Head to head
The Fifth Column vs The Free Press
Where the two audiences actually split — % who agree.
Tariffs are an effective tool for protecting American industrial interests.
The Fifth Column n=45 · The Free Press n=104
Birthright citizenship is part of what makes America great, and efforts to strike it down should be strongly opposed.
The Fifth Column n=40 · The Free Press n=145
The US military strikes on Iran were justified — the nuclear threat required a forceful response.
The Fifth Column n=44 · The Free Press n=102
"Cancel culture" was overblown by people who could not handle accountability.
The Fifth Column n=45 · The Free Press n=126
NATO expansion has made the world safer, not more dangerous.
The Fifth Column n=49 · The Free Press n=108
Fact-checking organizations serve a major public interest and keep misinformation from spreading.
The Fifth Column n=39 · The Free Press n=105
Parents should have the final say over what their kids are taught in public schools, even if experts disagree.
The Fifth Column n=45 · The Free Press n=137
Substack and independent media have been better for public discourse than traditional newsrooms.
The Fifth Column n=47 · The Free Press n=111