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.
Last week, I recorded a We the People podcast episode for the National Constitution Center discussing the increased volume of…
In brief Residents on Battleview Drive in Atlanta say dozens of empty Waymo vehicles repeatedly circled their cul-de-sac before sunrise.…
from the must-be-hiding-something dept Something that never was a problem for years suddenly became a thing after Trump’s return to…
Maria and Peter are students and meet up for a late dinner. Peter asks Maria whether Tom is at the…
In brief Bitcoin Depot has issued a “going concern” warning, signaling severe uncertainty over its ability to survive the next…
Over the past few years, the U.S. government has been experimenting with using economic sanctions to shut up voices that…
In brief Billionaire Tether investor Christopher Harborne has entered the Sunday Times Rich List in sixth place, with most of…
from the the-neverending-corruption-story dept The saga of Trump suing his own IRS for $10 billion just got weirder. What started…
Rep. Thomas Massie (R–Ky.) is fighting for his political life. Next week, voters in his district will decide whether to…
In brief Dune CEO Fredrik Haga announced Thursday that the company has cut 25% of its staff as part of…
Rather than ushering in a “Golden Age,” President Donald Trump’s tariffs and his war with Iran seem to have played…
In brief Strategy has entered into an agreement to repurchase $1.5 billion of its 2029 convertible senior notes for an…