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An old photograph of Cyfarthfa Castle near Merthyr.

‘O Arglwydd, dyma Gamwedd – Oh Lord, This is an Injustice’: Remembering the Merthyr Rising

As the event’s anniversary celebrations draw near, Adam Johannes remembers the Merthyr Rising of 1831, and says its spirit lives on today.

9th June (9th June)
  • People and Places

Progressive Patriots

Adam Johannes reflects on the injection of socialism into the nationalisms of Scotland, Catalonia and Quebec, and considers what it all means for Wales

21st June (20th June)
  • Politics and Policy

A modern mythology

What can contemporary Welsh theatre offer to social critique? Merlin Gable speaks to Chelsey Gillard and Jac Ifan Moore.

1st May (1st May)
  • Culture

Mark Drakeford’s socialist credentials

Adam Johannes argues that with no socialist First Minister on offer, a new socialist movement must be built in Wales.

14th January (11th January)
  • Politics and Policy

Turning the promise of 21st century socialism into reality

Steve Howell reflects on Mark Drakeford’s approach to governing Wales

4th January (4th January)
  • Politics and Policy

Mark Drakeford: a change of direction for Wales?

Aaron Hill reflects on what we know about Mark Drakeford’s approach, and what it could mean for housing

14th December (27th February)
  • Politics and Policy

The place of patriotism in 21st Century Britain

Michael Kenny explores what current Labour Party thinking about the English Question owes to the New Left pioneers

7th July (27th February)
  • Culture

The role of schools in promoting Welsh citizenship

Martin Johnes explores how we can avoid the marginalisation of Welsh history in the curriculum

27th May (27th February)
  • Politics and Policy

Whither Plaid Cymru: Independence is back in fashion

David Melding finds that nationalism trumps socialism in Plaid’s thinking

23rd January (23rd January)
  • Politics and Policy
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