Derrick O’Keefe
Articles by Derrick O’Keefe
Once more on those dominoes
February 18 2013 ColumnsEarlier this month, I ripped into the B.C. government’s TV advertising blitz. Since the ads continue to run during prime time – gobbling up taxpayers’ money to boost the image of an unpopular …
The domino effect: Misleading TV ads won’t stop the B.C. Liberals from falling
February 4 2013 Left BankWith less than 100 days to go until the B.C. election, the governing Liberals are throwing…
Why ‘fracking’ needs to be an issue in the upcoming provincial election
January 21 2013 ColumnsThe B.C. election is coming up soon – May 14, 2013. So, for the next four months, expect this space to be devoted almost exclusively to provincial politics.
After a dozen years in power, the B.C. …
New era of politics in store for B.C.
January 7 2013 ColumnsBritish Columbian politics will see much change in 2013. Barring a major reversal of public opinion, the B.C. Liberal government that has ruled for a dozen years will be tossed out of office. All the…
It’s no secret: workers want and deserve a voice in politics
December 10 2012 Left BankAdrian Dix. Photo by Brent Granby, FlickrLast Friday’s front page of the Province featured photos of NDP leader Adrian Dix …
The massacres in Gaza remind us we must confront Harper’s foreign policy
November 19 2012 ColumnsJustice is indivisible, and …
Media democracy is essential to challenging Harper and the status quo
November 5 2012 ColumnsO’Keefe suggests that the best way to defeat Harper is through the use of social media sites like Twitter. Photo by shareski, …
Nanaimo man sets an example of political courage
October 22 2012 ColumnsIt doesn’t pay to be outspoken about the occupation of Palestine. As someone who came into serious political involvement through groups like the Canada Palestine Support Network (CanPalNet), I have…
Maple Spring comes to Vancouver
October 8 2012 ColumnsYoung Canadians mobilize for political and social change for a second time since Occupy Vancouver. Photo by Alexandre Guédon, …
Autumn is here, but it’s past time for a Canadian Spring to stop Harper
September 24 2012 ColumnsThe road to political change in …