Consider the case of Joey, a rural New York teenager who stole peanut butter, bread and milk from a grocery store to feed his hungry family. The store owner wanted to press charges, but the two ...

Philosophy professor Barry Lam says restoring discretion to public life would make us a better society in his new book, "Fewer Rules, Better People." ...

Ever feel like you’re constantly reminding your kids about the rules, only to end up in another argument? Lately, more families are finding that letting go of strict guidelines can actually lead to ...

THIEVES should be punished—but always and maximally? In Victor Hugo’s “Les Misérables”, Inspector Javert relentlessly pursues Jean Valjean, imprisoned for stealing bread to feed his starving family.