COMMENTARY

Alas poor Albion Albion Awake! – Image by Alpha India   FREDERICA I remember hearing Britain referred to as “Albion” in my youth. It somehow struck a chord in me, and I prefer now to […]

ROGER WATSON IT IS FIVE years since the World Health Organization (WHO), having changed its tune considerably about the nature of the mystery viral illness in China, declared a ‘pandemic’. But if Global Health Now […]

WINTER WATCH If you read George Orwell’s fictional novel “1984” when you were young, now is an opportune time for a second look. It’s the language of “1984” that’s of particular use. The book is […]

Richard discusses the concept of bills of exchange and how they can be used to settle utility and government bills. He shares examples, including successful payments made using this method, and highlights a case where […]

What happened to police discretion? What do we want from those we ask to enforce the rules? DOM I occasionally bemoan the death of police discretion. So, today, a tale from a bygone age. One […]

A view of the city center in Wethersfield, United Kingdom. (All photos by Andy Ngo for The Free Press) The people of Wethersfield do not deny that the newcomers have changed their lives. But they are […]

Cockroach milk, derived from the species Diploptera punctata, has been found to be three times more nutritious than cow’s milk. Cockroach milk is not yet available for human consumption. NIKHIL PANDEY The term “superfood” is […]

The harms of halal slaughter We should not accept animal cruelty in the name of religious toleration ADAM JAMES POLLOCK There are few ways to pass the time that are more entertaining than having a […]