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.
Americans want to help people in need, but when government does that, about 500 billion taxpayer dollars get stolen. It’s…
In brief A Bitcoin wallet cited in earlier ransom notes recorded a small new transfer, TMZ reported. A new message…
“I’m trying not to become apathetic and subscribe to the memes that say, ‘You’re not going to vote your way…
In brief Peer-to-peer Bitcoin exchange Paxful was sentenced this week to pay $4 million in criminal fines. Paxful pleaded guilty…
Increased spending on old-age entitlements and the cost of financing the national debt will push annual budget deficits from $1.9…
In brief The U.S. economy added 130,000 jobs in January. Traders grew increasingly doubtful about a rate cut in March.…
from the fuck-em-for-existing-I-guess dept Technically — TECHNICALLY! — we still have a system that relies on three co-equal branches to…
A Grand Jury Rejects Trump’s Attempt To Prosecute 6 Legislators for Saying Something He Did Not Like
Three months ago, six Democratic members of Congress posted a video reminding U.S. military personnel of their well-established duty to…
In brief Coinbase stock is down 34% so far in 2026 as Bitcoin and other assets lose value. The firm…
from the the-kids-are-alright dept Over the years, we’ve written approximately one million words explaining why Section 230 of the Communications…
“Social media is a failed state,” proclaimed Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez last week, before announcing plans to ban social…
In brief BlockFills confirmed that it halted deposits and withdrawals on its platform last week amid crypto market volatility. The…