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• Editorial - Scotland Bucks the Trend - DGS Analysis of the European Election Results

• Latest news and views - Two articles on the EU: Graeme McIver argues that it was right to support No2EU-Yes2Democracy; Hugh Kerr on why the No2EU campaign was wrong about Europe; Human Rights legislation is often attacked by the press and by the right. Shirley Gibb provides a short history of human rights laws.

• DGS Special Report - Laura Adamson from Families Against Coroporate Killers, reveals the human tragedies that can occur due to inadequate health and safety legislation.

• History - John Wight celebrates the life and times of the legendary socialist James Connolly; In the first of two articles, Gary Fraser discusses the life and times of Adolf Hitler focusing on why so many people were prepared to follow the Nazis.

• Science - In the second instalment of his articles on Charles Darwin, Steve Arnott takes issue with the assertion that socialism is impossible because human nature is inherently selfish.

• Culture - Steve Arnot reviews Strip the Willow the second novel from John Aberdein; Football has a become a big business. Willie Duncan raises the issue of who owns the clubs and looks at why Barcelona FC might provide something of an alternative; In the Tragedy of Susan Boyle John Wight explores the darker side of celebrity culture; David Campbell discusses the cultural, emotional and social importance of storytelling.

• International - Israel must be held to account for human rights abuses against the Palestinian people. Kevin Connor argues why there needs to be an organised boycott of Israel; Graham Campbell on Zimbabwe PM Morgan Tsvangirai's visit to UK showing crisis of leadership.

• That’s a good idea - Is it possible to reconcile the convenience of the car with concerns about the environment. Shirley Gibb looks at the Edinburgh City Car Club.

• Why I am a Socialist - This is the first in a series of interviews with socialist campaigners. Gary Fraser talks to Anne Edmonds about her involvement with the socialist movement. 

• The Big Idea - Geoff Skeet on Humanism.

• + Your Letters - Letter criticising John Wight’s article on the economy; Letter on the 40^th anniversary of the moon landings.