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 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…
Hello and welcome to another edition of Free Agent! It’s a great week to grate some cheese thanks to the…
In brief A newly formed black check firm is linked to Kraken. The company seeks a $250 million public offering.…
Ancient Mesopotamians used pictures of basic objects to preserve and describe their culture. The Phoenicians pivoted from pictures to symbols…
In brief Polygon Labs is acquiring two crypto firms for a combined total of $250 million. They will help power…
Protest movement continues to gain traction: “We can see from the news and from some government reactions that this regime…
In brief Unlike more widely known chatbots, Venice AI offers private, uncensored access to generative AI tools. It supports text…
from the deliberately-wrong-about-the-law dept ICE activity has increased exponentially since Trump’s return to office, bringing with it an exponential increase…
Johnson v. Faeder was decided yesterday by the Tennessee Court of Appeals (Judge Valerie Smith, joined by Chief Judge Michael…
In brief The CEO of the Polygon Foundation has detailed new mechanisms for Polygon’s POL token, including deflationary burns and…
I WANT FREE MINDS AND FREE MARKETS! Help Reason push back with more of the fact-based reporting we do best.…