While the public’s attention is drawn towards pointless theatrics, here are three important stories that actually deserve attention. The second century Roman satirical poet Decimus Junius Juvenalus once famously said “Give them bread and circuses, and they will never revolt”. An astute observation of how the Roman populace became complacent in the face of abuses by their government, placated with free grain and spectacles rather than exercising …
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