New Articles
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Demonstrations for a free Palestine continue
Three Tempest members report on demonstrations in New York City for Palestinian self-determination and a ceasefire.
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“Mohammed El-Kurd will not be silenced”
Mohammed El-Kurd will speak remotely at the University of Vermont today after the administration caved to groundless complaints of antisemitism.
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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.
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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.
Recent Articles
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Remembering Alan Grant
Hank Kennedy remembers the life of comic book writer Alan Grant and the Left politics found in some of his most well-known works including Detective Comics, Batman, and Shadow of the Bat.
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Why I joined Tempest
In the first of an ongoing series of personal contributions, Donna Murch shares her reasons for becoming a member of the Tempest Collective.
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Breaking the Impasse
In his latest book, Tempest Collective member Kim Moody analyzes: the political impasse which has shaped the rise of a new socialist movement in the United States; the recurring economic and political crises, sharp inequality, state violence, and climate catastrophe facing humanity; and the ascendant right. A long-time socialist and labor activist, Moody situates the…
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Weaponizing identity politics
Eric Maroney reviews Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò’s recently published book from Haymarket, Elite Capture.
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Introducing Trader Joe’s United
Sarah Beth Ryther introduces the independent union Trader Joe’s United, during an August community rally in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Lessons from IBT Local 1150
Jay Poppa reviews the history of Rocco Calo—a newly promoted member of the Sean O’Brien leadership team—while running Teamster Local 1150, and looks for lessons for the future.
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Fighting Times
Jon Melrod’s memoir of his years as a revolutionary activist is a great read. Joe Allen reviews.
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We need better than the Inflation Reduction Act
Thomas Hummel provides analysis of the environmental and economic impact of the Inflation Reduction Act which was signed into law last week.
