elephant journal Review: Generation O Tees.

By Todd Mayville on Mar 29, 2009

Without-a-doubt, seeing Barack Obama in the White House is the most exciting thing to hit this country since...the bicycle. Night baseball? The Beatles? Along with all seminal moments of our lives comes the requisite mementos…

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Product review: Obama t shirts from Destination Sewn.

By Todd Mayville on Mar 8, 2009

Gorgeous original artwork. Ugly conventional tees. These rather spiffy looking shirts from local shirt maker Destination Sewn look great and beautifully evoke a sense of...well, hope—unfortunately, this company isn't yet fully walking the walk. …

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Barack Obama “I love Canadians” (approval ratings + the topic of dirty oil vs. clean energy exports)

By Anna Gilkerson on Feb 19, 2009

Barack Obama's approval rating in Canada (82%) is higher than in the US (about 70%). So of course he loves Canadians...as he stated this afternoon at a press conference at Parliament Hill. It seems…

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$787 billion economic stimulus bill signed into law in Denver Museum of Nature & Science: President Obama’s Green recovery plan. Opinions.

By Yesica on Feb 18, 2009

It pumps money into infrastructure projects, health care, renewable energy development and conservation, with twin goals of short-term job production and longer-term economic viability. There's a $400 tax break for most individual workers and…

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Sorry, Mr. President, but my new shelter dog is way cooler than yours is going to be.

By Todd Mayville on Feb 15, 2009

Let me start out by saying that I'm a cat person.  Now, I have absolutely nothing against dogs at all, but I've tended to prefer cats for a pet: quieter, cleaner, more independent.  There…

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The Dog Whisperer, Cesar Millan: advice to President Barack Obama & family re: new puppy.

By Waylon Lewis, elephantjournal.com on Feb 14, 2009

Bonus: Now, with Video of Cesar Millan, the Dog Whisperer offering advice to the Obamas re: their puppy adoption! My idol, Cesar Millan, just offered some advice to my idol, President Barack Obama re the…

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Donald Trump says something smart and non-greedy!

By Anna Gilkerson on Feb 5, 2009

I am not the biggest fan of The Donald, never have been and probably never will be. He has never given much thought to how his massive real estate developments effect local communities and…

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Obama and his Blackberry…reunited in the White House

By Evan Finn on Jan 29, 2009

  President Barack Obama fought the hard battle, weathered the storm, and eventually prevailed. We're not talking about the election here... but rather the way in which President Barack Obama communicates with close family, friends, and…

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Climate Scientist Dr. James E. Hansen says “Tell Barack Obama the Truth – The Whole Truth”

By Henry Schliff on Jan 17, 2009

Barack Obama is almost our new President, just three more days! Back in November, not long after the votes were tallied and many of us had breathed a sigh of relief Dr. James Hansen,…

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Obama’s “got some moves” on Ellen Degeneres Show.

By Waylon Lewis, elephantjournal.com on Jan 10, 2009

An oldie but goody from back before we knew who we'd be calling Mr. President, I thought this clip might help warm these cold, poor, war-ful January days: "You're the best dancer so far…

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Barack Obama has made America cool again

By Anna Gilkerson on Nov 21, 2008

The new president-elect stepping off his plane (the plane factor not so cool but I can understand the guy is very busy) My last letter post from my good buddy Garrison. By Garrison Keillor…

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Barack Obama: a 21st century digital president, weekly on YouTube

By Todd Mayville on Nov 14, 2008

According to this article on The Huffington Post (where our esteemed editor now has his own column), President-elect Obama continues to demonstrate his savvy of the importance of connecting with people, especially youth, and using…

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Barack Obama: The Audacity of Hope: my latino vote

By Yesica on Nov 10, 2008

  Barack Obama: The Audacity of HOPE My Latino vote   A believer - Like You and Me   As I read "The Audacity of Hope - Thoughts on reclaiming the American Dream", though I…

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And just like that… the world changed

By Todd Mayville on Nov 5, 2008

Tonight was the most intense and emotional election I've ever experienced; it was one of the most intense and emotional nights of my life. Tonight the citizens of the United States shed shadows of…

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Generation WE… does make a difference

By Todd Mayville on Nov 3, 2008

Generation WE: The Movement Begins... from Generation We on Vimeo. Born between 1978 and 2000? That makes you a "Millenial," the largest generation in U.S. history, and the one that has the potential to…

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Larry David: “Waiting for November 4th”

By Anna Gilkerson on Oct 24, 2008

I love Larry David, always have. His cynical rants bring joy to my life. Truthfully, it is his "Seinfeld-esque" daily irritations that I can relate with. Curb your Enthusiasm has been a big part…

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Being Present…with Senator Joe Biden last night!

By Todd Mayville on Oct 22, 2008

I had the good fortune last night to attend the rally with Senator Joe Biden in Commerce City.  He hit on the usual talking points and spent most of his speech focusing on the…

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Garrison Keillor: “The American people have an ear for BS”

By Anna Gilkerson on Oct 22, 2008

GARRISON KEILLOR SYNDICATED  COLUMNIST We are a stalwart and stouthearted people, and never  more so than in  hard times. People weep in the dark and arise in the  morning and go to  work... The…

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Obama, Biden, McCain, and Palin: The election in pictures.

By Todd Mayville on Oct 12, 2008

Got this sent to me by a co-worker. …

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The Alaskan Albatross: the Unenviable Position of John McCain

By Todd Mayville on Oct 12, 2008

In a lot of ways, you have to feel kind of sorry for John McCain. His VP pick, Sarah Palin, certainly hasn't lived up to any sort of expectations he may have had, and…

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