Isles of the Left

Daphne Caruana Galizia’s Contested Memorial: the Battle of Two Nationalisms

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 The core issue that underpins the conflict in Great Siege Square is whether the memory of the slain journalist can claim a place on the emblem of nationhood and whether she can be considered as part of the Maltese nation at all. It is the meaning of ‘the nation’ and who deserves to define it that is being contested.

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Abortion 180 Degrees: From a Taboo to a Norm

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Although still a taboo, abortion has entered public debate—the fact that marks a fundamental societal shift. Time will tell whether Malta’s pro-choice campaign will eventually repeat the success of the Irish one.  [Read more…] about Abortion 180 Degrees: From a Taboo to a Norm

Muslim Students in Maltese Schools: Outsiders Looking in

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Presently, Muslims in our schools can be compared to students who require a wheelchair but no ramps and easy access doors are built for them. Schools are not free of prejudice and do not make the necessary arrangements to provide these pupils favourable conditions for learning.

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