Political articles

In this section you’ll find writings about all sorts of political topics. Both local and national issues are covered and even world events find their way here. We’re giving all countries an equal opportunity to be scrutinized. Gavin makes no effort to hide his bias and political leanings, but at least backs up his claims with facts and figures unlike certain animal-named news channels.

• Empire Strikes First: Iraq and Bosnia (August 22, 2008)
• Empire Strikes First: Poland (July 18, 2008)
• Empire Strikes First: Haiti (June 20, 2008)
• Chiquita and Terrorism (June 1, 2008)
• Empire Strikes First: Cyprus (April 17, 2008)
• The Case For Socialism? (March 16, 2008)
• The Empire Strikes First: Colombia (February 22, 2008)
• Conversations with Chomsky (December 18, 2007)
• Interview With Leo Panitch (December 15, 2007)
• The 2007 Economy, As Seen From Below (November 4, 2007)
• Iran: Media Blacklist (October 9, 2007)
• Dennis Kucinich v. Blackwater USA (October 9, 2007)
• Is America Becoming a Fascist Nation? (September 22, 2007)
• Condoleezza Rice on Middle East Democracy (September 14, 2007)
• Obama’s Ignorance on Pakistan (September 11, 2007)
• On Revolution and Reform (August 31, 2007)
• Cheney’s Lies That Drove Us To War (August 30, 2007)
• A Decline In Business Presidents? (June 25, 2007)
• Weber and Marx on Capitalism and Religion (June 17, 2007)
• Analysis of Ron Paul on “The Daily Show” (June 5, 2007)
• Overview of the First Democratic Presidential Debate: April 26, 2007 (April 27, 2007)
• Why China Doesn’t Bother Me (January 18, 2007)
• Honesty Needed to Assess Policy (January 18, 2007)
• Open Letter to Dr. Steve Kagen (January 6, 2007)
• In Defense of Iran (December 17, 2006)