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![Our role as journalists](http://content.maltatoday.com.mt/ui_frontend/thumbnail/300/0/kar_mt_ese25_mej_2017.jpg)
Our role as journalists
This country is being held ransom by both political blocs making it impossible to even entertain any form of intelligent questioning
This country is being held ransom by both political blocs...
![Patients before profits](http://content.maltatoday.com.mt/ui_frontend/thumbnail/300/0/kar_mt_ese24_mej_2017.jpg)
Patients before profits
Our health system is in need of innovation but transparent, robust public funding and a better use of resources are the answer and not privatisation
Our health system is in need of innovation but transparent,...
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Bannister, the Malta files and tax avoidance
It cannot be denied that in the wider sense of equal benefits for all...
It cannot be denied that in the wider sense of equal...
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The rush for the gay vote
The gay lobby is considered to be an important dynamic of the electorate that can make a difference on who wins the next election
The gay lobby is considered to be an important dynamic of...
![The old whistleblower test](http://content.maltatoday.com.mt/ui_frontend/thumbnail/300/0/maltatoday_cartoon_21_may_2017.jpg)
The old whistleblower test
In the battle of perceptions that both political leaders are waging, it can only be the independence of the magisterial inquiry that will guarantee a sane...
In the battle of perceptions that both political leaders...
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Transparency, integrity and fairness
Transparency, integrity and fairness in the decision-making process are crucial to safeguard public interest
Transparency, integrity and fairness in the decision-making...
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Accusations of money laundering
It was inevitable that the activities and successes of Keith Schembri's business past would be used as fodder to bring him down - a businessman in the...
It was inevitable that the activities and successes of...
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Race to the bottom
The solution is a fair tax system which guarantees a fair distribution of wealth and not a race to the bottom between parties trying to win the election by...
The solution is a fair tax system which guarantees a fair...
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Governance as seen through the employers
It is good to know that there are skilled people keen on entering politics, which is a ruthless arena as the current situation proves
It is good to know that there are skilled people keen on...
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The venerated lobbies
The argument remains that the two perceptions are facing each other as if they were two principles: a vibrant economy against a corrupt government
The argument remains that the two perceptions are facing...
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A battle for the switchers
Expect the next weeks to be tense, intense and heated. The parties will ponder whether to unleash pure hell through a negative campaign, or whether there are...
Expect the next weeks to be tense, intense and heated. The...
![Long and winding road](http://content.maltatoday.com.mt/ui_frontend/thumbnail/300/0/maltatoday_cartoon_12_may_2017.jpg)
Long and winding road
Perhaps we shall have to wait for political parties to look at governance beyond winning elections before we can reduce our national dependence on cars
Perhaps we shall have to wait for political parties to look...
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The childcare conundrum
Voters should consider such a proposal not for its allure as ‘yet another freebie’, but for the social purpose it serves for the wider society
Voters should consider such a proposal not for its allure...
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Protecting the environment beyond the Constitution
A clear commitment not to construct the few open spaces left in this country,...
A clear commitment not to construct the few open spaces...
![On promises and candidates](http://content.maltatoday.com.mt/ui_frontend/thumbnail/300/0/maltatoday_cartoon_9_may_2017.jpg)
On promises and candidates
This election has brought to the fore the importance of so many new considerations which, prior to this election, were peripheral or on the back burner
This election has brought to the fore the importance of so...
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Weaponised free speech
It is the role of the political class to show responsibility and to look beyond the result of June 3 and read through their words, deeds and actions
It is the role of the political class to show...
![Climate of abnormality](http://content.maltatoday.com.mt/ui_frontend/thumbnail/300/0/kar_mw_7_mej_2017.jpg)
Climate of abnormality
This election takes place under the most surreal of circumstances, where allegations built around circumstantial evidence have set in motion a chain of events...
This election takes place under the most surreal of...
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Sense of irresponsibility
Muscat’s decision to call a snap election is highly irresponsible because he should have waited for the outcome of the inquiry to be known to all before...
Muscat’s decision to call a snap election is highly...