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Peace News - press release

Peace News | 03.02.2005 11:47 | Anti-militarism

On 1 February 2005 the new-look Peace News hit the streets.
After five years of publishing a quarterly magazine with a distinct international focus, Peace News returns to its roots with a monthly tabloid, focusing on issues vital to the broad British peace and anti-war movements.

February 2005 issue
February 2005 issue


Published since 1936, Peace News has been produced in a range of formats and frequencies, but has always maintained its political commitment to nonviolence and radical social transformation in pursuit of a more peaceful and just world. The current move to monthly production is a direct response to the need to affirm and strengthen the British peace movement and to act as a truly independent space where the voices of our diverse and energetic community can be heard.

**The obligatory quote(s)**
Speaking prior to the launch, PN editor Ippy D said:

- "Peace News is returning to its rightful place - at the heart of the British peace movement. And we will be working hard over the coming year to engage with the broad peace and anti-war movements and the wider community.”

- “Peace News will appeal to people already involved in the peace movement and those people who are attracted by nonviolent alternatives and who are keen to hear more.”

- “As a quality independent media outlet, Peace News will play its role in supporting, educating, advocating and agitating to bring about positive change."

**What's inside?**
Highlights of the February 2005 issue include:

- Frontpage news story highlighting the start of on-site work to develop Britain's nuclear weapons factory, and the response of anti-nuclear activists and campaigners;
- Comment and analysis pieces on the paradoxes of the "Save the Scottish Regiments" campaign, the prognosis for "self-assembly" and the Northern Ireland peace process and a look at disability discrimination and the hypocrisy of the courts system;
- Love your enemy ... everyone can change. Working on the good nonviolence principle that "everyone can change”, a new "love your enemy" column - in which those ripe for redemption get their sins exposed - profiles new boy on the block Home Secretary Charles Clarke

The issue also contains a vibrant mix of topical news, features, reviews, letters and events listings

**PeaceNews online**
In conjunction with the launch of the tabloid, a new series of web features and a websubscription system also go live on 1 February at PeaceNews online. As well as existing news, events and resources sections, a private area containing additional features and reviews will be available to all subscribers and also as a standalone “websubscription”. All subscribers will also receive additional discounts in the PeaceNews online webshop and have access to private unmoderated discussion fora.
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Notes
1. Peace News began publishing in June 1936
2. The Peace News title is owned by Peace News Ltd, a not-for-profit company
3. The new tabloid Peace News will be published 10x pa, typically with 12 full-colour pages on improved newsprint. Tabloid subscriptions start at £10 pa.
4. Please ask for a sample copy (email  admin@peacenews.info, or write to the address below)
5. Peace News Ltd also publish "PeaceNews online" at  http://www.peacenews.info.
6. Please contact Ippy for further information, interviews, etc. tel 020 7278 3344;  editorial@peacenews.info
7. Subscribe or buy bulk copies online at:  http://www.peacenews.info/webshop/

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