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.
In brief Governor JD Pritzker of Illinois signed a new digital asset tax bill into law, enacting a 0.2% tax…
from the too-much-free-time dept We were just talking about how angry RFK Jr. was at a report that he’s been…
While everybody struggled through the COVID-19 pandemic, Hollywood has yet to recover: Box office receipts and ticket sales remain below…
The Federal Reserve stood pat on Wednesday, keeping its benchmark interest rate steady while policymakers monitor economic data and inflation…
The British are coming! England fans have descended on Dallas ahead of Wednesday’s England World Cup opener against Croatia. Almost…
In brief Multi-chain perps exchange Satori Finance is closing its doors next month. The firm raised $10 million from Coinbase…
While votes are still being counted, it appears that D.C. Councilmember Janeese Lewis George has won a commanding victory in…
In brief France will stop certifying security products that lack quantum-safe encryption beginning in 2027. Officials cited concerns that future…
Greenpeace and its activists allies have blocked for more than two decades the adoption of Golden Rice, which is genetically…
In brief More than three-quarters of psychologists surveyed said patients have discussed using AI for mental health support, diagnosis, or…
New York City mayors have attempted to solve the city’s public bathroom problem for decades. Now, Mayor Zohran Mamdani is…
In brief SpaceX’s stock surge following last week’s IPO could benefit FTX creditors, as the defunct crypto exchange took a…