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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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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SCARE-crow Festival: Palin, McCain, Obama, Biden together at last!

By Anna Gilkerson on Oct 13, 2008

Every fall, the town of Mahone Bay hosts the annual Scarecrow Festival and the people of the town come together to show off their creative skills. This year my top #1 award goes to...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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Obama, McCain, Palin, Biden…who’s tastier? Cookies tell the story.

By elephantjournal dotcom on Sep 10, 2008

This is for all you political junkies out there. If constant news coverage from the major television networks, newspapers, blogs and the Daily Show have not satisfied you, I think a candidate cookie might…

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PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Green Energy Innovation… Around the World in the Solar Taxi!

By Rusty Ralston on Sep 9, 2008

With energy independence and the new green economy being such a part of the elections, finding ways to make our vehicles smarter is on the forefront of our minds. According to Thomas Friedman's latest column…

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Book review: Mindful Politics: A Buddhist Guide to Making the World a Better Place (Melvin McLeod, ed.)

By Todd Mayville on Sep 3, 2008

In the rush and hustle of the political season, it’s easy to get caught up in the vigor and vitriol and forget that elections are about choosing a leader, someone who represents the best…

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Officer & a Gentleman: John McCain’s Affair vs. John Edwards’ Affair.

By Waylon Lewis, elephantjournal.com on Aug 10, 2008

Okay, we're swimming in the murky waters of political intrigue, this morning, folks. John Edwards—VP candidate in '04 and the Man with the Best Eco Plan in '08...has admitted to an affair while on…

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McCain favors Oil Exec’$ Opinion$ over Experts; reap$ ju$t reward.

By Todd Mayville on Aug 4, 2008

Republican candidate John McCain recently came out in favor of offshore drilling, stating that he believed the execs of Big Oil more than energy experts and even the Feds’ own Energy Information Administration. Which…

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McCain meets with Dalai Lama in Aspen…and gets heat 4 it from Republicans.

By elephantjournal.com on Jul 26, 2008

From the Wall St. Journal: McCain Meets With Dalai Lama as Olympics Near Talks Bring China To the Forefront;  Distance From Bush By ELIZABETH HOLMES in Denver, JOHN D. MCKINNON in Washington and JASON DEAN in Beijing With the Beijing Olympics…

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