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.
Milla74/Dreamstime On May 22, 2-3 PM eastern time, the Cato Institute will host an online event on “Trump v. Barbara:…
Last week, the Virginia Supreme Court invalidated the new maps by a 4-3 vote. The Virginia Attorney General has signaled…
In brief Firms are building quantum-resistant wallets ahead of blockchain upgrades. Approaches range from MPC upgrades to layer-2 overlays. Experts…
Neal Katyal at Burning Man. It is unclear if Harvey AI powered the propeller on his hat. The fallout from…
In brief A Stanford researcher built a Survivor-style game where AI models form alliances and vote rivals out. The benchmark…
Ted Turner, who just graduated from this earthly academy at age 87, was a bon vivant, Playgirl’s man of the year,…
I WANT FREE MINDS AND FREE MARKETS! Help Reason push back with more of the fact-based reporting we do best.…
George Retes woke up on July 10, 2025, hoping the day would change his life for the better. Retes, an…
Progress inevitably creates Inescapable Existential Dangers (IEDs): technological developments that yield huge benefits with high extinction risks. The acceptance of…
Now that our detour for the game jam winner spotlights is complete, we’re rolling out a new version of these…
$5K Sanctions for Repeated Mis-Citation in Coomer v. Lindell / My Pillow Election-Related Libel Suit
From Thursday’s decision by Judge Nina Wang (D. Colo.) in Coomer v. Lindell: This is a defamation case brought by…
In brief New South Wales Police seized 52.3 Bitcoin worth about $4.2 million USD during raids in Ingleburn on May…