Political Vigilantism and Human Security in Kumasi Metropolis

This research was conducted by Osei Godfred Amankwah, a security and development analyst ABSTRACT The democratic dispensation of Ghana is fraught with spates of violent acts perpetrated by political vigilante groups which pose threats to human security of residents. Consequently, this study uses a qualitative approach to explore political vigilantism and its effects on human security in…
Music, daughter, and mother

Rhythm in the Chaos: An Ode to Mom

I've always found myself attracted to music with a semblance of chaos yet which somehow pulls together into unity. Jazz is a prime example. A college professor of mine loved Coltrane for the boundaries he pushed in what holds a song together besides just notes. As much as I like jazz, I'm very cosmopolitan in my music…
Olympics

Winter Olympics Chinese Knockoff Edition

In a fight for domination, China forgot the most important ingredient for pride in a country: identity. Americans are proud of all of their hot dog grilling, fireworks shooting, and loud proud brashness. And this continued commitment to being American has led us to greater heights. "Fusion" food like TexMex, big trucks, constant innovation in technology, and…