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 Roughly $587 million in crypto short positions were liquidated as Bitcoin’s price pushed to its strongest level since…
On Monday, the Court heard oral argument in Chevron v. Plaquemines Parish. The question presented is whether the energy company, a…
In brief Games Workshop said it will not use generative AI in the design or creation of Warhammer 40,000 content.…
If you went searching for the origins of meaning, you would probably start with brains, languages, and culture. You would…
In brief Curtis Yarvin claims he pushed Claude from a “leftist default” into repeating his own political framing by priming…
According to Vice President J.D. Vance, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer who shot and killed Renee Nicole Good…
In brief The alleged thief of more than $11 million in XRP has countersued Nancy Jones, the widow of country…
The ultrarich are leaving California as a result of a proposed billionaire tax. “Eat the rich” may be a popular…
I. Paradigms, New and OldFor weeks, an armada of US warships floated off Venezuela’s shores. Then, in the early hours of 3…
In brief A Bronx-born entrepreneur said former NYC Mayor Eric Adams stole his idea for NYC Token. A pitch deck…
from the three-lies-stacked-on-top-of-one-flimsy-truth dept I made the mistake of opening up X yesterday to look something up, and the very…
Happy Tuesday, and welcome to another edition of Rent Free. State legislatures across the country are starting to convene. As…