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 Former Theta executives Jerry Kowal and Andrea Berry filed separate lawsuits in California. The complaints allege misleading partnerships,…
Priscilla Villarreal was not arrested for “merely asking questions,” Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton insists in a brief urging the…
2026 Crypto Predictions, 2025 Crypto Awards, Trump as Crypto person of the YearCrypto majors were very red to start the…
from the facepalm dept There are lots of good reasons to call for the impeachment or ouster or RFK Jr.…
In September, my Civitas Outlook column chronicled the failed lower court revolt. I focused on several cases where federal judges, mostly…
In brief Custodia Bank is asking a federal appeals court to rehear its loss against the Federal Reserve using a…
In brief President Trump said he’s open to nominating Democrats to the SEC and CFTC, as well as other federal…
When President Donald Trump took the oath of office for a second time in January, more than 3 million people…
In brief The Creators Coalition on AI said it aimed to set standards for the responsible use of generative AI.…
Being outraged by President Donald Trump’s offensive remarks is passe at this late hour, and largely pointless: His most ardent…
Nouvelle Vague—Richard Linklater’s new movie about the making of Jean-Luc Godard’s landmark debut feature À Bout de Souffle (Breathless)—is a…
In brief KindlyMD risks Nasdaq delisting as shares closed at $0.38, below the required $1 minimum. The company must maintain…