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The Free Press was founded with a clear purpose: to marry the quality and integrity of old-world journalism with the freedom and agility of new media. Its mission was straightforward—seek the truth, tell it plainly, and treat readers like adults capable of making their own decisions. Despite skepticism that such principles are no longer feasible in modern media, Weiss and her team demonstrated that there is a substantial market for honest journalism outside of traditional outlets.