political-analysis.org — an independent political analysis and art site.
“A democracy exists whenever those who are free and poor are in sovereign control of the government; an oligarchy when the control lies in the hands of the rich and better born.” — Aristotle
Political-analysis.org was maintained by California Skeptics, a group dedicated to evidence-based political analysis. The site ran from approximately 2006 to 2013, covering political news from independent and alternative media sources. This rebuilt version preserves the original content with an improved design.
Every site by California Skeptics features high-quality artwork alongside its political content. The site maintained that art and political awareness go hand in hand — that an engaged citizenry should also appreciate beauty and creativity. The site collected political cartoons, featured visionary artists, and paired news analysis with compelling imagery.
This archive contains over 79 articles across 11 news sections spanning 2006–2013, profiles of 16 featured artists (including Salvador Dali, H.R. Giger, M.C. Escher, and more), a political cartoon gallery, and topical analysis sections covering corporate power, international affairs, election integrity, and progressive movements.
California Skeptics judged all claims according to the evidence. The site was critical of corporate media, the two-party political system, and the concentration of wealth and power. It drew on sources from independent journalism, academic research, and international reporting to provide context that mainstream outlets often missed.