The initial divisions between ‘the real people of Cottonera’ and ‘outsiders’ were overcome during the campaign. It is this type of unity—standing up together for a shared goal—that brought the residents together and led to success of the campaign.
Lights, Camera, Acti-vism
The most praiseworthy effect of activism is to help us experience our collective power.
Open Letter: Clean Politics, Just Society / Ittra Miftuħa: Politika Nadifa, Soċjetà Ġusta
Below is the full text of the open letter to the government of Malta from activists and engaged citizens.
Standing Up for the Environment: Are We Doing It Right?
‘Environmentalism’ is about our wellbeing and living well together. Hence, rather than some abstract moral obligation that only ‘the better’ of us are able to uphold, environmentalism is about recognizing our common interests and acting upon them.
Nimxu Mixja: Malta’s Own Yellow Vests Mini-Revolution
By responding with art, beauty and civic concern to the chaotic and hostile environment of one of Malta’s most urbanised towns, Nimxu Mixja achieved the impossible. Even if for a brief moment, it reclaimed space from car dominance for pedestrians.
Criticism of Israel or Anti-Semitism? A Guide to the Most Common Fallacies
In order to determine the presence of anti-Semitism in discourse and actions concerning Israel, we need to make our way through the lies and logical fallacies surrounding this issue.
Transeuropa Caravans: Connecting Citizen’s Struggles and Building Alternatives
On the year of the European Parliament elections, five groups of young activists are travelling throughout fifteen European countries on board of five caravans.
