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.
Sanderson v. Hanaway, decided today by Eighth Circuit Judge Jane Kelly, joined by Judges James Loken and Ralph Erickson, struck…
Thanks to Oleg Volk for permission to use this image. A short excerpt from today’s very long opinion in…
When Bari Weiss became the editor-in-chief of CBS News in October, reactions among the media class were sharply divided. Many…
From Haro v. Bryant, decided today by Judge J.P. Boulee (N.D. Ga.): On June 4, 2020, Plaintiff was allegedly protesting…
from the one-weekend-left dept At the beginning of the month, we kicked off a fundraising drive to help sustain the…
There are many traditions for ushering out the old year and ringing in the new, and among those to be…
The story of cryptocurrency’s rise to mainstream popularity is one of the most bizarre in history. Created by an anonymous,…
If you’re like most Americans, you get the bulk of your cardio from marching in—or fleeing from—pitchfork-wielding mobs. These days,…
The day after the United Kingdom’s general election last year, newly appointed Labour Secretary of State for Health and Social…
Reed v. Reed, an appeal decided Wednesday by the Pennsylvania Superior Court (Judge Mary Jane Bowes, joined by Judges Mary…
In brief Ethereum insiders say 2026 could finally spark major ETH value growth as institutions pile in. Tokenization is expected…
Mamdani sworn in: Zohran Mamdani, 34, was sworn in as the new mayor of New York City on New Year’s…