A revolutionary socialist organizing project
A Tempest editorial
by Tempest National CommitteeThe Tempest National Committee argues that, despite the excitement of the Mamdani moment, the Democrats have no answer to Trump’s attacks on the working class.
Mamdani, Trump, and socialist strategy
by Ashley SmithAshley Smith analyzes the surreal, chummy meeting between the authoritarian Trump and NYC Mayor Elect and self-described democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani and argues that building mass class and social struggle is the only way forward.
A conversation with Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò
by Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò and Jacob SloanIn this interview, conducted before Trump’s direct control of the M.P.D. expired, D.C.-based scholar Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò discusses the forms of resistance and experimental collectivity that emerged in opposition to Trump’s takeover and considers the possibility of future escalation and organization.
Prioritizing great power rivalry with China, part two
by Ashley SmithDespite all the chaos, confusion, and faction fights, the Trump administration is united behind one project—escalating Washington’s imperial rivalry with China—argues Ashley Smith.
Now is the time for independent politics and solidarity without exception
by Tempest National CommitteeThe Tempest Collective argues that now is the time to throw ourselves into movements opposing President Trump and argue for the politics of solidarity.
Reports on rallies and marches from across the U.S.
by TempestTempest members report back and reflect on No Kings demonstrations across the US.
Reports and assessment on recent LGBTQ organizing
by Danielle Bullock, Eric Fretz, and Keegan O’BrienWithin a few days of Trump’s first anti-trans executive order, protests were called, and trans people and their allies began to gather in large numbers to demonstrate their opposition in NYC and beyond. To grow and sustain this opposition, it is important for organizers to recount and reflect on the shape and form of struggle thus far.
There are no guarantees
by Mel BienenfeldMel Bienenfeld offers an optimistic assessment of the emerging struggles against Trumpism and calls for greater organization.
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.
Andy Sernatinger argues that Shawn Fain and the UAW’s pro-tariff stance misses the real threats to autoworkers and the role the union can play in resisting these threats.