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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Have you seen the footage of McCain’s Racist “Ex-”Pastor?

By elephantjournal dotcom on Nov 1, 2008

So much stink is made of Obama's now-repudiated pastor Wright.  In the final days of the campaign, it gets dirtier and uglier. But all the while, hardly mentioned is McCain's nefarious pastor,  Rod Parsley. And…

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I Have A Dream Too.

By elephantjournal dotcom on Oct 26, 2008

Last night I woke up, startled by a b-grade racist dream. It was surreal.  But aren’t they all? The dream began with me walking down a street, and then I’m in a moment where I…

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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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Panel to Palin: “You abused your power.” Palin: “No, I didn’t—see? I cleared myself!”

By Todd Mayville on Oct 10, 2008

I'm not sure who actually said, "from the sublime to the ridiculous is but a step," but it definitely applies to the recent antics of our dear Ms. Palin. A bipartisan ethics panel has…

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“Intelligent answers appeal to people who are actively seeking higher education”

By Anna Gilkerson on Oct 3, 2008

J. Riley a student of University of Central Florida Post vice-presidential debate, I had a chance to read my morning dose of The New York Times and there was an article citing college student's…

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Tribute in Light: McCain and Obama Meet for the Anniversary of 9/11.

By Lindsey Wolf on Sep 10, 2008

I look forward to seeing the coverage of McCain and Obama meeting at the World Trade Center site tomorrow. But for now, on the eve of September 11th, I’m feeling more reflective than concerned…

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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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A Running Diary of My Day at the DNC (Oh, and God Hates Democrats).

By elephantjournal dotcom on Aug 29, 2008

Today while 74,000 people bask in the aftermath of Obama’s historic speech (I realize the importance of it all but I’m not sure I’m ready to call it historic—my breakfast too belongs to history—let’s…

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elephant journal e-xclusive: Waylon Lewis interviews Arianna Huffington, founder of Huffington Post…pre-DNC.

By elephantjournal dotcom on Aug 20, 2008

Waylon Lewis, for elephantjournal.com: Recently, we interviewed Amy Goodman, Paul Hawken and Lester Brown. They all say the same thing: that media is the key to "saving the world." I'd add that independent media,…

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Article of the Week: McCain is no (Teddy) Roosevelt.

By Waylon Lewis, elephantjournal.com on Aug 19, 2008

If only wishing made it so. Teddy: icon of the Right, beloved by the Left, a celebrity, trust-buster, war hero, our first great environmentalist...a Republican, a progressive who bolted his own party, member of…

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Baracky II. (a fun video wrap-up of the Presidential contest).

By Waylon Lewis, elephantjournal.com on Aug 17, 2008

[gallery] Fun, quick way to catch up on all the political ups and downs of the Primary and now the Presidential race. Video:   And below you'll find the first video, by Humanitainment, one of my all…

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Only Obama could ‘Define Rich’—who he’s gonna tax—at an Evangelical Church in Orange County…and get applause.

By Waylon Lewis, elephantjournal.com on Aug 17, 2008

Last night, Rick Warren, pastor of the megachurch Saddleback, hosted both Obama and McCain. Check out Obama's answer to that least-favorite of questions: who you gonna tax more than others? Video: …

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Evangelicals, Global Warming and never the twain shall meet? Not if you ask Rick Warren, host of 1st Obama/McCain Presidential Debate.

By Waylon Lewis, elephantjournal.com on Aug 16, 2008

Rick Warren, Southern Baptist minister of a megachurch, is leader of a new breed of Evangelicals: he focuses on issues like poverty, AIDS, Global Warming...only a few years after actively supporting Bush. He's bringing Christian…

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Lester Brown: Defeat Global Warming? Yes we can.

By Waylon Lewis, elephantjournal.com on Aug 16, 2008

The best article I've read on how to fight Global Warming. Here's an excerpt (from Brown's latest book, Plan B 3.0): The U.S. entry into World War II is a fascinating case study in rapid…

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video: McCain is a Warmonger (they said the same of Churchill).

By Waylon Lewis, elephantjournal.com on Aug 16, 2008

Personally, I appreciate the sentiment and power of this video, but I think—I hope—that it's a bit over the top. John McCain may be a military man, but for all his faults I think…

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video: Obama hits 3 curve balls—& Jon Ralston—out of the park.

By Waylon Lewis, elephantjournal.com on Aug 12, 2008

Check out the video below (click Read the Rest)...Jon Ralston asks some tough, slippery questions on energy, wind, solar, drilling...and Obama grins and holds his own, managing to look Presidential, and good-humored, even while…

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John McCain’s soon-to-be-announced VP…who’s the Greenest of them all?

By Waylon Lewis, elephantjournal.com on Aug 12, 2008

Pawlenty? Crist? Thune? Mitt? My new favorite eco/politics blog, Red Green & Blue, strikes again with Timothy B. Hurst's rundown of John McCain's options and their attitude toward the earth they walk on. Remember: both…

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