New Articles

  • A year into the genocide

    Tempest Collective editorial on the anniversary of October 7, the ongoing genocide in Gaza, and Isreal’s escalating war crime in Lebanon.

  • A zoomed-in picture on the face of a statue of Lenin.

    Theory and the question of organization (part 2)

    Nate Moore examines the theory, practice, and crises of the British Socialist Workers’ Party and the International Socialist Organization (U.S.).

  • The perplexing smiles of the children of Palestine

    Poet and activist Marcellus Williams was murdered by the state of Missouri by lethal injection on September 24, 2024. In the last year of his life, among his poetry was this piece, written in solidarity with the people (and children) of Palestine, other victims of state sanctioned murder. Tempest re-runs the piece here in solidarity…

  • A watercolor illustration of an atomic bomb cloud emerging from the ground. The strokes are all black with a background of dark green.

    Nuclear Devastation

    David Friedman reviews Annie Jacobsen’s latest book, Nuclear War: A Scenario (2024).

  • A zoomed-in picture on the face of a statue of Lenin.

    Theory and the question of organization (part 1)

    Nate Moore argues that Lenin’s main contribution was not a theory of organization but in his attention to concrete social analysis—revolutionary theory that could inform strategy, tactics, and ways of organizing.

  • A photo of Dr. Steven Thrasher looking at the camera wearing a keffiyeh, transposed against the background of an arch at Northwestern University. Entire picture is tinted dark red.

    Support Dr. Steven Thrasher 

    Tempest encourages our members and supporters to sign the petition in support of Dr. Steven Thrasher.

Recent Articles

  • Settler colonial violence from the Dakota Uprising to Gaza

    Brian Ward writes about the Dakota’s resistance to U.S. settler colonialism and its parallels with the current situation in Gaza.

  • Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson is not on our side

    Joe Allen responds to a Tempest article on Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s role in passing a pro-Israel resolution before the city council.

  • Public sector strike on the horizon in Québec

    Benoit Renaud looks at some of the dynamics and challenges surrounding a likely public sector strike in Québec.

  • Standing for justice in Palestine

    Tempest members report on large and inspiring rallies, marches, and acts of civil disobedience over the past week in defense of Palestinian resistance and condemnation of Israel’s genocidal campaign in Gaza.

  • Why capitalism fails

    In this talk, delivered in June 2023 at the Tempest NYC Marxism day school, Charlie Post discusses Marxist crisis theory.

  • Healthcare workers demand an end to the siege on Gaza

    A statement and petition from healthcare workers in opposition to the collective punishment of Gazans demands an end to the seige.

  • 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.

  • Stylized image of a child flying a kite, in the colors of the Palestinian flag

    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.