Why we need a planned economy
by Avery Wear
Common wisdom, even among socialists, is that large-scale economic planning doesn’t work. Avery Wear reviews three key texts on the question and argues that planning is not only feasible but necessary.
The making of a Black Bolshevik
A review of Winston James’s new biography of Claude McKay
by Bill MullenBill Mullen argues that McKay deserves a good Marxist biographer and has found one in Winston James.
To organize, give people work they want to do
A response to Aaron Hall on DSA labor strategy
by Zyad HammadZyad Hammad of DSA’s NYC Labor Branch argues that what’s missing in DSA organizing is a “scaffolding” of different tiers of engagement that provides opportunities for members take on labor work with low barriers to entry and then advance to deeper involvement as they learn and grow in commitment.
“They’re Here Already!”
The Timeless Frights of Invasion of the Body Snatchers
by Hank KennedyHank Kennedylooks at the ongoing debates around the politics behind the sci-fi horror classic Invasion of the Body Snatchers.
No U.S. intervention in Haiti!
Imperialism won’t fix the crisis it caused
by Ashley SmithTempest member Ashley Smith writes on why the Left must oppose the latest threat of U.S. military intervention in Haiti.
¡Mike Davis, presente!
by Anthony Arnove
Anthony Arnove honors Mike Davis (1946-2022) by remembering him as a comrade, fighter, and friend.
Courage at Sitong Bridge
The call for mass action in China
by Ruo YanPeng Lifa disappeared into the clutches of Chinese security forces in Beijing after he unfurled banners off a bridge with slogans attacking the autocracy of President Xi Jinping. But his daring act—and his manifesto calling for mass action to achieve democracy—have stirred hope for change and a discussion of strategy among Chinese on the mainland and around the world. Ruo Yan joins the discussion.
Will there be a national strike at UPS?
The status quo is untenable for rank-and-file Teamsters
by Joe AllenJoe Allen examines lessons from the 1997 UPS strike and considers the potential for a national strike against the company in 2023.
Solidarity with railroad workers!
Online panel in solidarity with railroad workers
by TempestRailroad Workers United and Haymarket Books present a panel of rank-and-file railroad workers in a discussion of one of the most important struggles in recent labor history.
Long Beach for abortion rights
Report from the front
by Dana CloudDana Cloud reports on a rally and march for abortion rights in Long Beach, CA earlier this month.