What happened to Red Chicago?
by Joe Allen
Joe Allen analyzes the recent “yes” votes for Mayor Lightfoot’s Bally casino proposal as part of the narrowing horizons for the socialist alderpeople.
It’s their democracy, not ours, but we must defend it
by David Renton
Bourgeois democracy isn’t full democracy, but British socialist David Renton argues that socialists should not be indifferent when the ruling class threatens to shed its democratic skin.
A call for internationalism
From our readers: May Day 2022 remarks
by Bob KosuthBob Kosuth, in his remarks from May Day 2022, argues for the centrality of an internationalist perspective in our political work.
Working women in Iraq:
Forced to work without independence
by Workers Against SectarianismWorking women in Iraq and their living and working conditions have received little attention in research, media, and politics. Working-class women are often [improperly] categorized […]. In addition, the interventions … Continue Reading Working women in Iraq:
A rebel’s guide to Walter Rodney
A Tempest online event
by TempestChinedu Chukwudinma speaks on Walter Rodney’s political legacy and the revived interest in his work for a new generation today.
An unstable triumph: the Philippines after the election
Interview with Walden Bello
by Ashley SmithTempest’s Ashley Smith interviews Walden Bello in this follow-up interview after the national elections in the Philippines on May 9, which saw the consolidation of power under the right-wing populist and authoritarian Marcos/Duterte ticket.
Europe’s energy addiction
by Thomas Hummel
Thomas Hummel provides analyses of the environmental impact caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the ongoing war.
A Tempest-zine discussion w/ Lois Weiner
Capitalism and the changing classroom
by TempestAs part of our bi-weekly discussion forum, the Tempest Collective hosts author Lois Weiner to discuss her recent article, “Capitalism and the changing class room,” this coming Tuesday evening.
Solidarity with the Ukrainian resistance!
by Ashley Smith
Ashley Smith reviews the ongoing Left debates about the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the continuing need to defend Ukrainian resistance as the starting point for rebuilding international solidarity from below.
Sri Lankan Uprising: Struggles against neoliberal austerity
Interview with Nimanthi Rajasingham
by Nagesh RaoNagesh Rao spoke to Nimanthi Rajasingham about the roots of the crisis in Sri Lanka and the nature of the protests.