Demonstrations for a free Palestine continue
Three reports from the front
by Keith Rosenthal, Mel Bienenfield, and Ted McTaggartThree Tempest members report on demonstrations in New York City for Palestinian self-determination and a ceasefire.
“Mohammed El-Kurd will not be silenced”
Palestinian poet banned from in-person lecture at UVM
by Will Miller Lecture SeriesMohammed El-Kurd will speak remotely at the University of Vermont today after the administration caved to groundless complaints of antisemitism.
Settler colonial violence from the Dakota Uprising to Gaza
A reader’s view
by Brian WardBrian 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
A reply to Dennis Kosuth
by Joe AllenJoe 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
by Benoit Renaud
Benoit Renaud looks at some of the dynamics and challenges surrounding a likely public sector strike in Québec.
Standing for justice in Palestine
Four reports from the front
by Paul KD, Sherry Wolf, Hank Kennedy, and Denée JacksonTempest 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
Marxist crisis theory
by Charlie PostIn 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
by Dennis Kosuth and Elizabeth Lalasz
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
Rally in Rancho Cucamonga
by Héctor RiveraHéctor Rivera reports on a spirited UAW rally in Rancho Cucamonga as the strike continues.
Thousands demand a free Palestine in Los Angeles
by Héctor A. Rivera and Dana Cloud
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.