Brian D. Colwell

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Why Constitutions Matter

06/01/2025

The purpose of this blog post is to gather notes and…

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The European Charter Of Fundamental Rights (CFREU)

06/01/2025

“The Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union enshrines into…

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The International Covenant On Civil And Political Rights (ICCPR)

06/01/2025

The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) is a…

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The International Covenant On Economic, Social And Cultural Rights (ICESCR)

06/01/2025

Importantly, the International Bill of Human Rights is comprised of the Universal…

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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)

06/01/2025

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a milestone document in the…

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The Big List Of Quotes On Liberty

06/01/2025

“Liberty” is the state of being free from external, often oppressive,…

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A collage of historical figures with the title 'The Big List Of Quotes On Sovereignty'.

The Big List Of Quotes On Sovereignty

06/01/2025

Executive Summary This collection brings together the insights of twenty of…

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What’s The Difference Between Sovereignty, Self-Sovereignty, Liberty, and Autonomy?

06/01/2025

“Sovereignty” is a word the definition of which is often confused…

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The Big List Of Quotes On Citizen Rights

06/01/2025

Gathering from greats such as Aristotle, Montesquieu, Friedrich A. Hayek, and…

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The Big List Of Quotes On Constitutional Law

05/31/2025

“The body politic is formed by a voluntary association of individuals.…

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