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.
Reports from the front
BCTGM-Kellogg strike diary
by Ron LareRon Lare provides a report from the BCTGM-Kellogg picket line in Michigan.
In search of resistance
A review of The World Turned Upside Down
by Lee WengrafLee Wengraf reviews a new novel by Leo Zeiliig.
On (not) expelling Jamaal Bowman
The conclusion of the Bowman Crisis in DSA
by Andy SernatingerAfter weeks of public debate about DSA’s relationship to Congressional Representative Jamaal Bowman, DSA’s leadership announced that they will not expel Bowman. Andy Sernatinger reports on how the crisis unfolded and examines the forces at play.
Tempest Collective inaugural convention report
by Tempest Collective Steering Committee
A brief report from the first convention of the Tempest Collective, by the newly elected Steering Committee.
Solidarity with Sawant
Defeat the recall
by William GifisOn behalf of the Tempest Collective, William Gifis calls for solidarity with Kshama Sawant in the December 7 recall election.