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Looking Back

Thursday, 18 March 2021, 08:22 Last update: about 6 years ago Alfred Sant

In the controversies and discussions that have continued about the abuse of power and other forms of unacceptable behaviour one discovers how those who are most vocal in denouncing abuses, then shy...

The right to die

Thursday, 6 November 2014, 10:01 Last update: about 13 years ago Stephen Calleja

When Brittany Maynard announced last month that she had picked 1 November as the day she would die, there were many who did not believe she would have the courage to do it. Others prayed that she...

Pandering to racist and xenophobic sentiments

Thursday, 6 November 2014, 07:44 Last update: about 13 years ago Daphne Caruana Galizia

One day I will understand, perhaps, the Labour Party's version of liberal progress, or progressive liberalism. It seems to involve over-egging the pudding where gay people are concerned, especially if...

China is getting really dangerous

Wednesday, 5 November 2014, 07:51 Last update: about 13 years ago Austin Sammut

I believe we should really get worried about Chinese domination now. Our Government of sorts is selling our soul and our silver to this despotic regime. Joseph Muscat and Co. must carry their...

Fr Charles and the Church

Monday, 3 November 2014, 10:04 Last update: about 13 years ago Stephen Calleja

Those of you who know a little bit of Church history were not surprised when they watched the much-acclaimed television series The Borgias, which recounts the story of the most notorious pope,...

Deflecting attention

Wednesday, 22 October 2014, 09:11 Last update: about 13 years ago Stephen Calleja

One third into this legislature, the Labour government can still do no wrong for many of those who voted for it. With an Opposition that struggled to regroup and is still finding its feet after the...

Power station’s spin doctors

Tuesday, 21 October 2014, 10:14 Last update: about 13 years ago Simon Mercieca

The issue of the failed targets concerning the new gas power station by Labour Government is making news. The focus is on the failed target date, yet few have noticed that we have here the issue of...

The good, the bad and the ugly

Tuesday, 21 October 2014, 08:13 Last update: about 13 years ago Gejtu Vella

In popular parlance it has always been the good, the bad and the ugly.  Here, however I decided to place them in a different order, the bad, the ugly and the good. Let's stay positive. ...

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