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.
A nice counterpoint to the Buckley v. Valeo at 50 symposium that we’re cohosting, from Prof. Rick Hasen (UCLA) at Slate; an excerpt,…
In brief Strive Asset Management acquired another 333 BTC, pushing its holdings to nearly 13,132 BTC worth about $1.1 billion.…
The rising cost of living is impacting nearly every good, including beef. From December 2020 to December 2025, the average…
In brief Tether is purchasing around 1-2 tons of gold per week to add to its massive holdings, its CEO…
from the petulant-toddlers dept First off, there’s a chance my headline (which went through several iterations) undersells what’s actually going…
Libertarians are often asked, “Without government, who will pave the roads?” After the weekend’s winter storm, libertarians may ask: “When…
In brief Wall Street heavyweights met with the SEC Tuesday to discuss potential concerns with the agency’s crypto agenda. A…
From an Institute for Free Speech symposium on the 50th anniversary of Buckley, which I’ve been cross-posting; this is by Roger…
In brief A UK judge has ruled that virtual gold in RuneScape can be viewed as property within the scope…
NA The Supreme Court’s controversial 5-4 ruling in Kelo v. City of New London (2005), held that private “economic development” is…
In brief The ASA upheld 35 complaints against Coinbase’s August 2024 campaign featuring satirical ads about housing costs, living expenses,…
Watchdog report: U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) internal watchdog office issued a preliminary report, per The New York Times, that contradicts…