We like to think that we put an end to slavery one hundred and fifty years ago. But it’s alive and well — all over the world. Crawford Killian writes: Slavery doesn’t include just forced labour. According to the Global Slavery Index, “modern slavery covers a set of specific legal
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Politics and its Discontents: Time For A Cost-Benefit Analysis
Only the supremely naive would think that the extollment of athleticism is a central operating principle in professional sports. While at one time there might have been some purity to the contests, today it is all about making money, often obscene amounts, for the owners and agents of these present-day
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