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.
Two members of the National Guard were shot on Wednesday afternoon in Washington, D.C.—just two blocks from the White House—while…
In brief Economist Paul Krugman said in a blog post that Bitcoin is suffering as President Trump’s popularity plunges. Trump…
from the weaponizing-litigation-for-fun-and-for-profit dept Imagine a leading American technology firm, the engine of thousands of jobs and critical innovation, besieged…
With inflation on the rise again, it seems like everyone is looking for someone to blame for higher prices—from grocery…
In brief Trading app Robinhood has acquired a 90% stake in derivatives exchange LedgerX, in partnership with Susquehanna International Group.…
from the staring-into-the-abyss dept The abyss. The darkness. The meaningless void that life rebels against. It stares at us. Nietzsche…
From last week’s Texas Court of Criminal Appeals decision in Smith v. State, written by Judge Scott Walker; the Court…
In brief S&P Global Ratings has downgraded USDT’s ability to keep a 1:1 peg with the dollar, giving it a…
from the most-openly-censorial-president dept The BBC is now voluntarily suppressing criticism of Donald Trump before it airs—and the reason is…
The Pentagon and the FBI Are Investigating 6 Legislators for Exercising Their First Amendment Rights
After six members of Congress posted a video reminding members of the armed forces that they are not obligated to…
In brief Bitcoin has jumped back above $90,000. The leading cryptocurrency dropped to about $81,000 last week. Other coins also…
from the good-deals-on-cool-stuff dept Dive into the world of robotics, programming, and electronics with the PiCar-X, an engaging and versatile…