Bari Weiss is an American journalist, author, and founder of The Free Press, an independent media outlet dedicated to honest journalism. She previously served as an opinion editor and writer at The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, where she became known for her outspoken commentary on free speech, culture, and politics. Weiss is the author of "How to Fight Anti-Semitism," which won the 2019 National Jewish Book Award. A graduate of Columbia University, she is widely recognized as one of the most influential and provocative voices in contemporary American media and public discourse.