Freedom IndexPolitics
Politics investigates how governments, parties, and policymakers shape the landscape of free speech and censorship. From campaign regulations to state restrictions, this category examines the role of politics in defining the boundaries of expression and democratic debate.
As Eugene noted previously, a federal district court dismissed a FACE act claim for threatening synagogue attendees against the Palestinian…
In 2015, actor Jon Bernthal appeared at New York Comic Con soon after the announcement that he would portray Marvel…
11/2/2010: Brown v. Entertainment Merchants Association argued. Governor Jerry BrownThe post Today in Supreme Court History: November 2, 2010 appeared…
“Chicago Mayor should be in jail for failing to protect Ice [sic] Officers!” President Donald Trump blasted on Truth Social on October…
Jodi Kantor continues her series of articles with inside scoops about the Supreme Court. In the past, I’ve been critical…
About 1 in 5 Kids Are at Risk of Losing SNAP. Centralized Control Keeps Failing Low-Income Families.
The federal government shutdown is disrupting major federal programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Now one in five…
Gig companies like Uber and Lyft have popularized the economic concept of dynamic pricing (also known as “surge pricing”), making…
11/1/1961: Planned Parenthood League of Connecticut opens center in New Haven, CT. “Specific guarantees in the Bill of Rights have…
As I write this, I have yet to cast my vote for the mayor of New York City, where I…
10/31/1963: Cleveland Police Detective patted down, and arrested John W. Terry. The Warren Court (1962-1965)The post Today in Supreme Court…
The upset is palpable. News reports that the Trump administration is planning to cut state grants to build permanent housing…
What will Zohran do? Early next week, New York City is set to elect our first democratic socialist mayor (if…