A revolutionary socialist organizing project
Building the resistance after the Kirk assassination
by Ashley SmithAshley Smith argues that the Left must reject both the civility trap that liberals and Democrats have fallen into, which simply legitimizes Kirk’s bigotry as debate, and the dead-end of individualist violence. The task for socialists is to advocate and build the capacity to carry out collective organizing, protests, and strikes to advance democratic demands.
Prioritizing great power rivalry with China, part two
by Ashley SmithDespite all the chaos, confusion, and faction fights, the Trump administration is united behind one project—escalating Washington’s imperial rivalry with China—argues Ashley Smith.
Prioritizing great power rivalry with China, part one
by Ashley SmithDespite all the chaos, confusion, and faction fights, the Trump administration is united behind one project—escalating Washington’s imperial rivalry with China—argues Ashley Smith.
Authoritarian nationalism, liberal capitulation, and resistance
by Ashley SmithUnlike eight years ago, there is little protest against Trump, who seems all-powerful. But his administration will be prevented from establishing stable rule by its deep internal divisions, policies that will exacerbate not solve the country’s problems, and its tendency to overreach and impose deeply unpopular policies. All of this will inevitably trigger resistance.
Trump’s victory and the tasks of the Left
by Ashley SmithAshley Smith analyzes the Democrats’ failure to defeat Trump and what it means for the Left.
Trump’s victory and the tasks of the Left
by Ashley SmithAshley Smith analyzes the Democrats’ failure to defeat Trump and what it means for the Left.
Socialists and the 2024 elections – A reply to Max Elbaum
by Ashley SmithAshley Smith responds to Max Elbaum’s overheated polemic on the question of strategy for socialists in the 2024 elections.
Chaos, conflict, and a creeping constitutional crisis
by Ashley SmithAshley Smith discusses the U.S. presidential election and the limitations of lesser-evilism.
Assassination attempt emboldens Trump, further immobilizes Democrats
by Ashley SmithAshley Smith analyzes the impact of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump on the deepening political crisis in the U.S.
An interview with Barbara Smith
by Ashley SmithTempest’s Ashley Smith interviews groundbreaking Black feminist Barbara Smith about uprisings both present and past.