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The authors introduce the issue's section which contains articles focusing on the evolution of the Québec political party Rassemblement pour l'indépendance nationale (RIN), or rally for national independence, from an independence movement to a political party from 1960 to 1968.

The article presents an historical overview of strikes in Québec, with a focus on the Asbestos Strike of 1949, and the Common Front Strikes of 1972. The author discusses the participation of intellectuals in both movements, which were seen at that time not only as syndicalist movements but also as part of a social movement in Québec. The author presents a comparative analysis between both events, to find a link with the 2012 Québec student protests. Other subjects mentioned include the Révolution tranquille, citizen participation, and political parties in Québec.

An introduction to the journal is presented in which the authors discuss the journal's twenty years, its contributors, and upcoming changes. Also discussed are loi 78, a Québec law which enables college students to receive instruction from the higher education institutions they attend, and the 2012 college students' strike.

The authors reflect on the principles of the Bulletin d'histoire politique (BHP), quarterly journal that presents thematic issues on various facets of Québec's history and politics, with particular focus given to underpinnings such as an inclusive conception of political history, a free flow of ideas, and a defense of political history as a discipline.

A literary criticism of the book "Éloge de la violence" by Bernard Dagenais is presented. It outlines the author's thoughts on how Dagenais treated the concept of violence, on the relationship between violence and politics, as well as on the language and structure of the book. Particular focus is given to the October 1970 events, and to the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States.

An introduction to the journal is presented which discusses the political and cultural relationship that exists between the Canadian Province of Quebec and France. The cooperation between the two in the academic arena, militarily, as well as in international political bodies is outlined.

This article looks at the history of Quebec's left wing traditions as seen by Charles Gagnon. The article examines left political parties of the 1960s, their place in Quebec's history, and looks at Gagnon's involvement with the Front de libération du Québec (FLQ) and writer Pierre Vallières. Also examined are Gagnon's period of involvement with Communism and the left's restructuring in the 1970s following the hostage taking crisis (October crisis). Further topics include changes to the left parties in the 1980s due to budget cuts, economic crisis, and the dwindling of political activists.

The article presents an introduction to a special dossier focusing on political opposition and demonstrations during the 20th century in Québec.