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.
The Trump administration’s emphasis on immigration enforcement is sparking protests across the country. It has also caused disagreement among Republicans…
There’s never been a movie quite like Eddington. This latest offering from the independent film studio A24 is ripped from the headlines…
Lawrence Smith, a Baltimore City Schools Police officer of 22 years, pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud and tax evasion…
Tomorrow is Halloween, so let’s talk about monsters. Specifically, let’s talk about the monstrous government censors who once hacked and…
President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on $2.2 trillion worth of imported goods, claiming they protect domestic producers. Ironically, American…
From Leroy v. Livingston Manor Central School District, decided today by Judge Barrington Parker joined by Judge Beth Robinson (disclosure:…
What began as a campaign promise in Nevada became law this summer with the passage of the One Big Beautiful…
As Jewish Insider reports: Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts doubled down on the influential conservative group’s support for Tucker Carlson,…
I wrote earlier today about Judge Barrington Parker’s majority opinion in this case (disclosure: I argued in the case on…
I have described the Voting Rights Act as asymmetrical. As a practical matter, the law provides a bonus to Democrats,…
In 1980, America’s publicly held debt reached more than $712 billion (about $2.8 trillion in 2025 dollars), or roughly 25…
On October 15, Juan Barbosa Gomez and his wife arrived at Columbia Park in North Portland for their routine walk,…