BDS is about justice, not antisemitism
by Barnaby Raine
Historian Barnaby Raine examines the myths Israel creates in order to perpetuate its occupation of Palestine – including the myth that anti-Zionism is antisemitism.
In bird flu, capitalism is the culprit
But will the avian influenza H5N1 kill us all?
by Sam FriedmanSam Friedman discusses the role of capitalism in the H5N1 virus’s potential to mutate and become a pandemic.
The (not so) new red scare
Zionists weaponize “antisemitism” to crack down on academic freedom
by Dana CloudDana Cloud describes the crackdown on scholars in the Cal State system as an example of the broader pattern of weaponizing the charge of “antisemitism” against faculty and students who have spoken out against the Zionist genocide in Gaza.
Who and what is the ruling class?
Composition and divisions among capitalists
by Josh OnJosh On discusses who makes up the ruling class and how they maintain their rule.
The Left and U.S. politics today
An interview with Aaron Amaral
by Aaron AmaralThe International Socialist League interviewed Tempest member Aaron Amaral about the state of U.S. politics today and the role of a radicalizing Left in responding to economic crisis, the presidential elections, the labor movement, and the ongoing Israeli genocide in Gaza.
The transformative power of solidarity
A review of Leah Hunt-Hendrix and Astra Taylor, Solidarity: The Past, Present, and Future of a World-Changing Idea
by Avery WearA review of Leah Hunt-Hendrix and Astra Taylor, Solidarity: The Past, Present, and Future of a World-Changing Idea
Imperialism and anti-imperialism today
by Ashley Smith
Ashley Smith explores the asymmetric multipolar world order and the challenges it poses for the Left.
Convergence of labor and Palestine on campus
Interview from Dartmouth College
by TempestInterview with two striking grad workers at Dartmouth College, part of GOLD-UE’s newly formed Palestine caucus.
From student revolt to workers’ power
… as UC academic workers are poised to strike
by Helen ScottAs California academic workers prepare to strike against repression of pro-Palestine activism, Helen Scott discusses the connection between student struggle and workers’ action.
Defend the encampments!
Reflections on the Zionist assault at UCLA
by Julian YinJulian Lin reports on the mob assault on UCLA’s pro-Palestine encampment and argues that the assailants were fascists—and the movement needs to respond with militant self-defense.