Times: Updated - PM silent as President refuses to sign Civil Unions Bill

http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20140327/local/updated-pm-silent-as-president-refuses-to-sign-civil-unions-bill.512305
Thursday, March 27, 2014, 07:12



The Prime Minister this morning refused to comment on the President's position against the Civil Unions Bill, stating that whatever he discussed with the President was confidential.

However he said there was no problem with the Bill and it would be approved by Parliament soon.

Times of Malta reported this morning that the government had postponed the final approval of the Civil Unions Bill as the President had informally told Dr Muscat that he was not willing to sign it into law.

Independent: George Abela will notsign gay marriage bill;PM says talkswith President 'private'

http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2014-03-27/news/george-abela-will-not-sign-gay-marriage-bill-4398874627/
Thursday, 27 March 2014, 08:50, UPDATE 1

The government’s plans to introduce the civil unions bill which includes the possibility of gay adoptions have been stalled because President George Abela has told Prime Minister Joseph Muscat that he does not want to sign it.
When Dr Abela met people undergoing rehabilitation for drug abuse at San Blas on Wednesday evening, The Malta Independent approached President Abela for a confirmation of reports reaching our newsroom but President Abela did not want to comment. Dr Abela was visibly uncomfortable when questions on the civil union bill were put to him.

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YouTube: Drittijiet Ċivili għal Kulħadd

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUb0PfaV7AI&list=UUYFJ8y8OpRYCAsN4EcXrNEQ
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YouTube: Illejla l-ewwel żwieġ ta' persuna transgender f'pajjiżna

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivAYVoN6wC8
22.3.2014

YouTube: L-Ewwel Sena fil-Gvern [Hon. Dr Joseph Muscat]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDV2gDowHAc


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Times: Homophobia in Uganda

http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20140321/letters/Homophobia-in-Uganda.511501
Friday, March 21, 2014, 00:01 by John Guillaumier, St Julian’s



Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni signs the anti-homosexual Bill into law . Photo: James Akena/Reuters.

Uganda’s President, Yoweri Museveni, called homosexuals “mercenaries” and “prostitutes” as he signed legislation setting harsh penalties against them, including long-term jail sentences.

Navi Pillay, the top United Nations human rights official, said in a statement at Geneva: “This law will institutionalise discrimination and is likely to encourage harassment and violence against individuals on the basis of their sexual orientation.”

Independent: Church teachings and homosexuality

http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2014-03-16/letters/church-teachings-and-homosexuality-4274192385/
Sunday, 16 March 2014, 08:00 by Vincent Mercieca, San Gwann

I am an ordinary Maltese citizen and a practising Catholic. I am not a member of any religious group, so I hope I will not be accused of representing the Church like the bishops are when they speak about the laws of God, and also that I am interfering in local politics. Actually, I have every right to my political view as every Tom, Dick and Harry.

I am expressing my thoughts on the matter of our civil unions and the political correctness of homosexuality; LGBT or whatever name it is given. Some may agree with me; others will surely criticise me and bring arguments to attack my thoughts. As for myself, I do not care what people say, I am passing on a message and those who have ears to hear and eyes to see will hear and see, and those who want to close their eyes and ears are free to do so.

Independent: Uganda ‘kill the gay bill’, ‘Come Out’ pledge top MEP candidates’ debate at University

PM's push back attempt further instigated racism - Cassola

http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2014-03-12/news/uganda-kill-the-gay-bill-come-out-pledge-top-mep-candidates-debate-at-university-4232380416/
Wednesday, 12 March 2014, 13:40



Uganda’s ‘Kill the Gay Bill’ campaign topped the MEP candidates’ discussion held at University Quadrangle today where PN, PL and AD candidates gave their views on the controversial issue which surrounds Uganda’s decision to imprison homosexuals while also giving their take on the gay rights pledge known as the ‘Come Out’ pledge.

Today’s event was organised by Insite, the student media organisation and the Grupp Universitarji Ghawdxin (GUG) as part of the European Parliament’s office in Malta campaign.

Times: Why?

http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20140308/blogs/why.509742
Saturday, March 8, 2014, 09:00 by Alison Bezzina


It’s no secret that during the last general elections I came very close to voting PL but ultimately voted AD. Before that I always voted for PN, and hand on heart there’s no telling whom I’ll vote for in the future.

Because of my way of voting, and because most voters in Malta don’t understand the concept of being a free-thinking floater, capable of changing my mind every time, I’ve been accused (among other things) of lacking loyalty, of being easily manipulated and, of not having strong principles. I’ve heard it all but nothing sticks and, come next election, I’ll do the same - I’ll study and research all the important issues, and once again decide whom to vote for with no promise of a repeat for the future. That’s what works for me because parties change, people within them change, and as time goes by, you find out things about them you never knew.

Times: Cagliari take stand against homophobia

http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20140307/football/Cagliari-take-stand-against-homophobia.509600
Friday, March 7, 2014, 00:01

Serie A team Cagliari, led by midfielder Daniele Dessena, are taking on entrenched homophobia in Italian soccer by wearing rainbow coloured laces in their boots to express solidarity with gay people.

Dessena joined a campaign promoted by gay rights groups when he donned the multi-coloured laces at the San Siro against Inter on Feb. 23.

Struggling Cagliari managed a 1-1 draw with their rivals, but Dessena was the target of homophobic abuse from many of the Sardinian team’s own fans.