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Britain, Don’t Ban Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur
The Hamas apologists blamed Israel for the UK’s decision to deny them entry. It’s an absurd complaint—but Britain is making a mistake.
The Editors
This Week in Canada: Your Anti-Racism Is Not Anti-Racist Enough
Guess why a white male professor didn’t get the job, the Trump administration wants our guy’s Gmail accounts, and more.
Rupa Subramanya
The Case of Israel vs. Kristof Is Dead on Arrival
Netanyahu wants to punish ‘The New York Times’ for its claims about prison abuse, but the law effectively blocks any lawsuit he’d bring.
Jed Rubenfeld
The Rise and Fall of America’s First N-Word Influencer
‘Chud the Builder’ goes viral by walking up to black people and using racial slurs. He was just arrested for shooting someone. How did we get here?
River Page
Mr. Trump Goes to China. Plus. . .
Suzy Weiss on getting worked up over Sydney Sweeney. Joe Nocera on the First Amendment case that took down the government. And more.
The Free Press
President Trump, Save Our Father
When Air Force One lands back in the United States, we pray our father, Jimmy Lai, is on that plane.
Sebastien Lai and Claire Lai
I Go to Cornell. There Is No Reason to Fire Its President.
Michael Kotlikoff is facing backlash after allegedly hitting students while pulling out of a campus event. That’s far from the full story.
Noah Farb
Meet the Free Speech Warrior of the Trump Administration. Plus. . .
Suzy Weiss on the Met Gala’s best and worst dressed. Who killed Spirit Airlines? Arthur Brooks on how to use dating apps the right way. And more.
The Free Press
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
Meet the Free Speech Warrior of the Trump Administration
Sarah Rogers is known for keeping America’s allies in check. She has little patience for European censors who stifle free expression.
Madeleine Kearns
Eli Lake and David Rose: The UK Censorship Machine Eats Itself
In Britain, a scandal involving spies, PR firms, and the ruling prime minister sees blurred lines between national security and political smear.
Eli Lake
50M
The Comey Indictment Has Already Backfired
The indictment says posting ‘86 47’ expressed ‘intent to do harm’ to the president. That’s a stretch, and the weak case will let Comey play the victim.
Eli Lake
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