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.
Argentina general strike
An enormous show of force
by Sergio GarcíaSergio García reports from the massive general strike of January 24, 2024 against the radical neoliberal austerity measures being proposed by the new far-right government of Javier Milei.
We Say: War on War!
Russian socialists on the invasion of Ukraine and the delusions of Western “pacifists”
by Émigré Branch of the Russian Socialist MovementA statement by the Émigré Branch of the Russian Socialist Movement on the anniversary of Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
Eleanor Marx and the case for Christmas trees
Socialism means happiness
by Aaron AmaralAaron Amaral on EP Thompson’s writing on Eleanor Marx and the meaning of the Christmas tree.
Solidarity with Sawant
Defeat the recall
by William GifisOn behalf of the Tempest Collective, William Gifis calls for solidarity with Kshama Sawant in the December 7 recall election.
Four distinct approaches to revolutionary organization
by Aaron Amaral
A slightly edited version of a short talk by Aaron Amaral on perspective for the revolutionary Left, given at the 2021 Tempest Convention.
Escaping the Left’s electoral impasse
Ranked-choice voting and proportional representation
by Howie HawkinsHowie Hawkins argues for ranked choice voting and proportional representation as part of the fight to defend and expand democratic rights.
DSA chapter delegates results
Reporting and analysis
by Andy SernatingerDemocratic Socialists of America (DSA) chapters are presently electing their delegations to the 2021 National Convention, to be held online August 1-8. In the past, a list of delegate names … Continue Reading DSA chapter delegates results
Confusion is not a path forward
A response to Chris Maisano
by Joe AllenJoe Allen critically examines Chris Maisano’s recent piece, “US-China Tensions Are Escalating. What Does That Mean for the Left?” and is left with more questions than clarifying answers.