• Newsletter: Work Ahead. Reduce Speed Now.

    I’ll admit, I’ve found it incredibly challenging to be in touch, and it’s primarily because I have nothing hopeful to say. No matter which way I cut it (‘it’ being the current political situation in Malta, Europe, Globally), the result is the same – there’s a lot of work to do ahead, and some of…

  • Newsletter: As the weather changes…

    Now that the weather has shifted to Autumn/Winter in Malta, I feel able to talk about the shifts in my life that summer brought about. It’s been 160 days since I last sent a newsletter, and a lot can happen in 160 days. I turned my social media momentarily private, and spent many days resting, engaging…

  • Safergrounds: Camp, Comedic, Chaos

    Safergrounds: Camp, Comedic, Chaos

    I watched Safergrounds by Busli Collective in a half-empty theatre, at Theatre Next Door in Magħtab. It was promoted through a frame of activism and a future federalist European dystopia where LGBTQI people can voluntarily submit themselves to residency in Safergrounds, an LGBTQIA+ only city. So I was surprised when it turned out to be…

  • Campaign costs: Time and Money

    How did I spend €386.6 and 300 hours campaigning? Read on to find out.

  • Some thoughts on our results

    Some thoughts on our results

    I hope you forgive me for taking my time to react to the electoral result. If you are one of the 187 people who gave me your first-preference last Saturday, I want to thank you for your trust, and I know that you’ll probably understand why you didn’t read any quick-fire reactions from me. This…

  • Newsletter: In this campaign I learned the value of being myself

    Like many other electoral campaigns, the journey has not been smooth. There have been ups and downs. Moments of doubt, moments of clarity. Times when you question why you’re running for elections, internal conflicts about messaging, and … and … and. Just last week, I sat in a TV studio debating two far-right candidates, and a…

  • Why the EU elections matter for our queer community

    As an LGBTIQ person living in Malta, it’s easy to think that Europe doesn’t have much to offer. After all, our country has been considered to be the most advanced in Europe and globally when it comes to laws and policies that protect our rights for several years. So, as a queer person, you might think…

  • Justice for Palestine

    Justice for Palestine

    Sandra Gauci and Mina Jack Tolu, European Parliament candidates, met Yana Mintoff to discuss Genocide of Palestinians in Gaza, Mediterranean security, and workers’ rights. Sandra and Mina Jack signed a letter advocating for Palestinian rights and sanctions on Israel.

  • Courage to Change: Policies on Migration

    Courage to Change: Policies on Migration

    Notes and comments on two meetings related to migrant rights. Reflection on migration policy and practice in Malta and the EU.

  • Vote For Animals

    I had a productive meeting with the MSPCA, discussing various animal welfare issues, including biodiversity loss, neutering campaigns, and Zoonotic spillover. I signed the VoteForAnimals.org pledge, aligning with the European Green Party’s manifesto. My commitment stems from a deep understanding of animal welfare and a passion for tackling injustices. I emphasize the need for agricultural…