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.
Stanford Political Science Prof. Andy Hall, a colleague of mine at Hoover, has this very interesting post at his new…
John Searle, one of the preeminent philosophers in the Anglophone tradition, died late in September. Ironically, the man who coined…
In brief Circle recovered lost ground on Wednesday after dipping to its lowest price since its June 5 debut but…
We media types obsess about America’s problems. But we should acknowledge that today, life in America is better than life…
In brief William Lonergan Hill was sentenced to four years in prison, three years of supervised release, and fined $250,000…
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R–S.C.) has finally discovered his inner civil libertarian—now that it’s his phone calls being subjected to secret…
In brief Former lobbyist Jack Abramoff was sentenced to three years of probation and ordered to pay $2.2 million in…
From Doe v. Doe, decided today by Judge F. Kay Behm (E.D. Mich.): Plaintiff [John Doe] and Defendant [Jane Doe]…
In brief Analysts had predicted that multiple altcoin ETFs would begin listing in early October. The U.S. government shutdown appeared…
from the ownership-is-not-value-creation dept You’ve heard of New York style, Chicago deep dish, Detroit square pans. But Colorado-style pizza? Probably…
From Doe v. Albemarle County School Bd., decided yesterday by Judge Jasmine Yoon (W.D. Va.): This matter is before the…
In brief CFTC chair nominee Mike Selig declined to say the agency needs more resources or Democrat commissioners as it…