Kayvan Farchadi
Kayvan Farchadi is an Iranian-American born and raised in the D.C. metropolitan area. Not surprisingly, his focus has been the role of the United States in Middle Eastern Affairs. Through travel, study, and activism, he has become intimately acquainted with the culture and geopolitical realities of the region; he has taught in Palestine, reported on civil disobedience in Egypt, met with members of non-state actors in Lebanon, and worked to secure housing and employment for refugees in the National Capital Region. He is currently employed by Thomson Reuters.
Recent articles by this author:
- Immigrant Farm Workers in Florida Bypass Government and Deal Directly With Corporations
- G-20 Discussions Reveal Rich Nations Are Threatening the Growth of the Developing World
- Crisis Averted: The Advance of Shariah Law in Oklahoma Blocked by Constitutional Amendment
- Obama’s Visit to Asia Reminds Us of World’s Shifting Power Balance
- Now Is the Time to Speak Out Against Xenophobia
- Right-Wingers Will Claim Voter Fraud, But The Real Problem Is Voter Suppression
- Five Reasons to Read the ‘Iraq War Diaries’ on Wikileaks
- Indonesia May Not Be Ready To Mainstream LGBTQ Rights
- One Young Person Doesn’t Wait for Government to Bring Aid to Pakistan
- Juan Williams Gets Fired from NPR for Stoking Religious Tensions
- Congressional Study: Denial of Health Insurance for Medical History Jumps by Nearly Half
- Five Minutes With HIV/AIDS Activist Paula Akugizibwe
- With So Many Women In Poverty, Why Aren’t Female Candidates Talking About Women and the Recession?
- Afghan Women Break Barriers in a Male-Dominated Army, Society
- How We Support Our Troops in Light of Accusations of Civilian Murder in Afghanistan
- The Arms Deal with Saudi Arabia Is Reminiscent of an Arms Race Past
- How Muslim Americans Are Making Their Place in America
- Quran Burning: Endangering Americans at Home and Abroad
- Pakistan’s Disaster Relief Comes With Strings Attached
