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 Elon Musk predicted AI and robotics will replace all jobs and create a “universal high-income” society. He believes…
from the not-sending-their-best dept ICE can generate multiple horrible stories a day but it still can’t seem to find enough…
Zohran Mamdani has put forth many bold—and expensive—proposals in his New York City mayoral bid, including childcare for all, government-run…
The Colorado Supreme Court held this month that The Sentinel Colorado is a “citizen” under the state’s Open Meetings Law,…
In brief Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong rattled off a handful of words after seeing prediction market on his firm’s earnings…
A struggling American manufacturer may soon face bankruptcy. This was not just the result of low sales, but of government…
In brief A federal appeals court affirmed the Fed’s ability to deny crypto bank Custodia a master account. Custodia had…
from the i’m-with-stupid dept When it comes to RFK Jr., I tend not to find much humor in the chaos…
It’s not every day that a royal becomes a commoner. But Buckingham Palace announced on Thursday that Andrew, formerly known…
In brief California’s Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) fined Coinhub $675,000 for violating digital assets law. Of that…
from the kids-will-find-a-way dept As anyone who has read Techdirt for any length of time knows full well, there’s been…
The town of Irvington in Essex County, New Jersey, was hit hard by the opioid crisis. In 2023, the county…