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Obituary: Ken Douglas (1935 - 2022)
John Kerr writes on the legacy of trade unionist Ken Douglas. First published in October 2022 for volume two of The Commonweal.
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Our History: The Socialist Church
Martin Crick writes on one of the earliest socialist organisations in New Zealand. First published October 2022 for volume two of The Commonweal.
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In Memory of Jimmy O’Dea (1935-2021)
David Colyer says Ave Atque Vale to veteran socialist Jimmy O'Dea. First published in October 2022 for The Commonweal, this is part one of two entries.
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Our History: Labour Day in New Zealand
Martin Crick tracks the history of Labour Day in New Zealand. First published in October 2022 for volume two of The Commonweal.
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Biography of Daniel Guérin - Part One: Neither God nor Master.
Rhys Maxsted writes on the life and politics of French communist Daniel Guérin. First published in October 2022, this is part one of two articles.
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Abolish the Family?
Tom Roud considers arguments, historical and contemporary, on family abolition. First published in October 2022.
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Vic Books and the crumbling of the managerial class: A response to Sarah Laing & Reflections on the Freedom Protests
Fergus Stratford reflects on the attitudes of the Wellington urban liberal commentariat with the help of psychoanalyist Jacques Lacan. First published…
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The Cost of Living Crisis
Upton Price considers the cost of living crisis, inflation, and the common myths and explanations for both. First published in October 2022.
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