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Debs Magazine
(1921-1923)
Introduction
The Debs Magazine began life in August 1921 as the Debs Freedom Monthly. Its primary goal was to secure freedom for Eugene V. Debs, who had been sentenced to ten years in prison for his opposition to World War I, and other political prisoners. Other causes championed by the journal included workers' rights, collective and democratic ownership of industry; and recognition of the Soviet government.
After Debs was pardoned and released from prison in December 1921 the journal was renamed Debs Magazine and it became a mouthpiece for the Socialist leader to espouse his views on a wide range of subjects. Its subtitle was "A Magazine of Militant Socialism" and its masthead bore the slogan "For a United Working Class on Every Front."
In 1923, Debs' health, which had been undermined during his prison years, took a turn for the worse, and he severely curtailed his activities. At this point, Debs Magazine came to an end.
1921
Volume 1, Number 1, August 1921
Volume 1, Number 2, September 1921
Volume 1, Number 3, October 1921
Volume 1, Number 4, November 1921
Volume 1, Number 5, December 1921
1922
Volume 1, Number 6, February 1922
Volume 1, Number 7, March 1922
Volume 1, Number 8, April 1922
Volume 1, Number 9, May 1922
Volume 1, Number 10, June 1922
Volume 1, Number 11, July 1922
Volume 1, Number 12, August 1922
Volume 2, Number 13, September 1922
Volume 2, Number 14, October 1922
Volume 2, Number 15, November 1922
Volume 2, Number 16, December 1922
1923
Volume 2, Number 17, January 1923
Volume 2, Number 18, February 1923
Volume 2, Number 19, March 1923
Volume 2, Number 20, April 1923
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