''Politis'' is a weekly
left-wing
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anti-capitalist
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French
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news magazine
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published in Paris, France.
History and profile
The magazine was established by Bernard Langlois under the title of ''Politis-le Citoyen'' in January 1988.
[ Before it was renamed as ''Politis'' the name of the magazine was changed to ''Le Nouveau Politis''.][ The headquarters of the magazine is in Paris, and it was previously published on a monthly basis.]
Although ''Politis'' has a left-wing stance it has no political affiliation and publishes articles by the figures from various leftist parties and organizations, including French Communist Party
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(PCF), the New Anti-Capitalist Party (NPA), ATTAC and the Alternatifs movement.[ The magazine has also an ecologist approach.][
''Politis'' is financed through subscription.] In 1996 the magazine had a circulation of 25,000 copies.[
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References
External links
''Politis'' website
1988 establishments in France
Communist magazines
French-language magazines
Magazines established in 1988
Magazines published in Paris
Monthly magazines published in France
News magazines published in France
Political magazines published in France
Weekly magazines published in France
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