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Walter Rodney: a revolutionary for our times
Presenting at the 2023 Socialism conference in a panel organized and moderated by Lee Wengraf, Robert Cuffy and Leo Zeilig examine the revolutionary legacy of Walter Rodney, casting light on his break with state socialism and his embrace of working-class struggles from below. What follows is a transcript of their talk, edited for length and…
Targeted Scholars, Targeted Institutions
Join Tempest for a panel discussion on academic freedom, repression, and resistance on April 10th, 2025.
Postal workers under attack and in struggle
Natalia Tylim interviews letter carrier and National Association of Letter Carriers leader Melissa Rakestraw about a bad contract and the attacks on postal workers by the Trump Administration.
The Courts & Politicians Have Failed Us
Legal rallies and marches like here today have their place. They allow us to communicate and solidarize with each other. They allow new people to join our movement and meet each other so that they can do further, more valuable work in the future. However, as Andy Thayer points out, we need more!
What is Trumpism now?
Mel Bienenfeld considers the more puzzling aspects of “Trumpism” and opens up space for a much-needed conversation about how to understand our current political moment.
Reflection on the January 1, 2025 Pasadena Rose Parade
Tempest member Teto reports on the New Year’s Palestine solidarity march during the Roses Parade.
High school students walk out for immigrants
Tempest member Kai B. describes a spirited high school student walkout for immigrants in Pasadena, California.
Free, Free Mahmoud Khalil!
Tempest calls for the defense and release of Columbia Palestine activist Mahmoud Kahlil, ground zero for increasing attacks by the Trump administration on campus activism, the Left, and the working class.
For revolutionaries, the period must be defined by the international fight against the far right
Thomas Hummel describes how the rise of the far right defines the tasks of socialists today.
Tesla: An Appeal for an International Anti-Fascist Campaign
An appeal to build support for the international anti-fascist campaign directed at Tesla and its billionaire, pro-Trump, neo-Nazi owner, Elon Musk.
Between Trump and Putin
Tempest republishes an article from Daniel Tanuro responding to the political alliance between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin and its meaning for the European Left. Tanuro warns against any alignment with European capital and the imperial interests of the European Union while highlighting the importance of defending the Ukrainians right to self-determination.
Far-right surges, but left surprises, in German elections
Sean Larson analyses the outcome of last month’s German elections.
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