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.
On Tuesday, I wrote about how the New York Times covers the Supreme Court. Jodi Kantor boasted that “I just…
In brief Bitcoin slid to a 15-month low, down more than half from its late-2025 peak, while derivatives data showed…
From Brewer v. Metro. Gov’t of Nashville, decided yesterday by the Tennessee Court of Appeals (Judge Kristi Davis, joined by…
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In brief Sen. Cynthia Lummis has urged banks to “embrace” stablecoins, calling them a faster, cheaper payment rail and “an…
from the you’re-fired? dept Echo chambers are generally bad. Any group making important decisions should have a certain level of…
Bloomberg columnist Mark Gongloff says this scary-looking chart is something “climate denialists can’t ignore” because it shows how much hotter…
In brief Bitcoin has suffered one of its steepest daily declines since 2022, extending losses from its 2025 peak. The…
My name is in the Epstein files. How could that be? When the FBI received its first tip about the…
This essay was adapted by Quillette’s editorial staff from The Cass Review and Gender-Related Care for Young People in Canada:…
In brief IREN and CleanSpark shares fell sharply after both companies missed revenue estimates in their latest earnings reports. The…
Bourbon and tobacco are two products practically synonymous with Kentucky. Pairing them indoors within the state’s borders, however, is surprisingly…