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.
This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, and Matt Welch are joined by Reason senior editor Robby Soave to share the stories they believe didn’t…
More than a quarter century ago [in 1999], the City of Gary (the City) sued various manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers…
from the fan-participation-in-culture dept Walled Culture has written a number of times about the true fans approach – the idea that creators…
The Takings Clause of the 5th Amendment “was designed to bar Government from forcing some people alone to bear public…
from the embarrassing-the-government-isn’t-a-crime dept At long last, El Salvador native Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been released from custody. Abrego Garcia…
Donald Trump promised on the campaign trail to halve electricity prices within 18 months of taking office. With more than…
If you’re a gamer who also loves ninja-themed stuff, 2025 might’ve been the best year ever.It seems everyone and their…
from the that’s-not-how-this-is-supposed-to-work dept Last week, Marco Rubio and the State Department revoked visas for five Europeans—including Imran Ahmed, a…
In the February/March 2026 issue of Reason, we explore Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s policy goals and what they mean for New…
In brief Pump.fun brought livestreaming back this year after it was forced to shutdown the feature because a rise of…
Sometimes you can tell a bill will be really bad just from its title. So it goes with The Republic…
from the noted-liberal-activist-justice-Kavanaugh-concurs dept The Trump administration, for all intents and purposes, declared war on Chicago back in September. It…