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.
In brief Gemini launched Agentic Trading, the first AI agent trading tool available directly through a regulated U.S.-based exchange. Users…
from the only-intolerance-can-save-us-from-intolerance dept The patron saint of the “debate me, bro” grift is getting his due as most saints…
Today, the Supreme Court issued a very unusual order in a very unusual case. In late November, a three-judge panel…
American courts have a long tradition of public access to judicial proceedings — access that is protected by the First…
In brief Sam Altman issued a public apology to the community of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia following a February mass…
Harvard magazine reports on recent comments by retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer on the “shadow docket.” Although Justice Breyer…
In brief Microsoft and OpenAI amended their partnership to reduce mutual dependence. Microsoft will no longer be the exclusive licensee…
From Gov. Janet Mills’ message Friday “vetoing L.D. 1911, An Act to Automatically Seal Criminal History Record Information/or Certain Crimes”:…
In brief Strategy’s acquisition pace slowed 91% week-over-week, underscoring how its flagship preferred share has become a dominant driver of…
From Manhattan trial judge Judy Kim in Rodney’s Comedy Club v. Omari, decided April 17 but just posted on Westlaw…
In brief Bitcoin ETFs notched nine straight days of inflows, marking the longest streak since September 2025. Short liquidations have…
from the mandated-enshittification dept There’s been a flood of new state laws placing restrictions on 3D printing that are driven…