Feature Articles

The emerging legal trend: Charging parents for children’s crimes

Dive into the growing trend of charging parents for their children's crimes.

The United States is witnessing a growing trend charging parents for children’s crimes, particularly in cases of severe crimes such as school shootings. This shift reflects a broader societal debate over parental responsibility and the extent to which parents should be held accountable for their children’s actions. In two recent …

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Laventille, Trinidad: A cradle of culture and resilience

Laventille: More than just a neighbourhood.

Laventille, a vibrant community perched on the hillsides overlooking the bustling capital of Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, is a place rich in history, culture, and resilience. Though often misunderstood and stigmatised, Laventille has long been a cradle of creativity, innovation, and cultural expression, most notably as the birthplace of the steelpan, the …

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Useless taxes: A closer look at ineffective revenue streams

How useless taxes burden citizens.

Governments at every level need funding to provide essential services to their citizens, such as infrastructure maintenance, public safety, healthcare, and education. These services are primarily funded through taxes. However, not all taxes are effective or equitable. While some taxes are well-designed and achieve their intended goals, others seem like …

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