More Isles of the Left
Transhumanism & AI: Utopia or a Nightmare in the Making?
Transhumanism presents itself as a utopia. It promises advancement and progress beyond imagination. However, the question is: Whose utopia would this be? [Read more…] about Transhumanism & AI: Utopia or a Nightmare in the Making?
The ITS Project and the Future of Maltese Democracy
The disastrous PA decision will have a long-lasting effect that few admit as yet. [Read more…] about The ITS Project and the Future of Maltese Democracy
Life on the Periphery of Maltese Society
Beyond the rhetoric of wellbeing, equality and social prosperity, there are many in our society who are pushed to the margins on the basis of the colour of their skin, sexual orientation or gender identity, religion, disability, or lack of access to wealth and other resources. Or because we make it difficult for them to fit in.
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Refugee Solidarity in Truly Challenging Circumstances
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. [Read more…] about Refugee Solidarity in Truly Challenging Circumstances
The Unsaid
A poem by Adrian DeBattista [Read more…] about The Unsaid
GWU Secretary General on the New Proposals for Work Conditions Regulations
GWU-Youths spoke to Josef Bugeja, General Workers’ Union Secretary General, to learn more about the new proposals and how they can become laws.
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Malta Public Transport: Did Privatisation Deliver the Goods?
Privatisation deals promise an increase in efficiency. Applied to the public transport service in Malta, does this promise hold any water? [Read more…] about Malta Public Transport: Did Privatisation Deliver the Goods?
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.
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