State-manipulated media
Mark Said
The government is now bolstering the false perception that most citizens stand with it, with the result that it is able to justify crackdowns on the political opposition and...
From words to action | Michael Stivala
Beyond words, only such actions will improve the quality of life for residents
Not for want of trying
Michael Falzon

One of the reforms that are sorely needed in our justice system is the creation of a Public Prosecutor’s Office

One of the reforms that are sorely needed in our justice...

Trading places
Raphael Vassallo

The Panama Papers drama seems to have taken a sudden, rather unexpected turn

The Panama Papers drama seems to have taken a sudden,...

But that’s not really cheating, is it?
Josanne Cassar

Many people in Malta admire a certain type of cunningness and slyness which many will agree is quite prevalent

Many people in Malta admire a certain type of cunningness...

Two seats for 50 votes, 5,500 votes for the Greens equals what?
Saviour Balzan

The Constitution as it stands today guarantees the best interests of a...

The Constitution as it stands today guarantees the best...

How about regulating yourselves first?
Raphael Vassallo

In virtually all other spheres besides tourism, those things we call ‘regulators’ have proved to be at best a flaming nuisance, at worst a...

In virtually all other spheres besides tourism, those...

‘None of your business'
Raphael Vassallo

For just as it is ‘none of our business’ whether ministers make honest and accurate declarations of their private assets, or how much of our own...

For just as it is ‘none of our business’...

Cockroaches, bitches and other animals
Michael Falzon

So where do we go from here? Nowhere, really ... and everybody has to lump it. Insults are the order of the day and so it will remain ...

So where do we go from here? Nowhere, really ... and...

How much will ever be enough?
Josanne Cassar

The irony is that with all this over development, all these restless, never-satisfied people will one day be trapped inside their luxury cars in a national...

The irony is that with all this over development, all these...

The politics of  anti-politics
Evarist Bartolo

Rather than putting our heads together for the benefit of the country, it seems that we are more intent to play to the crowds

Rather than putting our heads together for the benefit of...

Not journalism, then what?
Saviour Balzan

Journalism is facing a serious crisis

Journalism is facing a serious crisis

Spreading the wealth
Josanne Cassar

The money spent on Eurovision did not come from our taxes

The money spent on Eurovision did not come from our taxes

Seven lessons Malta should learn from the Eurovision Academy
Josanne Cassar

We want to be liked and validated so badly, that the lack of points are taken...

We want to be liked and validated so badly, that the lack...

Think again, bitches
Raphael Vassallo

It is not the fact that Andrew Borg Cardona insulted Ira Losco… in which case, the reactions would have been excessive… it is the reasons he...

It is not the fact that Andrew Borg Cardona insulted Ira...

Dear Michael ... (an open letter)
Evarist Bartolo

An open letter to Michael Falzon: The country needs politicians as much as it needs democracy. Age does not necessarily make us mellow, but it makes us wiser...

An open letter to Michael Falzon: The country needs...

Labour's last, best hope is Godfrey Farrugia
Frank Psaila

Whilst his party is running away from the aspirational working classes and the...

Whilst his party is running away from the aspirational...

Think you're a tough guy, huh?
Raphael Vassallo

Like so many minor characters in a mobster movie, Joseph Muscat seems to think he’s ‘hard’. He is fond of imagining that he has a knack for...

Like so many minor characters in a mobster movie, Joseph...

By Jove, did that hamallu say ‘motherfucker’?
Saviour Balzan

Andrew Borg Cardona is of course free to make a fool of himself and to express...

Andrew Borg Cardona is of course free to make a fool of...

What do you mean it’s not political?
Josanne Cassar

Apart from suffering from real political fatigue, pronouncing yourself on a current topic often acts as a trigger for people to come out of the woodworks. Who...

Apart from suffering from real political fatigue,...