Next month
it will be fifty years since the very first Vanguard was published. By
any measure Vanguard is the longest continuously published revolutionary
newspaper in Australia.
It is a
tribute to the dedication and loyalty of many comrades who have generously
given their time and effort to the tasks that contribute to bringing
revolutionary ideas, analysis and news to the working class.
These comrades
include the writers, both regular and occasional, editors, proof-readers,
comrades who do the lay-out, fold the wrappers, and do the mailing and
distribution.
The Vanguard
team greatly appreciates all those readers who have supported the paper over
the years with their comments and criticisms, their subscriptions and donations.
In the period ahead,
the Australian people will face harsh times. US imperialism is tightening its
grip on the Pacific region. There is the threat of war. The economy is
stagnating, jobs are drying up, casualisation and off-shoring are undermining
hard-won conditions for the working class, and social services and benefits are
being wound back. Austerity measures and further anti-union attacks are in the
pipeline.
The political line of Vanguard
on many of these issues strikes a chord with people, but needs to reach many
more. Readers and subscribers are urged to find ways to increase the
distribution of Vanguard, and contribute articles, comments and whatever
financial assistance they can afford.
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