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.
Tariq Ramadan is either a predatory manipulator who belongs behind bars or a calm voice of reason victimised by a…
In brief Moody’s assigned a provisional Ba2 rating to up to $100 million in Bitcoin-backed revenue bonds issued through New…
Justice Amy Coney Barrett (Eric Lee/Pool via CNP/Polaris/Newscom) I have previously written about how all of the Trump Administration’s rationales…
Freya India’s recent book, GIRLS®: Gen Z and the Commodification of Everything, relates the struggles of young women growing up…
In brief SpaceX has confidentially filed for an IPO with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Bloomberg reported. The filing…
Since reentering office, President Donald Trump has taken equity shares in multiple private companies on behalf of the U.S. government.…
In brief Google just released Veo 3.1 Lite. The new model generates videos at faster speeds and much cheaper prices…
On December 14, 1972, Eugene Cernan became the last human to walk on the moon. More than 53 years later,…
In brief Solana perp DEX Drift Protocol has suffered an exploit that impacted more than $200 million in funds, with…
from the getting-the-fix-in dept Because South Dakota governor Larry Rhoden is forever obligated to serve Kristi Noem and Kristi Noem…
From Judge Sarah Pitlyk (E.D. Mo.) yesterday in Doe v. Sutton: This case arises from a relationship between Counterclaim Defendant…
In brief Volatility Shares debuted leveraged ETFs for Cardano, Stellar, and Chainlink. The offerings dovetail with others offered by the…