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Kevin Van Meter discusses the 1947 pamphlet "the American Worker," its international impact and the significance of workers' inquiry.

Anandi Ramamurthy's history of the Bradford 12 trial, in which twelve members of the United Black Youth League were arrested on conspiracy charges for preparing to defend their community from fascists. Ramamurthy places the trial in the context of the urban riots which swept Britain in the summer of 1981 as well as detailing the solidarity campaign, their bold legal defence and eventual acquittal.

Anandi Ramamurthy's history of the Bradford 12 trial, in which twelve members of the United Black Youth League were arrested on conspiracy charges for preparing to defend their community from fascists. Ramamurthy places the trial in the context of the urban riots which swept Britain in the summer of 1981 as well as detailing the solidarity campaign, their bold legal defence and eventual acquittal.

Gerry Byrne responds to Dave Spencer and 'Salma Mackenzie' on the 1984 WSL split. See also Sects democracy and revolutionary unity It is tempting to dismiss Dave Spencer's letters as the grumblings of a disappointed old man. Why re-open an issue nearly two decades old (literally before some of our members were born)?

Article by Martin Glaberman on the divisions within the working class.