Reports say that Omar El-Bashir of Sudan intends to modify the constitution of Sudan to run for a third term in 2020. Wanted by the ICC, presidential immunity may serve Bashir well.
Articles by DC Authors
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Another Case of Police Resorting to Violence Unnecessarily
We have police who have been conditioned, in our post 9/11 world, to perceive the public as a potential enemy and are far too willing to attack, rather than protect and serve, or even back off and wait.
Mali And The New Trend of Internet Blackouts In Africa
Internet blackouts are a growing trend for Africa. Governments, like in Mali, claim to have shut down connections during elections and crisis periods on grounds of security. But rights groups and opposition dismiss these claims.
Worrying Cyberattacks on Democratic House Candidate in California
A series of cyber-attacks targeted Rep. Dana Rohrabacher’s Democratic opponent. The brain behind this attack still remains a mystery. But Rohrabacher has a nickname among his colleagues: Putin’s Favorite Congressman.
Public Debates on Cuba’s Constitution Can Be Makings Of Democracy
The most surprising move in this is that citizens have been invited to discuss the new Constitution. It seems there is opening to transform Cuba into a Socialist republic. Let’s hope these debates will be rigorous.
Why It’s So Easy to Sell the Republican Idea to the Poor
Democrats don’t have it easy. It’s so much easier to sell the conservative and Republican idea, the have it your way, the ‘all about you’ philosophy. It is just fun to join a quest of self indulgence and the destruction of compassion.
Impunity For Australian Catholic Church Officials is a Mistake
As a Bishop of the Catholic Church, Wilson should be a beacon of truth and an example to his flock and the rest of society. To have failed in his moral duties should have earned him a stricter sentence.
My Thoughts On The NFL Anthem Protest Controversy
I too love our nation and our flag. We should strive to be a nation where everyone wants to stand for the flag, rather than one that forces and coerces citizens to do so.
Abortion Vote is a Set-Back for Argentina and Progress
If we move forward, informed by science and medicine and real facts, our species prospers and needless suffering is reduced. If we move backwards, as Argentina just did, we’ll keep walking blindly into hard objects.
The Philosophy Behind the Wall Street Cabal of Greed
The problem with America is Wall Street-style heartless capitalism where the guys at the top love only money, worship greed, and don’t care how it affects you and I. That’s just the way it is. Profit without conscience is the credo.