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  • Blue graffiti on pink wall reading, "Ceci une critique du capitalisme," or this is a critique of capitalism

    Confronting authoritarian neoliberalism: the challenges facing the Left

    Warren Montag, in this interview with Dimitris Givisis, offers global perspectives for the current capitalist conjuncture.

  • image in blue and black tones of scholar and socialist activist John Molyneux, a bearded older white man with glasses, wearing a button-down shirt.

    In Memoriam: John Molyneux

    Tempest member Phil Gasper discusses the work and politics of the prominent and dedicated British Marxist John Molyneux.

  • solidarity with China protests

    Solidarity statement with protests in China

    A joint solidarity statement on the protests in China by New Politics, Spectre, and Tempest.

  • After the rail fiasco

    Joe Allen explains that Biden’s blatant strike-breaking in the imposition of an unpopular contract on rail workers with the support of the DSA “Squad” is a betrayal and a political blunder.

  • graffiti on a rail car

    The DSA caboose

    Andy Sernatinger looks at the votes by members of the “the Squad” for a Congressional bill that forces a contract on rail workers and what the stakes are for DSA and the Left.

  • The front of a six-story office building withe the words I.G. Metall over the front door facing a Berlin street.

    Organize, Fight, Win

    Evan DeMers reports on rank-and-file strategy discussions and debates among German workers at a recent conference.

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    Eric Maroney and Jay Poppa, provide a background to Biden’s nominee for Education Secretary, Miguel Cardona, and insight into what education activists might expect over his administration.

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    Nasrin summarizes an important new book that maps the recent uprisings in North Africa and West Asia.

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    Gilbert Achcar reflects on the tenth anniversary of the start of the Arab Spring, its lessons, and the ongoing process which continues to this day.

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    Hakan Yilmaz proposes an industrial organizing strategy for the Democratic Socialists of America.

  • Socialist perspectives on 2021

    Eight socialist groups offer a summary statement of their political perspectives heading into 2021.

  • The empire strikes back

    Ashley Smith previews Biden’s foreign policy, arguing that what is coming is not simply a return to Obama-era multilateralism, but an attempt to deepen Trump’s focus on the great power rivalries, especially with China.

  • Anti-abortion politics are far right politics

    Megan Lessard describes the history of the anti-abortion movement in the U.S. and explains that it is an important part of the growing threat posed by the far right.

  • Is socialism winning?

    Emma Wilde Botta contends that the idea that socialism is winning misreads the moment.