IN THE NINETIES, millions of women and men have taken part in mobilisations against the evils of capitalism and the bureaucratic dictatorships. This reflects the fact that humanity face widening dangers. Ecological, military, social and economic devastation faces millions of people. Many more people recognise the barbaric nature of capitalism. In a situation where the inability of the social democratic an communist parties to provide socialist solutions is becoming clearer, the task of creating new leaderships remains ahead. Socialist Outlook is written and sold by socialists committed to this struggle. We are the British supporters of the world-wide marxist organisation, the Fourth International. We stand for the revolutionary transformation of society and a pluralist, socialist democracy world wide. b 5,, I am writing to you as a young socialist hoping to contribute to the job of producing a publication that I hope will be able to fulfil some kind of a role in helping bring open debate to the converted Left, convert new people to the Left, and act as a useful publication for people trying to get involved with socialism.
The reason that I have chosen to try and do this is last year when I first became interested in socialist ideas it was very hard to get involved with socialism, in any way.
I am hoping that this publication can make that task easier for anyone in a similar situation by providing an introduction to socialist ideas combined with a list of addresses for people to write to.
For example it is very frustrating that no organisation to the left of the Labour Party is active in this area around Peterborough, and I hope to help build the Left locally with this publication and help socialists in other places in a similar position.
In order to do this, I would like to ask for your assistance. Firstly, I would like to ask you if it would be alright for your address and details of what you do to be included in the publication on a directory on the back page of the journal.
Secondly, I would ask for you to mention the publication in your publications or if any young socialists ask for an address of an 'introductory socialist publication.
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Of course, I would like to be able to promote your organisation in any way possible, and would therefore like you to keep the publication informed of any news involving your organisation such as the release of publications etc.
YU doesn't want to compete with any of your publications in any way, and will always encourage people to purchase and consider them.
M I Willgress, Editor, Young Left Journal • For further information contact M I Willgress, Editor, Young Left Journal, 26 Chisenhale, Orton Waterville, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 5FP. We welcome readers' letters on any topic. Letters over 400 words may be cut for Sace easons. Write to Socialist Outlook, PO Box 1109, London N4 2UU. email: [email protected] Post code _Age -_-