Campus policing today
An interview with Karma Chávez on the University of Texas
by Karma Chávez and Dana CloudUniversity of Texas professor Karma Chávez describes a new era of campus collaboration with police.
Imperial poison in Russian politics
Reaction, cynicism, and division three years after the invasion of Ukraine
by Oleg SheinAs we approach the three year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Oleg Shein, a Russian historian, and a former MP in the Russian State Duma, assesses the impact on Russian politics both now and for its future.
After the South Korean coup attempt
Political crisis and the question of strategy for the social movement left
by Hong MyungkyoHong Myungkyo explains the reason why martial law was rescinded was because of the citizens’ resistance to it, and the reason why state violence under martial law was not implemented as Yoon had hoped was because there remains, in South Korean society generally, a living memory of recent and successful democratic struggles, a history of popular resistance.
Women’s liberation and the fight against the Trump regime
A reply to the Tempest editorial
by Linda LoewLinda Loew replies to the Tempest editorial from January 2025 highlighting the misogynistic attacks on women and bodily autonomy and the centrality of these struggles to an anti-capitalist resistance to the Trump regime.
Trump seizes power in D.C.
Authoritarian nationalism, liberal capitulation, and resistance
by Ashley SmithUnlike eight years ago, there is little protest against Trump, who seems all-powerful. But his administration will be prevented from establishing stable rule by its deep internal divisions, policies that will exacerbate not solve the country’s problems, and its tendency to overreach and impose deeply unpopular policies. All of this will inevitably trigger resistance.
Pandemic futures
by Sam Friedman, Sara Johnson, and Karyn Pomerantz
Sam Friedman, Sara Johnson and Karyn Pomerantz report on the threat of a Bird Flu pandemic, analyzing capitalism’s failures in mitigating pandemics like COVID-19. They argue for a socialist vision of public health that prioritizes the well-being of people, the welfare of animals and a commitment to protect the environment.
Who and what is the ruling class?
Part two: The market and the state
by Josh OnIn part two of “Who and What is the Working Class,” Josh On discusses the relationship between the market and the state. Part one is here.
Defending trans students in NYC schools
Families, educators, and allies fight to rescind transphobic District Two CEC resolution 248
by Danielle BullockEducator Danielle Bullock reports on the struggle to defend transgender students, arguing that solidarity among teachers, transgender students, activists, and community members will be crucial for NYC to remain a progressive oasis in Trump’s America.
What’s next for the Syrian revolution?
Challenges and organizing since Assad’s fall
by TempestA Tempest sponsored panel: “What’s next for the Syrian revolution? Challenges and organizing since Assad’s fall”
Solidarity with Ali Abunimah
Oppose the Swiss government’s repression of Palestine activists
by TempestTempest joins the call to release Ali Abunimah from Swiss detention.