Why We Started The Free Press
Dear Free Presser, In 2021, Bari Weiss left The New York Times to build a newsroom from scratch—one that would publish honest, independent journalism without a party line, and without the ideological taboos that have made so much of American media so predictable and stale. Here’s what happened: Our reporting has been cited in congressional hearings and Supreme Court filings. Our investigations have been chased by every major outlet in the country. Our podcasts have hit the top of the Apple charts. We’ve sold out debates and events from coast to coast. And we’ve grown to over 2 million subscribers who still want honest journalism delivered to them every day. Back when The Free Press was a tiny blog called Common Sense, we started with just a small community of loyal readers. They were early believers that this was possible. You’re joining something they helped build. And now, you can join them in our new members-only Forum—that’s where the real conversation is happening. To go deeper with The Free Press and help us build an institution that values honesty, truth, and common sense—become a paid subscriber today. With gratitude, The Free Press |
