Overheard at The Free Press’s Election Party
Predictions, hopes, and postmortems from Jesse Singal, Coleman Hughes, Peter Meijer, Dasha Nekrasova, Rikki Schlott, Sohrab Ahmari, Brianna Wu, and more.
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‘We Blew It, Joe!’
The Democrats were the party of dishonesty—and people saw right through it.
Niall Ferguson: The Resurrection of Donald J. Trump
Trump’s victory is a blow to political lawfare, critical race theory, woke campuses, legacy media, and Hollywood. It’s a win for a new generation of builders like Elon Musk.
Free Press Readers Saw This Coming
It’s not because we told you what to think. It’s because we did the basic job of journalism: We held up a mirror to reality.
Repeat After Us: This Is Not the Last Election
Both sides claimed a loss for their candidate would signal the end of our republic. This is not just wrongheaded; it’s a betrayal of our history.
Legos, Cocoa, and Coloring Books for Georgetown Students
At the McCourt School of Public Policy, officials are offering ‘mindfulness’ options to cope with the election. The only thing missing is a blankie.
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The Abandoned Americans
Flint, Michigan, and East Palestine, Ohio, were each championed by a different political party as an emblem of race and rage. Now, Peter Savodnik reports, they symbolize something much deeper.
How Trump Won
He was impeached, found guilty of sexual assault, faced 116 indictments, and was convicted in a Manhattan court. None of it mattered. Here’s why.
Swing State Debates Series Finale: Is the American Dream Still Alive?
In my final episode, Ohio voters battle over which party enables success in the richest country on Earth.
I’ve Voted in Rigged Elections. Now I Get to Vote in an American One.
Neither Harris nor Trump inspire particular enthusiasm in me. But having grown up in Russia, I know the difference between a poor choice and none at all.
Whatever Happens, Love Thy Neighbor
I’m a Democrat living in a red, rural county. Trump supporters have mowed my lawn, walked my dog, and eroded my prejudices with their humanity.
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The Fantasy World of Ta-Nehisi Coates
His new book, ‘The Message,’ is a masterpiece of warped arguments and moral confusion.
The Middle-Class Women Who Are Tripping Balls
Across America, women are using hallucinogens to improve their marriages and mental health. Meet the ‘mushroom mommies.’
She Was Arrested for Praying in Her Head
Citizens in the UK have been arrested, prosecuted, and convicted for silently praying outside abortion clinics. Even organizing pro-life meetings in your own home may be a criminal offense.
Abigail Shrier: The Kindergarten Intifada
There is a well-coordinated, national effort between teachers, activist organizations, and administrators to indoctrinate American children against Israel. A Free Press investigation.
Sally Rooney’s Literary Mob
A group of celebrated writers is calling for a boycott of the Israeli publishing industry. Count me out.
A Voyage to a Failed American Kingdom
For the second installment of ‘Falling Back in Love with America,’ the Hickmans visit the most isolated, permanently inhabited island on all five Great Lakes.
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WATCH Hezbollah’s Hostages Season Finale: A World Without the Terror Group
History proves that tyranny can be overthrown. With Hezbollah now weakened, the brave dissidents of our series ask: How can we push for real political change?
The Curious Case of Ariane Tabatabai
A senior Pentagon official faced scrutiny when her past ties to Iran came to light. Is that why she’s been transferred?
Matti Friedman: As America Votes, Israel’s Crisis Deepens
Bibi’s ouster of his defense minister, Yoav Gallant, sent Israelis pouring into the streets in protest. The opposition leader called the move an “act of madness.”
Gad Saad Survived War in Lebanon. He’s Warning About One in the West
The professor reveals how universities turned into hotbeds of ‘parasitic ideas’—and why we must fight against becoming ‘fully zombified.’
Sinwar’s Death Will Hasten the End of the War
The Hamas leader started this fight. Now Israel can finish it.