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Gallows humour, cancel culture, woke-ism and the right to object to it all

Josanne Cassar

With the latest gallows humour about the notorious case of a little boy named Twanny, who was allegedly brutally murdered by his own mother Giga, even those who claim they used to...

Are acts of God becoming acts of man? | Joseph Zammit McKeon

Phenomena of this nature have for long been considered to be ‘acts of God’ meaning events that happen outside the control of man. However, I ask: for how much longer...

Family businesses - the bedrock of sustainable growth | Steve Ellul

Whether it's the quaint corner grocer, the sleek office headquarters, or...

Whether it's the quaint corner grocer, the sleek office...

Eurovision is supposed to be a song contest… not a ‘declaration of principles’

Raphael Vassallo

At the moment, they’re all about whether Israel should be allowed to even compete in this year’s ESC: when that country stands accused, by large...

At the moment, they’re all about whether Israel...

Michael Falzon

In the case of the mess made by Malta Enterprise and INDIS Malta, Minister Silvio Schembri is politically responsible. Up to the time of writing, he did not...

In the case of the mess made by Malta Enterprise and INDIS...

So many want the perks of a top job… but not the accountability

Josanne Cassar

Are we surprised there are so many construction site accidents when those who...

Are we surprised there are so many construction site...

Saviour Balzan

From 16-year-old candidates to irate ministers and resignations Saviour Balzan looks back at this tumultuous week in Maltese politics

From 16-year-old candidates to irate ministers and...

Gender equality: An imperative for societal progress | Steve Ellul

As we stand on the precipice of a new era, the importance of promoting gender...

As we stand on the precipice of a new era, the importance...

Mark Said

Many out there might be one massage away from endangering their physical wellbeing and health. The preservation of health is easier than the cure of the disease

Many out there might be one massage away from endangering...

Putting social justice on the global agenda | Josef Bugeja

Our Maltese experience through the ages has taught us how leveraging the power...

Our Maltese experience through the ages has taught us how...

Raphael Vassallo

There is a word, you know, to describe precisely this sort of political system. I’ll give you a hint: it starts with a ‘D'

There is a word, you know, to describe precisely this sort...

Michael Falzon

Only a leader with a very strong personality can overcome this

Only a leader with a very strong personality can overcome...

Encouraging steps forward for a better environment

Miriam Dalli

In February, the country continued to implement our shared vision for a...

In February, the country continued to implement our...

Let’s “do something” … by picking on long-time residents

Josanne Cassar

I am still trying to wrap my head around how the state can sanction this type...

I am still trying to wrap my head around how the state can...

Is ChatGPT a Labourite or a Nationalist?

Alexiei Dingli

While it may seem absurd to attribute political leanings to an AI like ChatGPT, the underlying biases in these technologies have real and significant...

While it may seem absurd to attribute political leanings to...

Robert’s ounce of cruelty to appease the far right

James Debono

What the country needs is not an ounce of cruelty to appease rabid racist...

What the country needs is not an ounce of cruelty to...

Upholding social justice: a year-round commitment | Ivan Bartolo

Our party will continue to be a beacon for change through articles, television...

Our party will continue to be a beacon for change through...

Europe’s role: Investing in peace not war | Carmelo Abela

The President of the European Parliament should not continue to repeat what her...

The President of the European Parliament should not...

30 years ago: Pjazza Tlieta, homosexuality and I | Joseph Carmel Chetcuti

Lawyers in Malta are as ‘respectable’ as they are loud, and, as respectable people go, there wasn’t a single homosexual lawyer with the...

Lawyers in Malta are as ‘respectable’ as they...

Michael Falzon

Why the government lets him stay in a position in which he acts as if his need for ego trips surpasses his responsibility in the democratic process can hardly...

Why the government lets him stay in a position in which he...