Minerva (Norwegian periodical)

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Minerva is a Norwegian conservative periodical that started publishing in 1924. It was started by members of the Conservative Students' association in Oslo, and is traditionally the journal of conservative students. The magazine journal positioned itself at the intersection of mainstream conservatism and radical right-wing currents, and supported the Nazi seizure of power in Germany during the 1930s. In the 21st century the magazine has also published several anti-LGBT+ and "anti-woke" writers. In 2024, Nils August Andresen is executive editor, Torbjørn Røe Isaksen editor on society, Kristian Meisingset on culture and Fredrik Gierløff on politics. Magnus Thue is Chief executive officer. [1] [2] It receives financial support from Liberal Science Institute, [3] Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation and the Conservative Party of Norway. [4]

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References

  1. "Redaksjon og redaksjonsråd" (in Norwegian). minerva.as. Archived from the original on 22 November 2010. Retrieved 26 October 2010.
  2. "Tidsskriftet Minerva" [The Periodical Minerva] (in Norwegian). Nettavisen. Archived from the original on 23 October 2010. Retrieved 23 October 2010.
  3. "Prosjekter som LIFO har gitt støtte" [Projects LIFO has given support to] (in Norwegian). Liberal Science Institute. Archived from the original on 24 July 2011. Retrieved 23 October 2010.
  4. "Om Minerva" [About Minerva] (in Norwegian). Minerva. Archived from the original on 22 November 2010. Retrieved 23 October 2010.

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