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.
I grew up in the suburbs of Los Angeles, and as I became aware of the city’s politics, I learned…
In brief Amnesty International says mass escapes from scam compounds have left thousands stranded. Survivors report rape, torture and killings…
Happy Tuesday, and welcome to another edition of Rent Free. This week’s newsletter includes stories on: President Donald Trump’s executive…
In brief Mesh raised $75 million in Series C funding led by Dragonfly Capital, achieving a $1 billion “unicorn” valuation.…
from the own-ALL-the-things! dept You might recall how Republicans (with help from Democrats) suffered a three year embolism over the…
During the encounter that culminated in Minneapolis protester Renee Good’s death on January 7, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents…
In brief Jingliang Su, a Chinese national, was sentenced to 46 months in prison after pleading guilty to one count…
From today’s decision by Judge Thomas Thrash (N.D. Ga.) in Winer v. Mohammad: This action arises out of alleged defamatory…
Software firm turned Bitcoin treasury company Strategy has been buying Bitcoin for more than five years, pioneering the growing trend…
from the adios-loser dept Unexpected, but in the most delightful sense of the word — the sort of thing we’ve…
Katie Miller is a conservative podcaster and former spokesperson for the Trump administration. She was briefly involved with the Department…
In brief Bitcoin ETFs saw $6.8 million in inflows yesterday, after five consecutive days in which daily total outflows ranged…