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.
In brief Researchers at Brigham Young University, the Institute for Family Studies, and the Wheatley Institute found 15% of partnered…
The U.S. Department of Justice indicted former Cuban President Raúl Castro on Wednesday for his 1996 order to shoot down…
A Review of A Travel Guide to the Middle Ages: The World Through Medieval Eyes by Anthony Bale; 368 pages;…
In brief Spotify and Universal Music Group announced licensing agreements for AI-generated fan-made covers and remixes. The paid Spotify Premium…
from the ctrl-alt-speech dept Ctrl-Alt-Speech is a weekly podcast about the latest news in online speech, from Mike Masnick and…
During my recent trip to Italy, I did a talk on “The Legal Battle Against Trump’s Tariffs” at the Bruno…
In brief More than 30% of all Bitcoin already has its public key exposed on-chain, making it theoretically vulnerable to…
Last October, Minnesota state Sen. Matt Klein (D–Mendota Heights) wagered $50 on the prediction market Kalshi that he would win…
A review of Constable’s Year: An Artist in Changing Seasons by Susan Owens; 223 pages; Thames & Hudson (January 2026)John…
In brief Former Ethereum Foundation researcher Dankrad Feist proposed replacing the organization with a new group. The new group would…
Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi discuss Republican Rep. Thomas Massie’s primary defeat in Kentucky and how his refusal to be…
In brief DeepSeek is recruiting a “Code Harness” team in Beijing to build a native agentic coding tool—a direct rival…