rule of law

April 29, 2015

Getting Rich In Libya By Smuggling Humans

It’s not easy to make a living in Libya, one of the world’s poorest nations. However, Libya has one thing going for it: its proximity to Europe. This is making smugglers rich. Continue Reading...

April 21, 2015

Will An EU Ban On Thailand’s Slavery-Dependent Fishing Industry Make A Difference?

It is no secret that Thailand is rife with human trafficking. It is the world’s number one destination for sex travel. (Yes, that means people travel to Thailand solely for the purpose of having sex with men, women and children who are trafficked.) Continue Reading...

April 13, 2015

Andy Warhol, Boredom, And Poverty

AEI’s Arthur Brooks offers up an interesting take on solutions to poverty. He thinks the key lies in “boring things,” and his inspiration is artist Andy Warhol. I often ask people in my business — public policy — where they get their inspiration. Continue Reading...

March 25, 2015

Corruption And Bribery: The Cost Of Health Care In Central And Eastern Europe

It is no secret that rule of law in places like Slovakia is weak. Corruption, pay-offs, bribes and twisted use of power often pass for “rule of law.” However, this problem has infected health care as well, which means those who are able to bribe the doctor or health care worker is the one who will get the care. Continue Reading...

March 19, 2015

The Perils Of ‘Friendly Fascism’

Wouldn’t it be nice if we could all just get along? We could share all our stuff. You know, you could borrow my cashmere sweater that I saved up for, and I could borrow your Che Guevara t-shirt you got at in the dollar bin at the local flea market. Continue Reading...

March 02, 2015

Defend the Rule of Law, Not Judicial Supremacy

One of the core principles of the Acton Institute is the importance of the rule of law: “The government’s primary responsibility is to promote the common good, that is, to maintain the rule of law, and to preserve basic duties and rights.” Continue Reading...

January 22, 2015

What Happens When You Can’t Afford Justice?

Rule of law isn’t an attention-grabber. There are no celebrities touting social media campaigns for rule of law, no telethons with your favorite pop star to answer the phone and take your money, no website where you can buy t-shirts and water bottles to show your support. Continue Reading...

January 20, 2015

Post Tagged 'rule of law'

Getting Rich In Libya By Smuggling Humans

Will An EU Ban On Thailand’s Slavery-Dependent Fishing Industry Make A Difference?

Andy Warhol, Boredom, And Poverty

Corruption And Bribery: The Cost Of Health Care In Central And Eastern Europe

Defend the Rule of Law, Not Judicial Supremacy

Love Wins: Trafficked, Retrafficked, Saved

Love and Economics: From Contract to Cooperation

Poverty, Inc. Documentary Premieres in Austin and Savannah