Constitutional interpretation articles
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Constitutionalism: Bedrock of democracy, good governance
Throughout history, certain individuals have been entrusted with power for the generality of the people and the good of all in society. The essence is to guarantee social well-being, promotion of shared interest, rule of law, and accountability. However, some others have equally wielded power in an antithetical manner; an era that Thomas Hobbes described Read More
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Tread cautiously for a new Louisiana Constitution
There has been a lot of chatter in recent months about the need to rewrite Louisiana’s Constitution. And for good reason. This original slim document has now blossomed into the nation’s seventh longest state charter with over 83,000 words. The United States constitution, written in 1787, only has 4543 words. Former state legislator Ron Faucheux said it well in a recent column: “Constitutions are not plumber’s manuals that dictate every detail.
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Tories were told Mark Menzies claims `constituted
The Fylde MP lost the whip after allegedly using political donations to cover medical expenses and pay off 'bad people' who had locked him in a flat and demanded thousands of pounds for his release.