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.
From Judge Gerald Lebovits (Manhattan trial court) in Tuesday’s Garlington v. Austin: In this action, plaintiff, Erik Garlington, brings claims…
In brief FBI Director Kash Patel wrote that the bureau has expanded its use of AI tools across investigations and…
Frankly, I find the charge of genocide against Israel to be obviously absurd, one of those claims that true believers…
In July 1998, the Rome Statute created the legal basis for the International Criminal Court (ICC), a body designed to…
In brief Keel Infrastructure (formerly Bitfarms) posted a $145M net loss in Q1 2026, with revenue down 23% year-over-year to…
From David Wecht’s public statement: Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice David Wecht makes this statement in his personal capacity. This statement…
In brief Crypto scams hit $17 billion in 2025, as AI makes attacks cheaper and more convincing than ever. Binance…
President Donald Trump is not a fan of The View, an ABC talk show whose panelists frequently criticize him. Neither is…
In brief Circle launched Agent Stack, a suite of tools letting AI agents autonomously hold funds, make payments, and hire…
The U.S. Supreme Court (Photo 81937138 © Steven Frame | Dreamstime.com) A recent YouGov poll, conducted in early May, finds…
In brief OpenAI unveiled Daybreak, a cybersecurity initiative focused on AI-assisted vulnerability detection and software defense. CEO Sam Altman said…
from the always-listen-to-librarians dept The White House AI framework made official what we already knew: this administration has no interest…