Only the beginning of the struggle
Reports on May Day demonstrations
by TempestTempest comrades from a number of cities report on their involvement in recent May Day actions.
The Professoriate v. Trump
A report back on the Higher Education National Day of Action
by TempestThe actions signal the beginnings of a convergence between academic labor organizing, Palestine solidarity work, and immigrant defense networks. They demonstrate a necessary and healthy development in the response to the Trump Administration’s attacks on immigrants, trans people, education, working people, and civil liberties, but they are only a first step.
Reflection on the January 1, 2025 Pasadena Rose Parade
Report from the front
by TetoTempest member Teto reports on the New Year’s Palestine solidarity march during the Roses Parade.
High school students walk out for immigrants
Report from the front
by Kai B.Tempest member Kai B. describes a spirited high school student walkout for immigrants in Pasadena, California.
Report on the Amazon Teamsters’ strike in Southern California
by Michael Fabregas and Promise Li
Michael Fabregas and Promise Li, members of the Los Angeles branch of Tempest, report on Teamsters’ pickets against Amazon in Southern California.
CVS workers mobilize for a fair contract
Report from the front
by Nestor SalvadorNestor Salvador reports on a rally of union members and supporters in Los Angeles targeting corporate giant, CVS Health.
Bangladeshis march for Gaza
A report from Dhaka
by Ganesh LalGanesh Lal reported briefly on May 4 from Dhaka, Bangladesh and followed up soon after to provide context. Today (May 9), organizers plan to march to the U.S. embassy.
Perseverance in Ferndale’s fight for a ceasefire
A report from the front
by Hank KennedyTempest member Hank Kennedy reports on a nearly three-month successful campaign led by Palestine activists in Ferndale, MI to pass a ceasefire resolution.
California Faculty Association engaged in rolling strikes against the California State University system
System-wide strike announced for January 22-26
by Dana CloudTempest’s Dana Cloud reports on strikes by faculty at the California State University, the largest public university system in the United States. The California Faculty Association has called a system-wide strike for January 22-26.
Burlington City Council fails to meet the moment on Palestine
Report from the front
by Alison AdamsAlison Adams reports on the Burlington City Council’s inability to pass a ceasefire resolution despite an overwhelming show of support from residents.