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.
When I think of Australia, I often think of Bondi Beach. Not just its great natural beauty, its hip cosmopolitan…
In brief VivoPower plans to originate up to $300 million in Ripple Labs shares for Lean Ventures. The company says…
In brief Fetch.ai said its AI agents had already booked restaurant reservations and paid deposits in live tests. The system…
I attended the oral argument in the tariff case. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent sat a few rows behind…
In brief Trump Media and fusion power firm TAE Technologies have agreed to a $6 billion all-stock merger. Trump’s firm…
>$230K #TheyLied Judgment Affirmed in Defamation Case Based on Sexual Assault/Harassment Allegations
Couteller v. Mamakos, decided yesterday by the N.Y. intermediate appellate court, affirmed a default judgment in favor of a defamation…
In brief A senior IcomTech promoter was sentenced to 71 months for running a crypto Ponzi scheme that promised guaranteed…
from the bobby-strikes-back dept As RFK Jr. continues to dismantle public health in this country policy brick by policy brick,…
Trump’s totally pointless 18-minute speech: “One year ago, our country was dead. We were absolutely dead,” said President Donald Trump in…
Introduction On this week’s episode, I’m going to be talking about a wide range of controversial issues with a guest…
In brief The ECB said Thursday it has finished technical preparations for a digital euro and awaits legislative action. EU…
So reports the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (John Diedrich, Mary Spicuzza & Hope Karnopp): On April 18, Dugan was presiding over…