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One law for the ruling class, another for the rest
A dangerous double standard By Vox Civis One thing the National People’s Power (NPP) government has demonstrated with remarkable consistency during the year...
Women urge President to empower National Women’s Commission
More than 135 women and women’s organisations have signed a letter addressed to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake (AKD), demanding urgent action to enable...
The real issue in Sri Lanka’s tax system is administration, not policy
By Dr. Nadee Dissanayake At the heart of Sri Lanka’s tax debate lies a critical distinction that is often blurred in public discourse:...
Accountability yes, personal attacks no: Defending democratic discourse
By Lionel Bopage A single mistake that was in a Grade 6 English textbook has ignited a huge firestorm in Sri Lanka. What...
Legacy of failed terror laws
By Lionel Bopage The correct title for the proposed bill mentioned in the first part of this article should be “Protection of the...
Geopolitical and domestic challenges for Sri Lanka in 2026
By Veeragathy Thanabalasingham The people of Sri Lanka have entered the new year in a precarious situation, facing enormous challenges in rebuilding the...
No courage, no convictions… no confidence!
By Kusum Wijetilleke It is necessary to submit that the Minister of Education, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, is perhaps one of the most...
Old wine in a new bottle
By Vox Civis The Protection of the State from Terrorism Act (PSTA), unveiled in December 2025 as the National People’s Power (NPP) government’s...
