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 Approximately 1,000 Bitcoin mining machines stolen in Grant County, Indiana were recovered in the Chicago area. Authorities also…
from the that’s-not-how-journalism-works dept Bari Weiss walked into 60 Minutes and asked the staff: “Why does the country think you’re biased?” The question…
From two interesting (and little-known) 1840s American cases that point in somewhat different directions. [1.] In Commonwealth v. Armstrong, 1…
Western Union said Tuesday that it release a stablecoin via the Solana blockchain in 2026.The international payments company said in…
from the ‘i’m-an-asshole’-probably-not-an-acceptable-excuse dept Gregory Bovino probably only answers to two people. The first person would be himself. If he…
Happy Tuesday, and welcome to another edition of Rent Free. Since Halloween is upon us, this week’s newsletter zeroes in…
In brief BlackRock CEO Larry Fink described crypto and gold as “assets of fear” at the Future Investment Initiative in…
Melkon Khosrovian recalls waiting for a shipment of bottles that were due to arrive amid the mad rush that marked…
In brief A “runaway bot” drove Hyperliquid’s HYPE token to $98 on Lighter DEX, highlighting thin liquidity risks on DEXs.…
Hello and welcome to another edition of Free Agent! Happy Halloween week, it’s a great time to put on a…
Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not…
Government shutdown collateral damage: Unless Congress strikes a deal to both reopen and fund the federal government, certain benefits will cease…