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.
Happy Tuesday, and welcome to another edition of Rent Free. State legislatures across the country are starting to convene. As…
In brief Monero hit a fresh all-time high above $667, surging 54% in the past week as traders rotate into…
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In brief Ethereum treasury firm SharpLink Gaming aims to productively use its ETH holdings in 2026. The firm staked $170…
from the patron-skank-of-lost-causes dept Trump’s binge-and-purge approach to handling the DOJ definitely isn’t working out for him. The administration has…
You can see such orders in court dockets, mostly in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and might be curious just…
In brief The United States Attorney’s Office in Massachusetts filed a civil forfeiture action to claw back roughly $200,000 in…
Over the weekend, a sheriff’s deputy reported receiving rude treatment at a chain restaurant. Not only did he complain to…
In brief Bitcoin rose above $93,000 on Tuesday with trading volume jumping 20% to $88.9 billion. Prediction markets show an…
from the a-tale-of-two-censors dept The Trump administration has spent months shrieking about EU “censorship” while actively censoring people themselves. While…
In just the past week, President Donald Trump has ordered defense companies to halt dividends and stock buybacks, and limited…
In brief A draft version of the”Clarity Act” draft creates a “non-ancillary” legal status for crypto assets that were part…