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    Lenin, Luxemburg, and the revolutionary tradition 

    Helen Scott and Paul Le Blanc respond to John Marot, offering a clarification of their position on Rosa Luxemburg.

  • The genocidal returns of lesser-evilism

    The Tempest Collective panel at the Socialism 2024 conference.

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    The RNC does the Teamsters

    Andy Sernatinger analyzes the recent overtures of the Sean O’Brien-led Teamsters to the Trumpite right and the Republican Party and sees consistency in O’Brien’s own politics over almost twenty years.

  • Haikus for the DNC

    Poet, activist, and teacher Demetrius Noble shares poems arising from the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

  • Prioritizing independent political action

    Tom Harrison makes the case for a broad party of the Left and for Tempest to carry this argument in its political work within the movements.

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    The politics of the aesthetic

    Andrew Boyer calls our attention to the dark side of “sparking joy” through self-improvement and personal aesthetics, such as those represented by tidying guru Marie Kondo.

Recent Articles

  • UAW revs up historic strike

    Héctor Rivera reports on a spirited UAW rally in Rancho Cucamonga as the strike continues.

  • Thousands demand a free Palestine in Los Angeles

    Héctor Rivera and Dana Cloud report on a thousands-strong rally in Los Angeles on October 14 in defense of Palestinian resistance and an end to Israel’s genocide.

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    Remember Wadea Al-Fayoume

    In addition to funding the apartheid state of Israel with billions of our tax dollars every year, politicians at every level have created an environment of racism and Islamophobia.

  • In the enduring spirit of resistance, our commitment remains steadfast

    A statement from Youth of Occupied Palestine calling for international solidarity and action on Friday, October 20, 2023.

  • Gaza and the struggle for Palestine

    A Haymarket Books event co-sponsored by Palestinian American Organizations Network, Mondoweiss, Spectre, Dissenters, Tempest and more.

  • Israel promises war crimes

    Keith Rosenthal looks at Israel’s open intent to create a catastrophe in Gaza—and the hypocrisy of U.S. rulers.

  • The continuing relevance of Beyond a Boundary

    Joel Sronce describes the continuing relevance and insight of C.L.R. James’ Beyond a Boundary.

  • Sixty-seven days on strike

    Tempest’s Sam Friedman reports on an ongoing strike by nurses at RWJBarnard Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ.

  • Revolutionaries and reformist organizations

    At 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.