Elephant Journal

Boulder's Mock Election

Alexia Parks | Posted 10.13.2009 | Denver


Alexia Parks

If University of Colorado students had their way, Valerie Mitchell, an unknown candidate running for Boulder City Council, would be the city's new mayor.

Bill McKibben and Climate Scientists in Boulder: A Critical Report

Waylon Lewis | Posted 11.15.2009 | Denver


Waylon Lewis

Why are we losing the war against climate change? Because Americans are, more and more, merely preaching to our respective choirs.

Is Larry David Right? Can Dogs be "Racist"? This is a Job for Cesar Millan

Waylon Lewis | Posted 10.18.2009 | Living


Waylon Lewis

How do we teach our confused furry pals that security guards, homeless gentlemen or African-Americans aren't anything to be afraid of?

Why I Ain't About to Boycott Whole Foods

Waylon Lewis | Posted 09.15.2009 | Green


Waylon Lewis

I, for one, am not going to boycott Whole Foods. I'm not throwing the baby out with the bathwater.

Michael Pollan, Julie & Julia, Top Chef -- and Your Health

Waylon Lewis | Posted 09.07.2009 | Living


Waylon Lewis

I do like to eat, but (as an uncivilized bachelor) I don't know how to cook or much care about cooking. That is, until Michael Pollan, told about the key to saving the food situation.

Organics No Better Than Chemical/GMO/Sewage Sludge-Soaked "Food"?

Waylon Lewis | Posted 09.04.2009 | Green


Waylon Lewis

Studies like the FSA report need to look beyond the dinner plate and recognize that organic farming's avoidance of chemicals offers health benefits beyond nutrition.

Money Magazine Names Eco-Hipsterless Louisville, Colorado Best Place to Live

Waylon Lewis | Posted 08.29.2009 | Green


Waylon Lewis

Some towns nestled along the Rockies are full of pretentious eco-hipsters. Not Louisville.

See Food, Inc for Free (Thanks, Chipotle)

Waylon Lewis | Posted 08.09.2009 | Green


Waylon Lewis

The film, inspires me -- a lazy non-cooking nacho-loving but environmentally-concerned bachelor -- to start getting active with food issues and learn to cook.

Top "10" Green Twitter Tweeters (Who You Should Follow)

Waylon Lewis | Posted 07.05.2009 | Media


Waylon Lewis

Just three active months on Twitter later, I've gained 4,900 followers -- and, more importantly, Twitter is among my web site's top ten traffic sources.

Sister Helen Prejean, of Dead Man Walking fame, on a Kinder Christianity (Video)

Waylon Lewis | Posted 06.30.2009 | Living


Waylon Lewis

The nun behind Dead Man Walking, the best-selling book and movie offers a Christianity that's about mercy, compassion, forgiveness, humor. "It's all about waking up," Sister Helen says.

Top 20 Yoga Youtube Videos (that don't feature bikini-clad Hooters girls), via elephant journal.

Waylon Lewis | Posted 02.22.2009 | Living


Waylon Lewis

YouTube is full of Hooters-esque models (barely) in bikinis doing yoga. But unless you're a 12-year-old boy, it's best to scratch the surface - you'll find thousands of years of knowledge.