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.
The operation to oust Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in January was as successful as it could have been. U.S. operatives…
In brief Senate Bill 163 was signed into law by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster on Tuesday. The bill effectively…
Opposition to data centers is all the rage among populists of all stripes. On the left, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I–Vt.)…
In brief HYPE is up 91% year-to-date while Bitcoin is down 12%, a decoupling tied to Hyperliquid’s revenue diversification beyond…
Massie’s out: Yesterday, voters in Kentucky made their choice. Ed Gallrein, who is backed by President Donald Trump, defeated longtime representative…
In brief Nexo renewed its commitment as title sponsor for the Nexo Championship, a DP World Tour golf tournament. The…
from the dysfunction-junction dept When right wing billionaire Larry Ellison (and his nepobaby kid David) hired trolling blogger Bari Weiss…
That’s from plaintiff’s follow-up arguments for pseudonymity filed Saturday in Doe v. Trustees of Univ. of Pa. (E.D. Pa.). Judging…
In brief U.S. President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order Tuesday directing federal financial regulators to review and update…
When Donald Trump won his second presidential election in 2024, supporters crowed that this time would be different. Trump’s sometimes…
Recently released body camera footage of an incident earlier this month shows police officers in Tulsa, Oklahoma, ordering the anti-war…
In brief Trump Media & Technology Group has withdrawn its Bitcoin and Bitcoin-Ethereum ETF applications. Sponsor and investment advisor Yorkville…