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.
Under new Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidance on “low risk” wearable technology and software, AI-powered health tools are rapidly…
In brief Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says he’s “very bullish” and expects new crypto market highs in 2026. The Ripple…
from the do-you-even-1st-amendment,-bro? dept Rand Paul is furious. That’s because someone posted a video falsely accusing the Kentucky senator of taking money…
After weeks of saber rattling, President Donald Trump announced that he would not use military force to annex Greenland during…
In brief Trump sued JP Morgan and CEO Jamie Dimon for $5 billion, claiming he was debanked for political reasons…
For some years now, conservatives who believe in free markets and limited government have been labeled RINOs—”Republicans in name only”—as…
In brief Elon Musk said AI could surpass human intelligence as soon as this year, and exceed humanity collectively by…
Acres of bad op-eds and half of Aaron Sorkin’s career notwithstanding, political speeches, even of the highly anticipated variety, almost…
A Pennsylvania judge has ordered state police to release body-worn camera footage capturing a car chase that ended in a…
In brief BitGo’s shares were priced at $18, above the expected $15–$17 range, upon its debut on the NYSE. The…
from the found-the-waste,-fraud,-and-abuse! dept We spent a lot of time last year calling out how dangerous it was that Elon…
In just two months, the approximately 1,100 Afghan residents of Camp As-Sayliyah (CAS) in Doha, Qatar, will be relocated off…