Is the worker free to choose whether to work on a holiday or not? Is it truly a free choice? And if a worker feels the need to work on a holiday to earn double instead of taking a day off, what does this suggest about the cost of living?
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Society & Politics
Refugee Solidarity in Truly Difficult Contexts
There are currently around 24.5 million refugees from different countries around the world. One of the major paradoxes of our time is the acceptance by economically developing countries to host hundreds of thousands of refugees, whilst much richer ones are more concerned with building barriers to keep those in need out.
Environment
Bluefin Tuna in Malta: Slime is the Least of the Problems
The Bluefin tuna policy has deeper ramifications than ‘slime’ in our swimming zones. The consequences of the policy have an impact on the ecosystems, the socio-economic profile of the fishing communities, the diving industry and the Maltese social fabric at large.
Education & Opportunity
Promise & Betrayal: A Former American University of Malta Lecturer Speaks Out
We were given time-consuming tasks to complete over the holidays, including the organization of Spring’s student orientation. Little did we know that in the meantime, Sadeen put out several ads on LinkedIn and elsewhere in search for new staff to replace us.
Sexuality & Gender
Freedom From Gender
Freedom from gendered norms will bring us closer to building welcoming and inclusive societies. No borders, no genders, no nations, no profits.
Panem et Circenses
‘Landings’: Art Talks Petrol Stations
‘Landings’ is an artistic response to the outpouring number of petrol station applications, other deals with property, shoddy business and the issues of land use.
#Technology Matters
Earn Money Online: the Politics of Microwork and Machines
Understanding how the world of work is changing, and in whose interest, is the key political question of the future.
Heart + Mind = Harmony
The Unsaid
A poem by Adrian DeBattista
