A revolutionary socialist organizing project
Turn majority support into mass action
by Haley Pessin & Natalia TylimEven though popular support for abortion rights stands at more than two-thirds, the Supreme Court seems dead set on overturning Roe v. Wade. Haley Pessin and Natalia Tylim look at why this majority hasn’t ruled in official politics and the kind of organizing it will take to turn things around.
The case for reorientation on struggle and political independence
by Ashley Smith and Charlie PostCharlie Post and Ashley Smith argue for a new orientation for the U.S. Left.
A Reader’s reply: Fighting for the future!
by Linda LoewLinda Loew replies to Tempest coverage of recent abortion justice organizing and mobilizing and calls attention to an important day of action on December 1, including information for local mobilizations.
The challenges facing the left today
by Ashley SmithA lightly edited version of a 15-minute talk by Ashley Smith for the Tempest convention on international perspectives.
Reports from the abortion justice struggle
by TempestCommentary and reports on the last couple of months of abortion justice organizing.
The dilemma of the Democratic Party left
by Kim MoodyKim Moody assesses the recent U.S. election results and highlights the strategic cul-de-sac facing those sections of the Left currently oriented on the Democratic Party, while pointing to “strike-tober” and the possibilities of a resurgent labor movement, as an alternative strategic focus.
Is a bigger eruption on the horizon?
by Joe AllenJoe Allen looks at the realities of the recent strike waves, including a number of “no” votes on contract ratification, and the role and meaning of worker solidarity for socialists.
Thomas Hummel explores the politics of the upcoming Buffalo mayoral election and the potential socialist mayor, India Walton.
Hakan Yilmaz reports on the 2021 Convention for the NYC Chapter of Democratic Socialists of America.
Moira Geary explains why abortion rights are facing their most dire setback to date and what socialists can do to defend them.