Anglophones have decried the fact that the more than 50 years old regime of Yaounde exploited their vulnerability resulting from their being expended by Britain. Yaounde has gone on to treat them as second-class citizens.
Articles by DC Authors
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There is an alternative to the West’s ruling political consensus
Politicians need your help; they need to hear the voice and clear message of the people. They must be directed to completely different politics and to a developed democracy that dares to remake and make right.
Making Room For a New Generation of Leadership
A reason for the lack of leadership development is that most of the community meetings are attended or even run by people from our generation and a noticeable small representation of new recruits.
Zimbabwe’s November coup that confused the world
Afraid of VP Mnangagwa’s rising popularity, Mugabe fired the former as Vice President in early November 2016. This led to dramatic events of 13-24 November 2017 that saw Mugabe resigning.
Review of Middlesex: Exploring 21st Century Masculinity
In today’s world of shifting gender roles and evolving gender self-realization, what does masculinity really mean? What does it really mean to be a man? Does masculinity hinge on power anymore?
Republicans Are Blaming Alabama Felon Voters For Senate Loss
If the Republican party in Alabama thinks that felons are to blame for their loss they should take a look in the mirror and do some self-reflecting. What is truly required is for them to rethink their strategy.
Arizona Can Make its Money Politics More Transparent
People shouldn’t have to worry about being bullied for making political donations to a candidate they chose, but on the other hand there should be a counter balance to be able to see where monetary donations to political candidates come from.
America Has Lost Its Moral Compass
If, as a society, we are going to adjust our moral compass based solely on the letter at the end of a politician’s name, Americans are just proving that our country has no moral compass altogether.
Why America Should Emulate Oregon’s Vote-by-Mail System
No voter should be standing in a long line, counting the number of seconds until the end. Instead, each should hold onto their ballot in the comfort of their own home, delivered and returned at the time that works best. There’s no reason to rush democracy.
Yale Study Shows Voting Does Not Reduce Crime
A study conducted by Yale University has shown that people participating in elections do not necessarily make good citizens. While the study shows that there are some who vote that remain law abiding, the rest of the population does not.