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.
Politically active people my age fondly remember conservative intellectual William F. Buckley hosting the wildly popular TV show, “Firing Line,” where…
When we talk about the scourge of anti-vaxxer philosophy within the federal government, we naturally spend a great deal of…
A decent start: On Wednesday, President Donald Trump canceled his plans to sign a shockingly decent housing bill that had passed…
Letters to the Editor Replies to Jonathan Kay and Maarten Boudry. Read the full article here
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This week, guest host Eric Boehm is joined by Financial Times columnist and economist Soumaya Keynes to discuss her new book, How…
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Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced at a press conference Thursday that the state’s “Alligator Alcatraz” detention camp is shutting…
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Two days after three of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s endorsed congressional candidates won their elections in the New…
In brief OpenAI launched a limited preview of GPT-5.6 Sol, Terra, and Luna ahead of a broader planned release. The…
From J.V. v. C.H., decided June 18 by New Jersey appellate judges Lisa Rose and Patrick DeAlmeida; Carl and Jane…