New Articles
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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.
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Haikus for the DNC
Poet, activist, and teacher Demetrius Noble shares poems arising from the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
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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.
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Luxemburg’s lessons and the roots of Stalinism
In a follow up to his article, Rosa Luxemburg and the democratic road to socialist revolution, John Marot responds to Helen Scott and Paul Le Blanc.
Recent Articles
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Why capitalism fails
In this talk, delivered in June 2023 at the Tempest NYC Marxism day school, Charlie Post discusses Marxist crisis theory.
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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.
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UAW revs up historic strike
Héctor Rivera reports on a spirited UAW rally in Rancho Cucamonga as the strike continues.
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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.
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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.




