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 brief Two senators have introduced the SAFE Crypto Act, a bipartisan bill that would establish a federal taskforce aimed…
from the please-support-techdirt dept Yesterday, Rep. Harriet Hageman released her bill to repeal Section 230. She’s calling it “reform,” but…
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is suing dozens of porn websites, claiming that they are in violation of the state’s…
In brief A series of publicly traded firms raised cash to buy cryptocurrencies in 2025. The trend, once limited to…
iRobot, the creator of Roomba, filed for bankruptcy on Sunday. If Amazon had been allowed to acquire the company in…
In brief Bitcoin mining firm Hut 8 landed a $7 billion deal for an AI data center with Google’s financial…
Plaintiff Galicano Alea was walking his dog on a sidewalk adjacent to a public middle school. He was fiddling with…
In brief California Governor Gavin Newsom has launched a new website calling attention to Donald Trump’s presidential pardons, including those…
Rebate checks for all? President Donald Trump is mysteriously addressing the nation tonight. One bit of speculation: that he will use…
Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not…
from the stop-subsidizing-terrible-billionaires dept We’ve noted how Republicans are rewriting the 2021 infrastructure bill (they voted against) to ensure that billions of…
[1.] The First Amendment applies only to the government, and thus doesn’t limit private employers from firing employees based…