Contrary to the insinuations of the American Right, most US liberals are not anti-patriotic, or even unpatriotic. The vast majority are proud Americans. Where most sensible people draw the line is between American patriotism- a simple affinity with the American state and its people- and American Exceptionalism, or the belief that America is uniquely important …
Nigeria is in the grip of a kidnapping epidemic. “From the fluvial habitats of the Niger Delta to the hubs of Lagos,” no citizen is safe from this menace. More than 1,500 people are kidnapped every year, “either to be held hostage until ransomed by moneyed relatives” or to be killed by ritualists who believe …
Yet another of my Modern Philosophy posts, this one inspired by my recent travels to Sweden. I’m going to continue with this series for the time being. Hope you enjoy! In 2016, Bernie Sanders ran a passionate and determined campaign for the Democratic nomination. He did so with very few endorsements from Democratic figures and …
Based on state marriage license data and other sources, advocacy groups and experts estimate that between 2000 and 2015 alone, well over 200,000 American children — nearly all of them girls — were married. In nearly all cases the husband was an adult. The Tahirih Justice Center, which that works to end violence against women and …
America’s civil asset forfeiture laws, another product of law enforcement’s failed war on drugs, were originally designed to deprive suspected drug dealers of the spoils of their illicit trade — houses, cars, boats. The law now regularly deprives people unconnected to the war on drugs of their property without due process of law and in …
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