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 the put-it-out-of-its-misery dept One of the best demonstrations that an obsession with protecting copyright’s intellectual monopoly drives politicians insane…
A South Florida immigrant detention center that’s been the subject of numerous allegations of poor conditions and abuse was the…
In brief Kalshi has unveiled Americans for Fair Markets (AFM), a “well-capitalized” advocacy group designed to lobby Capitol Hill. AFM…
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Rumors about the astonishing weight loss potential of Eli Lilly’s triple hormone drug retatrutide have been circulating for months. The…
In brief GameStop is asking shareholders to approve its authorized share count to 2.5 billion shares, up from 1 billion…
from the death-from-above dept It’s hard to believe we once were shocked to hear a government figure proudly declare that…
From the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education Wednesday: After spending 37 days in jail for nothing more than posting…
In brief TRM Labs’ Ari Redbord told a House subcommittee that the Bank Secrecy Act is “structurally incapable” of keeping…
Political parties that lose major elections will often create an “autopsy report.” Hoping not to make the same mistakes twice,…
In brief Institutional giants now dominate market flows, potentially dampening the wild, rapid price swings that retail speculators crave. In…
from the turning-gold-into-lead dept Elon Musk, business genius. When Elon Musk announced his plans to buy Twitter, some of his…