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The Free Press

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American Internet-based media company

The Free Press (The FP), formerly Common Sense, is an American media company based in New York City. Founded by opinion writer Bari Weiss and her spouse Nellie Bowles, the company started as a newsletter in 2021, and grew into an associated media company in 2022.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Overview

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The Free Press (The FP), formerly Common Sense, is an American media company based in New York City. Founded by opinion writer Bari Weiss and her spouse Nellie Bowles, the company started as a newsletter in 2021, and grew into an associated media company in 2022.2

Corporate structure

The Free Press is part of a group headed by CBS News and Stations. 5 entities, 1 country on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.

Built from subsidiaries, stakes and holdings from Wikidata (CC0); major holders from Schedules 13D and 13G. Each entity in the chart links to its source.

The story

Founded by Bari Weiss and Nellie Bowles.1

Leadership

Who has led The Free Press, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

Subsidiaries and ownership

Owners

From Wikidata.1

Sources

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