Workers can lead against Covid-19
In defense of life, health, and sanity
by TempestA Tempest editorial calls for more collective action in defense of our health, our lives, and our well-being over business as usual.
Not essential? Brainerd grocery workers fight back
Reports from the front
by Paul KDPaul KD reports on a new contract for grocery workers at five stores in and around Brainerd, Minnesota.
Electoral advances for the revolutionary left in Argentina
An interview with Cele Fierro
by Natalia TylimNatalia Tylim interviews Cele Fierro following an electoral breakthrough for the revolutionary Left in Argentina.
Not so…grrrrrrreat!
The Kellogg’s strike concludes
by Joe AllenThe eleven-week strike against Kellogg’s ended on December 21 when workers represented by the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers, and Grain Millers’ International Union (BCTGM) ratified the latest contract proposal (Agreement). … Continue Reading Not so…grrrrrrreat!
When Comic Books Threatened the U.S.A. (and the world)
by Hank Kennedy
Hank Kennedy reminds us of a period of all-sided culture war against comic books, pointing at its lessons and aftermath today.
Eleanor Marx and the case for Christmas trees
Socialism means happiness
by Aaron AmaralAaron Amaral on EP Thompson’s writing on Eleanor Marx and the meaning of the Christmas tree.
Building a mass movement with no apologism
The Left and the Communist Party of China
by Travis S.Within and outside DSA, many on the Left have aligned themselves with the Communist Party of China (CPC). Guest author Travis S. submitted this piece to Tempest in the interest of furthering debate on the question of how the left should relate to the CPC. He explores the contradictions and implications of tying the Left to the ruling party of China.
Nothing natural about this disaster
Profit over people kills workers in the Midwest
by Thomas HummelThomas Hummel discusses how climate change-fueled tornadoes and corporate greed caused the deaths of workers at Amazon and Mayfield Consumer Products in the Midwest.
What’s become of the rank and file strategy?
by Mel Bienenfeld
Mel Bienenfeld traces the evolution of the debates around the rank and file strategy within New York City Democratic Socialists of America and DSA nationally.
Reports from the front
Deny the permit! Give us clean air for Xmas!
by Linda LoewReport from
Linda Loew on a Chicago protest against General Iron’s air pollution.