Verdandisten
 Masthead of Verdandisten, 1 June 1899 | |
| Categories | Social policy, temperance, community activism |
|---|---|
| Frequency | Periodical |
| Format | Magazine |
| Publisher | Verdandi |
| Founded | 1897 |
| First issue | March 4, 1897 |
| Country | Sweden |
| Based in | Stockholm |
| Language | Swedish |
| Website | www |
| ISSN | 0346-3869 |
Verdandisten is a Swedish periodical published by the social‑political organization Verdandi. The magazine was first issued in 1897 and has historically served as a platform for social policy, sobriety advocacy, and community organizing within the Swedish temperance and workers’ movements.[1]
History
Verdandisten was launched on March 4, 1897, as the official organ of the Verdandi movement.[1] Throughout its history, the magazine has used several subtitles reflecting its evolving mission, including:
- Organ för Nykterhets‑orden Verdandi - (Organ of the Verdandi Temperance Order)
- Organ för Verdandi, arbetarnas nykterhetsförbund - (Organ of Verdandi, the workers' temperance association)
- Språkrör för socialpolitik och medmänsklighet - (Voice for social policy and humanity)
- En tidning från Verdandi om gemenskap och solidaritet - (A newspaper from Verdandi about community and solidarity)[1]
Special issues and supplements have appeared, including the May Day agitation issue Vårbud (1915) and the youth supplement Verdandistens ungdomsblad (1907–1914).[1]
Content
The magazine typically features:
- Social policy commentary
- Temperance and alcohol‑policy debates
- Worker rights and community activism
- Interviews and cultural reflections
- Reports from Verdandi’s local chapters
Notable contributors have included John Bååth, Hjalmar Eriksson, and Björn Hasselblad.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Libris 2026.
- ↑ Verdandi 2024.
Bibliography
- Verdandi (2024). "Verdandisten". Verdandi. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
- Libris (2026). "Verdandisten". Kungliga biblioteket. Retrieved 14 June 2026.