Can shattering capitalist economic theory lead to revolution?
A review of Clara Mattei’s Escape from Capitalism: An Intervention
by Mel BienenfeldTempest’s Mel Bienenfeld reviews Clara Mattei’s Escape from Capitalism.
Mayor Mamdani’s program in peril?
The missing strategy for struggle
by Mel BienenfeldMel Bienenfeld evaluates the first 100+ days of Mayor Zohran Mamdani and argues that a strategy, different than the Mayor’s and based on actively building strong and independent institutions of political resistance, will be necessary both to win the promised reforms and take forward any socialist vision worthy of its name.
The candidate, the billionaires, and the Democrats
Mamdani navigates New York’s ruling circles
by Mel BienenfeldMel Bienenfeld explains the relationship of Zohran Mamdani to New York elites.
Prospects for organized mass struggle
There are no guarantees
by Mel BienenfeldMel Bienenfeld offers an optimistic assessment of the emerging struggles against Trumpism and calls for greater organization.
The Legacy of October 7
A response to brian bean
by Mel BienenfeldMel Beinenfeld assesses the Hamas attack of October 7 and its consequences.