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 Drake referenced imprisoned FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried on a new song, appearing to call for his release. The…
from the the-liability-tax dept The recent “internet addiction” verdicts against Apple, Meta, and YouTube drew applause from those eager to…
PJM Interconnection, the largest electricity grid operator in the nation, held its annual company meeting in Baltimore earlier this week.…
In brief New ethics filings show that President Donald Trump registered multiple trades of crypto-related stocks. The filings show trades…
Last week, I recorded a We the People podcast episode for the National Constitution Center discussing the increased volume of…
In brief Residents on Battleview Drive in Atlanta say dozens of empty Waymo vehicles repeatedly circled their cul-de-sac before sunrise.…
from the must-be-hiding-something dept Something that never was a problem for years suddenly became a thing after Trump’s return to…
Maria and Peter are students and meet up for a late dinner. Peter asks Maria whether Tom is at the…
In brief Bitcoin Depot has issued a “going concern” warning, signaling severe uncertainty over its ability to survive the next…
Over the past few years, the U.S. government has been experimenting with using economic sanctions to shut up voices that…
In brief Billionaire Tether investor Christopher Harborne has entered the Sunday Times Rich List in sixth place, with most of…
from the the-neverending-corruption-story dept The saga of Trump suing his own IRS for $10 billion just got weirder. What started…