A revolutionary socialist organizing project
New hopes and new hazards for the NYC Left
by BC HamiltonWhile the project of reforming the Democratic Party from within is a strategic non-starter, BC Hamilton cautions socialists against mere dismissal of Zohran Mamdani. Rather, he argues that a sober understanding of the limitations of Mamdani’s electoral strategy of inside-out reform must be married to a proactive campaign of solidaristic organizing.
Now is the time for independent politics and solidarity without exception
by Tempest National CommitteeThe Tempest Collective argues that now is the time to throw ourselves into movements opposing President Trump and argue for the politics of solidarity.
Assessment of No Kings Day
by Jesse HagopianSeattle educator, author, and socialist Jesse Hagopian discusses how leftists need to approach people attending mass protests against Trump.
Reports on rallies and marches from across the U.S.
by TempestTempest members report back and reflect on No Kings demonstrations across the US.
Against U.S. imperialism and genocide
by Tempest National CommitteeThe Tempest National Committee prepared the following statement in response to the Trump administration’s bombing of Iran.
Imran Kamyana assesses the social forces at play in Israel’s war against Iran.
Venezuela and Marea’s political vision
by Marea SocialistaThe Venezuelan socialist organization Marea Socialista offers a powerful critique of the Maduro government and calls for independent working-class organization.
The reason why so many people are turning to the far right
by Ilya Budraitskis and Philipp SchmidIlya Budraitskis discusses the successes of the far-right internationally, the post-fascists, and what the Left must do in response.
The first weekend
by Tempest LATempest members provide a gripping account of the rise of pro-immigrant resistance and police and military backlash in Los Angeles.
Reports and assessment on recent LGBTQ organizing
by Danielle Bullock, Eric Fretz, and Keegan O’BrienWithin a few days of Trump’s first anti-trans executive order, protests were called, and trans people and their allies began to gather in large numbers to demonstrate their opposition in NYC and beyond. To grow and sustain this opposition, it is important for organizers to recount and reflect on the shape and form of struggle thus far.