Issue 58 of
Red Banner: a magazine of socialist ideas
is out now
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Oh, what a lovely war?
Maeve Connaughton reflects on the centenary of the first world war, and the wars which plague the world today
SOCIALIST CLASSICS Franz Jakubowski, Ideology and Superstructure in Historical Materialism
A little-known but profound exploration of the Marxist view of history discussed by Joe Conroy
The ballad of Joe Hill: Blue collar blues
As the centenary of his execution approaches, Mike Marino tells the ever-inspiring story of a labour martyr
Níl leigheas ar an chrá ach pósadh
Pléann Sinéad Nic Íomhair cuid de na ceisteanna a bhaineann leis an reifreann ar chomhionannas pósta
Legends of the fall
Twenty five years after the collapse of Stalinism, Aindrias Ó Cathasaigh looks at its consequences then and since
The Hidden Connolly
James Connolly articles unpublished since his death, discussing capitalism, imperialism, labour representation, and nationalists
Outside the ivory towers
Michelle Charlton reviews the latest collection of poetry from Kevin Higgins