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.
In brief Connecticut ordered Kalshi, Robinhood, and Crypto.com to halt unlicensed online gambling operations. A group of 16 tribes argued…
Lawmakers in Germany have approved the Political Advertising Transparency Act. Supporters say it will make political ads more honest and…
In brief Steak ‘n Shake is giving hourly employees a “Bitcoin bonus” that will vest over the course of two…
Many jurisdictions have mechanisms to block self-represented filings by “vexatious litigants”—people who file many unfounded lawsuits. California, for instance, provides…
In brief Ryanair said it will not install SpaceX’s Starlink across its fleet, citing fuel and installation costs. Elon Musk…
During the first Trump Administration, the President’s social media feed was a regular feature of federal court litigation. Courts cited…
In brief New whales hold $130 billion worth of Bitcoin, outpacing old ‘OG’ whales’ $126 billion. Bitcoin’s choppy regime is…
Sen. Rand Paul (R–Ky.) has long been one of the few refreshing voices out of Washington, D.C., when it comes…
Risky, Costly, and Extremely Cold Any invasion of Greenland would be a logistical nightmare with no economic upside. Read the…
In brief ARK Invest forecasts Bitcoin could account for roughly 70% of a projected $28 trillion digital-asset market by 2030,…
from the paging-RFK-Jr. dept America is broken and it seems like nobody is bothering to try to repair it. That’s…
One of the most bizarre aspects of modern Second Amendment litigation is how supporters of gun control are forced to…