Dissenting Voices: Carnival, Democracy, and the Pursuit of Profit February 14, 2024 Today marks the pinnacle of our Carnival celebration...

Dissent and Democracy: Navigating Through the Murky Waters of Thought February 13, 2024 Dissent requires deep thinking. To think is to...

Carnival: More Than Just a Party – A Platform for Dissent and Democracy February 12, 2024 Today marks the climax of the carnival, with...

Dissent and Democracy: Speaking Up for Traffic Rules February 11, 2024 On my way home in traffic, I find myself on a priority road when...

Dissent and Democracy: Beyond the Gym February 10, 2024 As I sit here, not emerging from the confines of a gym but rather grappling with...

Navigating Dissent and Democracy in the Face of Poverty and Inequality February 9, 2024 In the midst of daily conversations about...

Dissent and Democracy: The Case of Salvador February 8, 2024 In a recent turn of events on February 4, 2024, Nayib Bukele secured a...

Dissent and Democracy: Challenging Nationalism Through Orwellian Insights February 10, 2024 In the contemporary landscape of politics and...

The Commercialization of LEGO and the Nostalgia Economy February 7, 2024 In his insightful piece, Menno van den Bos delves into the...

Beyond Capitalism: Exploring the Dynamics of Dissident Democracy February 6, 2024 In a world increasingly dominated by neoliberal market...

Reclaiming Democracy: Herman Tjeenk Willink's Plea for a Balanced Civil Society February 5, 2024 When I read the book that my colleague...

February 4, 2024 In the intricate tapestry of democracy, dissent emerges as a crucial thread, weaving through the very essence of civil...

Dissent and Democracy in Curacao: From Passivity to Aggression February 3, 2024 Dissent is an essential aspect of any functioning...

Forms of Dissent in Democracy February 2, 2024 There are numerous forms of dissent. Here, they are presented in the order from less to...

Migration as Dissent in Democracy: Navigating Curaçao's Changing Landscape February 1, 2024 A recent surge in emigration from Curaçao has...

The Delicate Art of Dissent in a Post-Colonial Society January 31, 2024 Effective dissent is a nuanced dance, finding harmony in both...

January 29, 2024 In Curaçao, a paradox looms large. Many in Curaçao choose not to express dissent, and those who do often fail to meet...

Striking the Balance: Dissent and Democracy in the Age of Emotions January 30, 2024 In the intricate dance between dissent and democracy,...

The Art of Dissent: The Prerequisites for Meaningful Contribution January 28, 2024 Dissent is a potent force in democratic societies,...

Contradiction, dissent, and opposition January 27, 2024 In this book, I explore dissent’s vital role in sustaining democracy. Dissent and...