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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.
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Israel’s recent military victories in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria and against Iran have reshaped the regional balance of power. But according…
In brief Grok generated vulgar posts about football tragedies after users prompted it to “not hold back.” Liverpool and Manchester…
The world faces the most severe energy crisis since the 1970s, thanks to the U.S./Israeli war with Iran. The war…
The American–Israeli war with Iran that began on 28 February has significantly expanded in two—possibly three—directions, with likely revolutionary implications…
In brief Bitcoin has climbed more than 4% to roughly $69,100 as risk assets steadied after oil retreated from a…
This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch discuss the escalating war with Iran and its growing economic consequences. With…
Privacy coin Zcash is one of the biggest crypto gainers over the past day, rising 7% and outpacing Bitcoin’s own…
This week, President Donald Trump advocated on behalf of asylum seekers—though only in one very specific situation. Before an Asian…
In brief Artificial intelligence holds a net favorability rating of -20 among U.S. voters, ranking below figures including President Trump…
from the such-a-waste-of-time dept On Wednesday of last week, I wrote a post about how the Trump administration had quietly…
From U.S. v. Segari, decided today by Judge Kathryn Mizelle (M.D. Fla.): In August 2025, Desiree Doreen Segari posted TikTok…