Issue 97
Jan – Feb 2017
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This edition focuses on the centenary of the Russian revolution of 1917 and the forthcoming local elections in May. Please consider supporting SLR by taking out a paid subscription just, click on the 'Join Us' button above.
The Editor, Gregor Gall, reflects on the October revolution in Russia which would spark revolutions around Europe, mostly obviously in Italy (1919-1920) and Germany (1918-1923).
William Bonnar examines what happened in revolutionary Russia.
Dave Sherry looks at the achievements of the new order.
Pat Kelly looks at the impact of the implosion of Soviet socialism.
John Foster recounts the roots of Red Clydeside and the influence of the October revolution.
Stephen Collins looks at how Russian social realism was adapted for Scotland
Dave Watson says local democracy is under pressure from Tory austerity and Scottish Government centralisation.
Phil McGarry outlines what progressive councils should be doing .
Willie Sullivan considers what local democracy should look like.
Colin Fox looks at the achievements and legacy of Castro.
Gerry Friedman surveys the wreckage and coming battles in the Disunited States of America.
Martin Cloonan and John Williamson say the MU has faced conditions that other unions now do.
Mike Quille explains what the Culture Matter initiative is about.
Following the Jimmy Reid annual lecture by Jeremy Corbyn MP in October last year, we publish two poems about Jimmy Reid.
Robin Jones reviews 'Muslims in Scotland: The Making of Community in a Post-9/11 World' by Stefano Bonino.
Stephen Smellie reviews 'Scottish Unemployed Workers Network, Righting Welfare Wrongs'.
Vladimir McTavish can never remember a year where he felt less optimistic about the future!