THE SHORT break in the publication of Socialist Outlook has seen huge mobilisations of the black masses in South Africa. the deepening crisis in Bosnia and important developments in the class struggle in Britain. The need for a revolutionary marxist voice in the labour movement has never been greater.
During our break we have bought new computer equipment, put in place new stati members and redesigned the paper. We also held a very successtul national school of supporters on writing for, and Socialist building support for, the paper.
Our modest 22000 fund drive to buy new computers has been oversubscribed by more than 50 per cent, enabling us to buy more software than we originally anticipated. A warm 'thank you' to all the comrades who generously gave us money - particularly the Nottingham comrade who gave us £800.
Not all of the changes we want have been incorporated Into the first issue; there will be more in the next few issues. But we hope our readers like the new-style paper. Having achieved it, however, we cannot rest on our laurels. Now is the time to get out and win new readers and subscribers.
The new-style paper is a weapon in the fight to build the marxist movement. It is only useful if a large number of our readers have an active relationship to the paper.
We want your letters, articies ano lotos. most or all we need to win a larger audience for the paper.
Every reader can play a role in getting friends and political contacts to buy the paper regularly or subscribe. continued need for financial support. Producing a newspaper is expensive, and achieving our relaunch fund drive for continued financial support is ended. If you like the new paper - say it with cash.
SOCIALIST OUTLOOK No. 41. May 1, 1993. Page 4 WAF warn: