How should socialists think about political tradition?
by David Camfield
Tempest’s David Camfield reviews the trove of theoretical resources available to us as we think about what traditions should inform our work.
A revolutionary socialist organizing project
Tempest’s David Camfield reviews the trove of theoretical resources available to us as we think about what traditions should inform our work.
(1948-2022)
by Phil GasperTempest member Phil Gasper discusses the work and politics of the prominent and dedicated British Marxist John Molyneux.
A review of Winston James’s new biography of Claude McKay
by Bill MullenBill Mullen argues that McKay deserves a good Marxist biographer and has found one in Winston James.
The need for political organization and community has never been more urgent
by Donna MurchIn the first of an ongoing series of personal contributions, Donna Murch shares her reasons for becoming a member of the Tempest Collective.
It’s time for socialist feminism
by Stephanie AttarIn the wake of the leaked SCOTUS opinion that is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, thousands have mobilized in support of the right to an abortion. Stephanie Attar argues that activists should transcend bourgeois electoral politics and organize for socialist feminism instead.
On the job vs. official unions
by Stan WeirIn the mid-1960s, in the midst of Black urban revolt and radicalization on campuses, the U.S. working class was supposedly bought off and inactive. Worker-revolutionary Stan Weirdisagreed. In this 1966 speech, he detailed the broad stirrings of a rank and file rebellion—a revolt with roots in unbearable workplace conditions and a deep feeling that “something’s basically wrong with American life.”
A review of Enzo Traverso’s The Jewish Question; History of a Marxist Debate
by Jonah ben AvrahamJonah ben Avraham reviews Enzo Traverso’s The Jewish Question History of a Marxist Debate, revised and updated from Haymarket Books.
Gilbert Achcar looks at the “broad party” question and its implications for socialist strategy today.
A review of “Transgender Marxism”
by Eric MaroneyEric Maroney reviews “Transgender Marxism.”
Cuba and the end of third worldism?
by Richard SmithRichard Smith offers a primer on socialism from below, working class self-emancipation, and the dangers of substitute liberators.