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.
An excerpt from plaintiff’s argument, which the court rejected. From Penzo v. South College of Tenn., Inc., decided in…
In brief Traders are unwinding defensive derivatives positions in privacy assets to fund leveraged bets on high-momentum sectors, driving the…
The stunning U.S. raid on Venezuela that removed President and socialist thug Nicolás Maduro from power to face trial in…
In brief Digital asset investment products attracted $47.2 billion in 2025, just shy of the 2024 record of $48.7 billion,…
Essilor’s new Stellest lenses—approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in September 2025—promise to slow nearsightedness in children. They…
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission has finalized rules requiring natural gas utilities to significantly reduce carbon emissions from homes and…
In brief BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) recorded $287.4 million in inflows on Friday, its largest single-day haul since early…
In brief U.S. forces captured Nicolás Maduro, framing the action as a law-enforcement operation. Oil fell as markets priced in…
In brief Meme coins Pepe, Bonk, and Shiba Inu led a speculative charge, with double-digit gains, as Bitcoin pushed above…
On 29 December, in front of reporters and the general public, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump praised…
from the year-in-review dept It’s that time again! Instead of our usual look at the top comments of the week,…
I WANT FREE MINDS AND FREE MARKETS! Help Reason push back with more of the fact-based reporting we do best.…