Isles of the Left

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

The Valletta We Want: the Struggles for a Common City

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In the name of profit, various commercial interests are seeking to take away all that Valletta has to offer to the good of society. Any vision for a better city ought to have our common good as its main aim.

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All You Need to Know about Migration and Borders

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The experience of migration is turned into a problem for those forced to or wishing to migrate—if they are seen and treated as ‘problematic’ migrants; for those who are welcomed as privileged expats, the story is different.

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10 Proposals for a Fairer, Greener Malta

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Here are a few suggestions on how we can make Malta a fairer and greener place. The list below is, by no means, exhaustive, but could be just enough to lead to a deeper transformation of our society.

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