Category: Blogs
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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…
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Mapping the Rainbow
In just a few days we will commemorate the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and other anti-LGBTQI violence. A day which will always remind me of the earliest days of my activism at University. I reflected on these experiences last month at the launch of Mapping the Rainbow Volume 3, edited by Marceline Naudi, Mark…
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The courage to vote Green: MEP Candidate analysis
The list of candidates for the European Parliament in Malta includes 39 individuals, with 10% more male independent candidates compared to female candidates from political parties. The Green Party ADPD stands out as the third largest party, and the presence of more independent candidates may impact the election dynamics. The chances of a green candidate…
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ADPD Supports Greens/EFA Group in the European Parliament resolution on the Israel-Palestine war
The ADPD welcomes the European Parliament’s majority in passing a resolution on the Israel-Palestine conflict. However, the resolution could have been more comprehensive and more in the spirit of the resolution by the Greens/EFA group. Additionally, ADPD condemns the terrorist attacks by Hamas and Israel’s disproportionate reaction, calling both acts as war crimes. The party…
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Observing the Kobanî case
It is impossible to follow everything that is being said during the case, and we are not here to. We are here to show solidarity and remind them that the international community is supporting and paying attention.
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Newsletter: What do the Greens say on Israel-Palestine?
Everyone who studies international relations, peace and conflict studies, European studies, foreign policy etc, knows that to comment on the Israel-Palestine conflict is risky. We’re thought to become conflict avoidant. Our policy makers, members of Parliament, states, in turn become conflict avoidant. But few are the conflicts resolved by avoidance.
MJ Tolu 