A revolutionary socialist organizing project
An entry into the debate with Left Voice
by Aaron AmaralAt the annual Socialism 2023 conference in Chicago, Tempest was invited to debate Left Voice over the question of revolutionaries and revolutionary organization and their relationship with efforts to build broad Left parties. This article is the entry into this debate by Tempest Collective member Aaron Amaral.
Andy Sernatinger analyzes the developments from DSA’s 2023 National Convention.
A Tempest NYC Marxism day school talk
by Natalia TylimIn this talk delivered in June 2023 at the Tempest NYC Marxism day school, Natalia Tylim explains the importance of revolutionary organization and suggests directions for Tempest today. This is the second in an ongoing series of articles from our regional Marxism schools that took place earlier this summer. It has been lightly edited for publication. The first essay by Tim Goulet focused on socialists in the labor movement.
DSA and the revolutionary Left
by Natalia TylimAhead of the Democratic Socialists of America’s 2023 Convention, Natalia Tylim assesses the state of the organization.
Perspectives on the U.S. Left, the Teamsters, and UPS
by Joe AllenTempest member Joe Allen explores the role of the Left in preparing for the potential Teamsters strike this summer.
An interview with five Tempest members in the UAW’s rank-and-file caucus
by Nevena Pilipović-WenglerTempest member Nevena Pilipović-Wengler interviews Tempest members Ron Lare (Local 600), Judy Wraight (Local 600), Ye-Eun Jong (Local 2710), Toly Rinberg (Local 5118), and Andrew Bergman (Local 5118) about their history-making rank-and-file caucus UAWD in the UAW.
Accommodation or struggle?
by brian beanbrian bean argues the need for independent organizing and struggle under Mayor Brandon Johnson in Chicago
Hard-right politicians and fascist street gangs pose growing threats to workers and the oppressed, argues Charlie Post, but they aren’t the same thing, and the Left needs different tactics to combat each one.
A Review of This is Only the Beginning
by Aaron AmaralAaron Amaral reviews Michael Chessum’s book This is Only the Beginning.
Tens of thousands of activists were inspired to join socialist Bernie Sanders’ campaigns for president in 2016 and 2020. Shamus Cooke reviews Bernie’s latest book and argues that the Sanders project of shifting the Democratic Party leftward has squandered the movement in a time of crisis and need.