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Reflections on a Journey
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...
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Mar 17, 20242 min read
Rediscovering the Power of Unity
Rediscovering the Power of Unity March 15, 2024 In the realm of political discourse, old slogans like "only the people save the people"...
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Mar 16, 20242 min read
Dissent and Democracy: Fostering Opposition in Society
Dissent and Democracy: Fostering Opposition in Society March 14, 2024 When discussing dissent, we primarily refer to providing opposition...
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Mar 14, 20241 min read
Embracing Fallibility: Reflections on Dissent and Democracy
Embracing Fallibility: Reflections on Dissent and Democracy March 13, 2024 As individuals navigating the complexities of dissent and...
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Mar 13, 20242 min read
The Puzzling Dynamics of Dissent and Democracy: Lessons from Curaçao
The Puzzling Dynamics of Dissent and Democracy: Lessons from Curaçao March 12, 2024 Last week in Curaçao, we witnessed a perplexing...
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Mar 13, 20242 min read
Dissent and Democracy: Safeguarding Freedom in the Face of Contradiction
Dissent and Democracy: Safeguarding Freedom in the Face of Contradiction March 11, 2024 In the landscape of democracy, Herman Tjeenk...
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Mar 11, 20242 min read
Dissent and Democracy: Towards Regenerative Development
Dissent and Democracy: Towards Regenerative Development March 10, 2024 In sustainable development, a new paradigm is emerging - one that...
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Mar 10, 20242 min read
Navigating Dissent in Small Island Developing States: Challenges and Opportunities
Navigating Dissent in Small Island Developing States: Challenges and Opportunities March 9, 2024 In the complex drapery of democracy,...
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Mar 9, 20242 min read
The Cost of Silence: Dissent and Democracy in Government Bailouts
The Cost of Silence: Dissent and Democracy in Government Bailouts March 8, 2024 In a recent decision by the government to bail out the...
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Mar 8, 20242 min read
Channeling Dissent: Lessons from Organizational Dynamics in Curaçao
Channeling Dissent: Lessons from Organizational Dynamics in Curaçao March 7, 2024 It's often said that organizations reflect the society...
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Mar 7, 20242 min read
The Evolution of Dissent and Democracy: A Story of Changing Perspectives on Gambling
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...
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Mar 6, 20241 min read
Navigating the Challenges of a Dumbing Down 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....
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Mar 5, 20242 min read
The Struggle for Community Involvement in Development Projects
The Struggle for Community Involvement in Development Projects March 2, 2024 We have yet to recover from the announcement on December 31,...
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Mar 3, 20242 min read
The Other Side of the Coin
The Other Side of the Coin March 2, 2024 In our discussion on disease poverty, primarily stemming from the lack of a steady income, it's...
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Mar 2, 20241 min read
Understanding Poverty: A Prerequisite for Democratic Society
Understanding Poverty: A Prerequisite for Democratic Society February 28, 2024 In the realm of democracy, poverty emerges as a...
mpgoede
Feb 29, 20242 min read
The Power of Dissent in Democracy: Learning from Icons
The Power of Dissent in Democracy: Learning from Icons February 26, 2024 Dissent, often perceived as abstract and elusive, plays a...
mpgoede
Feb 27, 20242 min read
The Evolution of Dissent and Democracy in Curaçao: A Reflection
The Evolution of Dissent and Democracy in Curaçao: A Reflection February 24, 2024 In the annals of Curaçao's history, dissent has been a...
mpgoede
Feb 21, 20242 min read
Unmasking Denial: The Urgent Need for Dissent in Curaçao's Democracy
Unmasking Denial: The Urgent Need for Dissent in Curaçao's Democracy February 23, 2024 In the vibrant tapestry of Curaçao's landscape,...
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Feb 20, 20242 min read
Navigating Dissent in Small Island Developing States: The Case of Curaçao
Navigating Dissent in Small Island Developing States: The Case of Curaçao February 22, 2024 Dissent in small island developing...
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Feb 20, 20242 min read
The Vitality of Dissent in Democracy: Beyond the Ballot Box
The Vitality of Dissent in Democracy: Beyond the Ballot Box February 21, 2024 In the intricate tapestry of democracy, elections often...
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Feb 19, 20242 min read
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