Updated October 29, 2026
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Conservatism. Upward News: Written for conservatives; MBFC calls it a moderate conservative perspective. The Free Press: Not conservative by its own account; founder calls herself a radical centrist.
Trump. Upward News: Generally favorable to Trump's policies, with some skeptical analysis (e.g. his Putin strategy). The Free Press: NPR calls it "relatively measured" on Trump, with occasional criticism.
Israel. Upward News: Sympathetic to Israel; critical of anti-Israel activism. The Free Press: NPR calls it "staunchly pro-Israel".
Woke politics. Upward News: Critical of DEI and campus ideology. The Free Press: Critical of progressive views on gender, DEI and campus speech.
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