Freedom IndexMedia & Culture
Media & Culture explores how journalism, entertainment, and creative industries influence—and are influenced by—free speech. From press freedom to artistic expression, this category highlights the cultural impact of censorship and the ongoing struggle for open dialogue.
A review of Burning Down the House: Talking Heads and the New York Scene That Transformed Rock by Jonathan Gould;…
About 1 in 5 Kids Are at Risk of Losing SNAP. Centralized Control Keeps Failing Low-Income Families.
The federal government shutdown is disrupting major federal programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Now one in five…
In brief Europol said misuse of crypto is “becoming increasingly sophisticated,” straining national police resources. Experts have called for global…
In brief Coinbase exceeded Q3 expectations with $1.9 billion in revenue, driven by rebounding trading volumes and profitable services including…
from the ’twas-ever-thus dept Five Years Ago This week in 2020, the RIAA tossed out a bogus DMCA claim to…
In brief Romania’s gambling regulator blacklisted Polymarket in the country. The regulator said it meets the definition of counterparty betting…
In brief Former president of FTX US, Brett Harrison, told Decrypt that offering leverage up to 1,001x on volatile crypto…
In brief Bitcoin has typically performed well during October—dubbed “Uptober” by observers. But this year, the leading cryptocurrency finished the…
Gig companies like Uber and Lyft have popularized the economic concept of dynamic pricing (also known as “surge pricing”), making…
11/1/1961: Planned Parenthood League of Connecticut opens center in New Haven, CT. “Specific guarantees in the Bill of Rights have…
As I write this, I have yet to cast my vote for the mayor of New York City, where I…
10/31/1963: Cleveland Police Detective patted down, and arrested John W. Terry. The Warren Court (1962-1965)The post Today in Supreme Court…