In a democratic republic, a fundamental purpose of the constitution is to provide all rights to citizens and then place obligations on the State to respect, protect and fulfill these rights. A democratic constitution creates all safeguards to ensure that the State and no one else violates human rights in […]
Alagi Yorro Jallow Part I Fatoumatta: Your attacks become our medals. In the national discourse, the issue of online insults and threats takes center stage. The Internet eliminates any chance for moderation and subtlety. Public sentiment replaces logical debate. Moreover, social networks amplify what psychologists term opinion polarization, leading to […]
Fatoumatta: Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a historic acceptance speech at the DNC, stating, “In my career, I’ve only had one client: the people.” She reacquainted herself with voters, weaving her life story into her campaign’s emphasis on freedom during her convention address. Alagi Yorro Jallow Congratulations to Vice President […]
by Madi Jobarteh Constitution Series 3 Creating an Over Powerful President at the Expense of Good Governance The Barrow Papers have established a governance system never seen in the Gambia since colonial times. Worse than both the 1970 and 1997 constitutions, the Barrow Papers have dumped all appointments to all […]