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 Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon told Politico he is “very supportive of moving the Clarity Act forward.” His…
This week on Freed Up, the conversation starts with Robby and Christian’s reviews of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, including why…
In brief Attackers hijacked Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev’s verified X account on Thursday to promote a fake meme coin called…
from the words-mean-what-i-say-they-mean dept We spent a few years pointing out the ridiculousness of the whole “TikTok ban” moral panic,…
With federal crackdowns on Big Tech in vogue, a bipartisan bill is floating in the halls of Congress that would…
One of the most robust findings in economic research is that rent control doesn’t work. A policy often sold as…
In brief Ten cows at Fazenda Engenho Velho in Imbituva, Paraná, backed a R$100,000 CPR-F loan registered on B3. This…
from the acceptable-collateral-damage dept The Trump administration’s continual trend towards maximum awfulness means that every report seems to be “I’ve…
Somewhere in Los Angeles this year, someone will get home who otherwise wouldn’t have. You’ll never learn her name. There…
A few weeks ago, I hurt my left elbow while doing my regular weight workout. I’ve been lifting for over…
In brief Nine firms—including BlackRock, Coinbase, Strategy, Galaxy, and Fidelity Digital Assets—launched the Bitcoin Security Consortium today. They are pledging…
7/23/1936: Justice Anthony Kennedy’s birthday. Justice Anthony Kennedy The post Today in Supreme Court History: July 23, 1936 appeared first…