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Nov. 13, 2025
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The Manhattan Institute said it plans to give its annual City Journal Award to Ben Shapiro, the Jewish co-founder of the Daily Wire.
“Shapiro has distinguished himself as a steadfast advocate for truth and liberty in an era when both are increasingly under attack,” the think tank said. “His courage, intellectual clarity and dedication to open discourse embody the very spirit of the City Journal Award.”
It added that the award recognizes people “who have pushed back against destructive ideas and inspired efforts to protect liberty and unleash the potential of all Americans.”
Shapiro has clashed publicly with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson and racist, Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes.
