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.
From Chief Judge James Boasberg’s decision Tuesday in U.S. v. Carey (D.D.C.): You cannot falsely shout fire in a crowded…
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The internet you experience daily—endless scrolling, algorithmic feeds serving content you didn’t ask for, AI-generated slop clogging search results—isn’t the…
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This week, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes warned that her state’s Stand Your Ground law makes confrontations between Immigration and…
This week, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr announced new directives for TV networks to follow in order to…
Looked at one way, The Rip is just a story about corrupt Florida cops. Loosely—very loosely—based on the true story…
In brief Blockchain game PGA Tour Rise will launch on mobile platforms in 2026. The game lets players buy, sell,…
President Donald Trump has threatened war with Iran if the government harms its own people. But he’s also planning to…
With the possibility of another government shutdown looming before the end of the month, Congress appears likely to take the…
In brief William Panzera has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for his role in a drug trafficking operation…
from the closing-the-book dept Every year, a little after New Years, I do a post about the previous year of…