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 Justice Kagan’s concurrence, joined by Justice Sotomayor, in today’s Chiles v. Salazar: [A.] The Court today decides that the…
Watch Out Bitcoin: Cryptography-Breaking Quantum Computers May Be Closer Than Expected, Says Caltech
In brief Caltech researchers say quantum computers may require just 10,000–20,000 qubits to crack modern cryptography. The work outlines a…
I give a lot of thought to timing on the Supreme Court. Internal deliberations are usually a black box, unless…
In brief Mercado Libre killed Mercado Coin after a failed four-year experiment. The company’s stablecoin is replacing the Mercado Coin…
Happy Tuesday, and welcome to another edition of Rent Free. This week’s newsletter covers a number of new reforms that…
In brief Magic Eden’s multi-chain crypto wallet is leaving app stores tomorrow, meaning those without their private keys risk losing…
from the moral-panics-are-profitable dept We’ve been saying for years now that Jonathan Haidt’s crusade against social media and kids is…
A short excerpt from Justice Jackson’s long solo dissent today in Chiles v. Salazar, where she argued that the Colorado…
In brief Stablecoin startup P2P.me went viral on X after apologizing for placing Polymarket wagers on its own fundraising efforts.…
If Iran’s leaders continue to resist U.S. demands, President Donald Trump warned on Sunday night, “they’re not going to have…
In brief California orders stronger safeguards for AI companies seeking state contracts. The move comes as the Trump administration pushes…
Free Speech from the oft-overlooked dept Tue, Mar 31st 2026 01:30pm – Leigh Beadon Support us on Patreon » In the…