In Memoriam: Hugo Blanco (1934-2023)
a poem
by Warren MontagIn this poem, Warren Montag remembers Peruvian revolutionary Hugo Blanco (1934-2023).
Construyendo un movimiento masivo para detener Cop City
by Erwin Freed
En este artículo, publicado en Tempest en inglés, Erwin Freed de Workers’ Voice escribe sobre la lucha contra la construcción de Cop City en Atlanta, la cual ha llegado a ser la primera línea de batalla contra el estado carcelario.
Celebrating pride month
while our rights are under attack
by Eric MaroneyIn this Tempest editorial, Eric Maroney for the Editorial Board explains why Stonewall and its legacy remain important to our understanding of queer resistance-more than ever at a time when LGBTQIA people find themselves under attack.
Reflections on the Oakland teachers’ strike
How to gauge an outcome
by Bill BalderstonBill Balderston assesses the challenges and victories of the Oakland educators strike.
Time for DSA’s internationalists to show solidarity with Ukraine
Readers’ Views
by John LawrenceTempest reader John Lawrence writes in support of amendments to DSA convention proposals on internationalism and Ukraine solidarity.
It’s a smaller world in DeSantis’ Florida
Building the movement for queer and trans liberation
by Eric MaroneyEric Maroney provides an analysis of the response to the ongoing wave of attacks against queer and trans youth in the U.S. with a focus on Florida governor and recently announced presidential candidate Ron DeSantis.
Vote no and fight for more
NYC teachers should reject this deal
by Keegan O'BrienFive years ago, New York City forced its teachers to take cuts in health coverage. This year they’re offering a sub-inflation raise. Keegan O’Brien calls for a NO vote and explains how to build a fight to win more.
Disability justice movements: history and practice
Part two, Socialism and Disability Justice roundtable, Socialism 2022
by Dana Cloud and Nina LozanoIn this second article of two (the first is here) on disability justice and socialism, from a roundtable held at Socialism 2022, Dana Cloud and Nina Lozano explore the history of social movements by people with disabilities and suggest lessons for socialist practice today.
Strike Ready?
Perspectives on the U.S. Left, the Teamsters, and UPS
by Joe AllenTempest member Joe Allen explores the role of the Left in preparing for the potential Teamsters strike this summer.
The political economy of disability
Part one: Disability and socialism roundtable, Socialism 2022
by Keith RosenthalIn this first article of two on disability justice and socialism, from a roundtable held at Socialism 2022, Keith Rosenthal explains how the category of disability and oppression based on ability are rooted in the capitalist economic system.