Yugoslavia coverage shows importance of fund
Below are messages encouraging contributions to the $110,000 Militant and Perspectiva Mundial Fund and a letter from editor Martín Koppel to Militant readers.
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Dear Militant readers,
In addition to our ongoing coverage of labor struggles and resistance of working people to the assaults by the employers and the government, the Militant and Perspectiva Mundial are taking special steps to get out coverage of the working-class upsurge in Yugoslavia and the struggle of the Palestinian people for self-determination. And we'reproducing a special issue of Perspectiva Mundial to keep up with these developments.
A three-person international reporting team joined a student correspondent for the Militant in Yugoslavia this week and filed its first report, published in this issue. Reading the articles it is easy to see how invaluable they are in learning the truth about Yugoslavia, the results of the imperialist war against the people of that country, and the ways in which workers, farmers, and youth are seeking to defend their interests and historic conquests.
We have also devoted considerable space to reprint articles and documents explaining the Palestinian struggle and the events in Yugoslavia, such as the excerpt this week on the Yugoslav revolution. We hope you will contribute generously to the Militant and Perspectiva Mundial Fund, which helps make initiatives such as this possible.
Special events are being organized by supporters of the Militant and Perspectiva Mundial in New York City and San Francisco that will feature reports and discussion on these developments and on the extent and character of resistance growing within the U.S. working class. Both meetings are focal points for the Militant and Perspectiva Mundial Fund and where the drive can go way over the top. Please fill in the coupon below and send it in today. Every contribution is welcome and needed. Your comments on the Militant will also be appreciated.
In solidarity,
Martín Koppel
Editor, Militant and Perspectiva Mundial
Send contributions to: The Militant, 410 West St., New York, N.Y. 10014, including name and address.
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