Reflections on Corruption: Dissent as Democracy March 26, 2024 As I ponder corruption, I'm reminded of a saying: "We cannot see the...

The Rise of Dissidents and the Defense of Democracy March 25, 2024 Reflecting on President Putin's reelection on March 17, 2024, we...

Upholding the Rule of Law: A Necessity for Democracy March 24, 2024 It's a sentiment that still lingers in my mind, echoing the words of...

Navigating the Storm of Transition March 23, 2024 As I sifted through the news this morning, two articles about the state of affairs in...

The Courage to Stand Against Bullying March 20, 2024 Last week, a harrowing reminder of the destructive force of bullying surfaced when a...

The Reality of Bed and Breakfasts in Curacao: A Survival Strategy, Not a Get-Rich Scheme March 19, 2024 In the midst of global transition...

The Death of Intellectual Debate: A Call to Rescue Dissent in Democracy March 17, 2024 In the halls of academia, where ideas once...

Reflections on a Journey March 16, 2024 My journey took an unexpected turn at the end of last year when I received a rejection letter for...

Rediscovering the Power of Unity March 15, 2024 In the realm of political discourse, old slogans like "only the people save the people"...

Dissent and Democracy: Fostering Opposition in Society March 14, 2024 When discussing dissent, we primarily refer to providing opposition...

Embracing Fallibility: Reflections on Dissent and Democracy March 13, 2024 As individuals navigating the complexities of dissent and...

The Puzzling Dynamics of Dissent and Democracy: Lessons from Curaçao March 12, 2024 Last week in Curaçao, we witnessed a perplexing...

Dissent and Democracy: Safeguarding Freedom in the Face of Contradiction March 11, 2024 In the landscape of democracy, Herman Tjeenk...

Dissent and Democracy: Towards Regenerative Development March 10, 2024 In sustainable development, a new paradigm is emerging - one that...

Navigating Dissent in Small Island Developing States: Challenges and Opportunities March 9, 2024 In the complex drapery of democracy,...

The Cost of Silence: Dissent and Democracy in Government Bailouts March 8, 2024 In a recent decision by the government to bail out the...

Channeling Dissent: Lessons from Organizational Dynamics in Curaçao March 7, 2024 It's often said that organizations reflect the society...

The Evolution of Dissent and Democracy: A Story of Changing Perspectives on Gambling March 6, 2024 As a child, I grew up in a society...

Navigating the Challenges of a Dumbing Down Society March 5, 2024 In today's society, the issue of dumbing down is an undeniable reality....

The Struggle for Community Involvement in Development Projects March 2, 2024 We have yet to recover from the announcement on December 31,...