An organization called Intervarsity is doing a creative event to help raise awareness and support for the growing fight against the international slavery problem. Today I saw them raising money for International Justice Mission, one of the organizations that is leading the fight against modern day slavery and other injustices around the world. This Thursday, [...]

When talking to people, the most common response I get is surprise that slavery exists in the United States. Often, people think that slavery, if it exists at all, is only found in developing areas of the world where laws are not enforced and the governments are corrupt. When they find out that this happens all around them, possibly even in their neighborhoods or cities, it hits them in full force. Suddenly, the problem of slavery seems real and widespread, and they are usually shocked and interested in learning more about it.