On sowing and reaping in Palestine
Perspectives on the ongoing genocide
by brian beanbrian bean analyzes Israel’s ongoing genocidal war and offers important perspectives for the resurgent movement for Palestinian liberation.
“From heroes to zeroes”
Report on the Kaiser Permanente strike
by Promise LiTempest’s Promise Li reports on Kaiser Permanente workers’ three-day strike, which ended October 10 with a tentative agreement but no contract.
Comprehending the Russian-Ukrainian War
Making use of Marxist history and theory
by Paul Le BlancPaul Le Blanc reviews Marxist theory and history and concludes that revolutionaries today need to defend the current resistance to the Russian invasion including its right to seek arms.
Demonstrations for a free Palestine continue
Three reports from the front
by Keith Rosenthal, Mel Bienenfield, and Ted McTaggartThree Tempest members report on demonstrations in New York City for Palestinian self-determination and a ceasefire.
“Mohammed El-Kurd will not be silenced”
Palestinian poet banned from in-person lecture at UVM
by Will Miller Lecture SeriesMohammed El-Kurd will speak remotely at the University of Vermont today after the administration caved to groundless complaints of antisemitism.
Settler colonial violence from the Dakota Uprising to Gaza
A reader’s view
by Brian WardBrian Ward writes about the Dakota’s resistance to U.S. settler colonialism and its parallels with the current situation in Gaza.
Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson is not on our side
A reply to Dennis Kosuth
by Joe AllenJoe Allen responds to a Tempest article on Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s role in passing a pro-Israel resolution before the city council.
Public sector strike on the horizon in Québec
by Benoit Renaud
Benoit Renaud looks at some of the dynamics and challenges surrounding a likely public sector strike in Québec.
Standing for justice in Palestine
Four reports from the front
by Paul KD, Sherry Wolf, Hank Kennedy, and Denée JacksonTempest members report on large and inspiring rallies, marches, and acts of civil disobedience over the past week in defense of Palestinian resistance and condemnation of Israel’s genocidal campaign in Gaza.
Why capitalism fails
Marxist crisis theory
by Charlie PostIn this talk, delivered in June 2023 at the Tempest NYC Marxism day school, Charlie Post discusses Marxist crisis theory.