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 Gov. Janet Mills’ message Friday “vetoing L.D. 1911, An Act to Automatically Seal Criminal History Record Information/or Certain Crimes”:…
In brief Strategy’s acquisition pace slowed 91% week-over-week, underscoring how its flagship preferred share has become a dominant driver of…
From Manhattan trial judge Judy Kim in Rodney’s Comedy Club v. Omari, decided April 17 but just posted on Westlaw…
In brief Bitcoin ETFs notched nine straight days of inflows, marking the longest streak since September 2025. Short liquidations have…
from the mandated-enshittification dept There’s been a flood of new state laws placing restrictions on 3D printing that are driven…
Plaintiff Bear and Defendant Bear, from plaintiff’s TRO filings. From Judge Arun Subramanian (S.D.N.Y.) Wednesday in Those Characters from Cleveland,…
Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not…
A plaque on the Statue of Liberty features Emma Lazarus’s words urging the world to “give me your tired, your…
In brief Western Union’s USDPT stablecoin is expected to launch next month, the financial services firm said on its Q1…
Panama City is often reduced to a canal. That’s understandable: The Panama Canal is one of the most consequential pieces…
In California, former Rohnert Park police officers Joseph Huffaker and Brendan Tatum will be sentenced together in May after a…
As I explained in my previous post, I recently tasked AI with comparing two transcripts of the 1807 treason trial…