Honesty is the best politics
Ryan Callus
Labour has been in government for a year-and-a-half. Eighteen months should have been ample time for Labour to finish off the Piano project... it is hard to retain credibility...
Governing by listening… and by failing on spin
John Baldacchino
There are examples where Muscat decided to move beyond his preoccupation with image, was not afraid to admit mistakes, and true to his word, he changed direction.
‘It’s unnatural’, said illogical
Raphael Vassallo

Same-sex couples exist, with or without society’s approval. They adopt children anyway, and have been doing so for years. Faced with this situation, the...

Same-sex couples exist, with or without society’s...

Integration is about respect and admiration too
Farah Abdi

Political leaders must use their position in society to foster harmony. And as...

Political leaders must use their position in society to...

Cartoon 20 April 2008

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Letters: 20th April 2014
Missing: Archbishop to lead the church
Saviour Balzan

If the Labour Party can be convinced to vote in favour of civil unions, then surely they can be convinced that shooting birds is not on, and that solidarity...

If the Labour Party can be convinced to vote in favour of...

When a leader fails to inspire
Josanne Cassar

If society is panicking because of the huge cultural changes which seem to be taking place at breakneck speed after having been stuck in a rut for over 50...

If society is panicking because of the huge cultural...

Ċelebrazzjoni tal-Unjoni Ċivili
Carmen Sammut

Dawk minnha li ghadhom jixxennqu ghall-ugwaljanza bejn is-sessi nafu sewwa li l-movimenti femministi fl-istorja dejjem taw appogg shih lill-movimenti socjali...

Dawk minnha li ghadhom jixxennqu ghall-ugwaljanza bejn...

Court adjusts equity compensation
Malcolm Mifsud

The Court of Appeal changed the compensation for a faulty water heater in order to satisfy the concept of equity that was applied in the Consumer Tribunal.

The Court of Appeal changed the compensation for a faulty...

Crazy little thing called love
Raphael Vassallo

Among the PN’s army of lovers are those patiently awaiting the day when it finally acknowledges their existence, and opens its doors to enfold them in...

Among the PN’s army of lovers are those patiently...

A toast to the queers!
Joseph Carmel Chetcuti

Amending constitutions and putting the onus on homosexuals to enforce their rights, often at huge cost and uncertainty of outcome, is no longer good enough....

Amending constitutions and putting the onus on homosexuals...

Making (and missing) history

By abstaining in Monday’s vote, the PN projected the image of a static party which is simply too afraid to take a step in either direction

By abstaining in Monday’s vote, the PN projected the...

Lessons in political suicide
Jurgen Balzan

The opposition’s decision to abstain on the historic vote on civil unions could come back to haunt the party

The opposition’s decision to abstain on the historic...

Guaranteeing youth employment
Evarist Bartolo

We do not just want people who are successful in their examinations but we also want skilled people with character and personality, which also fit the...

We do not just want people who are successful in their...

A question of prudence

The Tanti-Zahra case has unfortunately provoked both these reactions, and as such has placed its finger upon the very borderline between what is prudent and...

The Tanti-Zahra case has unfortunately provoked both these...

‘We’re only in it for the money…’
Raphael Vassallo

Far from being deluded or demented, Cuschieri evidently made his own...

Far from being deluded or demented, Cuschieri evidently...

In Malta, as a citizen of the world
Farah Abdi

In Libya, human rights violations were the order of the day.

In Libya, human rights violations were the order of the day.

Civil Unions: A historic moment
Michael Briguglio

The introduction of civil unions is a historic moment in terms of social justice and equality

The introduction of civil unions is a historic moment in...

Letters: 13th April 2014