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Batya Ungar-Sargon

Batya Ungar-Sargon

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Columnist, The Free Press

New York

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Total articles 1109

  • I Used to Hate Trump. Now I’m a MAGA Lefty.

    By Batya Ungar-Sargon Verified| The Free Press Verified I Used to Hate Trump. Now I’m a MAGA Lefty. The president is giving the working class its best shot at the American Dream in 60 years. That’s why I support him. My name is Batya and I am a MAGA Lefty. The journey has been a long one. Initially, I had Trump Derangement Syndrome—and I had it bad. In 2016, I stopped going to my favorite local bar in Sheepshead Bay because everyone there had voted for Trump. How could they do that to me?!Like so many other Democrats, I took Trump’s victory personally.

    By Batya Ungar-Sargon Verified · The Free Press

    Apr. 02, 2025

  • Michelle Obama podcasts for the rich

    By Batya Ungar-Sargon Verified| UnHerd Verified Barack ObamaClass conflictCultureFirst LadyMichelle ObamaPodcastsProgressivesUSWealth While listening to former First Lady Michelle Obama‚Äôs new advice podcast, IMO, co-hosted with her brother, Craig Robinson, a single thought kept hammering me: what advice would Michelle‚Äôs and Craig‚Äôs parents have given to young Americans struggling to make it in a country that has become prohibitive for young families?

    By Batya Ungar-Sargon Verified · UnHerd

    Mar. 17, 2025

  • Trump vs. Wall Street

    By Batya Ungar-Sargon, Batya Ungar-Sargon Verified| Compact@ For a decade, the Democrats and their loyal stenographers in the media have cast Donald Trump as a corrupt billionaire with a singular purpose in running for office: to enrich himself and other people like him. The truth, however, is that the wealthy have been gravitating ever more toward the Democratic Party, while working-class voters have increasingly voted for the GOP.

    By Batya Ungar-Sargon, Batya Ungar-Sargon Verified · Compact

    Mar. 12, 2025

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The Free Press

The Free Press is a new media company founded by Bari Weiss, a former opinion writer and editor at The New York Times. Originally known as Common Sense, the company focuses on reviving quality journalism through honesty, independence, and thorough reporting. The Free Press publishes investigative stories and commentary that highlight issues often overlooked by mainstream media. They produce a weekly podcast called Honestly, featuring discussions with influential figures on various topics, including technology and politics. The company also hosts live events, such as the America Debates series, to encourage dialogue among diverse viewpoints. Additionally, they create documentary series and videos, including The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling and American Miseducation. Operating on the Substack platform, The Free Press connects directly with its audience, supporting its mission to provide balanced and unbiased information.

Los Angeles, California, United States