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.
During his 2024 campaign, President Donald Trump indicated that he supported the Biden administration’s plan to reclassify marijuana under the…
In brief Compass Point analyst reiterated a “Sell” rating for Coinbase shares while cutting COIN’s price target. They foresee tokenized…
from the all-ghouls-all-the-time dept The Trump Administration’s murder-in-international-waters program debuted far ahead of its legal rationale. Many people inside the…
Clary v. Pennsylvania State Univ., decided Dec. 2 by Chief Judge Matthew Brann (M.D. Pa.), involves a claim that the…
In brief MetaMask rolled out support for Bitcoin, allowing users to buy, sell, and send BTC in-wallet. The network expansion…
From State v. White, decided by the Louisiana Supreme Court Thursday, in an opinion by Justice John Michael Guidry The…
In brief Trump’s aggressive pro-crypto push reshaped U.S. policy while also raising conflict-of-interest and civil liberties concerns. Privacy advocates say…
from the bootleggers-down-under dept We’ve talked about the Australian social media ban that went into effect last week, how dumb…
President Donald Trump declared in his first term that the Islamic State group was defeated and that U.S. troops would…
In brief Shares in Italian soccer club Juventus were up 17% on Monday, recently changing hands around €2.56 ($3.01). The…
Young people’s mental health seems to be getting better. The most recent Healthy Minds Study, from researchers at the University…
In brief Web3 brand Rekt has launched the inaugural Rekt Invitational event at Normandy Shores Golf Club in Miami. The…