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.
If you’re a New Yorker in trouble with the law, it might soon be impossible for you to consult your…
In a sweeping and consequential ruling, the Supreme Court of the United States has invalidated the core of Donald Trump’s…
In brief The #QuitGPT backlash erupted after OpenAI’s Pentagon AI deal, triggering mass ChatGPT deletions and a surge of users…
from the the-law-breaking-admin dept We’ve been pointing out the fundamental contradiction at the heart of mandatory age verification laws for…
Last week, the U.S. Department of Labor proposed a new rule that would increase the flexibility of independent contractors and…
On 28 February 2026, in broad daylight, surgical US–Israeli strikes eliminated Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and at least…
An Indiana judge has ruled that the Indiana Department of Correction violated the state public records law when it refused…
In brief A bottom may be forming for Bitcoin amid its monthslong rout, K33 analysts said. Technical indicators have paralleled…
After Department of Homeland Security (DHS) employees fatally shot Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti on January 24, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem…
In brief Morgan Stanley’s amended S-1 names BNY Mellon and Coinbase Custody as custodians for its spot Bitcoin ETF. The…
A bill is advancing in the Maryland General Assembly that, if passed, could make health care more expensive for the…
In brief Dogecoin (DOGE) is leading all top 100 market cap tokens on Wednesday, jumping more nearly 15% in the…