who want votes and those who want views.
Batya Ungar-Sargon
Ted Cruz: The Fight Against Antisemitism Is ‘Existential’
The combative Texas senator talks to The Free Press about Nick Fuentes, Tucker Carlson, and the rise of ‘bilious bigotry and rage’ on the right.
Peter Savodnik
Are Conservatives the New Snowflakes?
Members of the right once derided the left for emotional hypersensitivity. Today, they lead the charge to suppress ideas that unsettle them.
Ryan Holiday
America’s Growing Political Violence Problem
Death threats, assassination attempts, and political intimidation are now so frequent they barely make headlines. Another danger is how quickly we’ve…
The Editors
Tyler Robinson and the End of Place
The 22-year-old accused of murdering Charlie Kirk came from a stable family in a thriving town. But that wasn’t enough.
Peter Savodnik
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