Posts Tagged ‘President Obama’

One minute in an elevator with Barack Obama

Thursday, November 6th, 2008

Going up a green elevator

Grist asked me, if you had one minute in an elevator with President Barack Obama what would you say to him on energy and climate change policy? Check out my response alongside responses from Gavin Newsom (Mayor of SF), Vinod Khosla (Silicon Valley investor), Evon Peter (Executive Director of Native Movement), Terry Kellogg (1% for the Planet), and others. Check it out HERE.

Brooklyn streets light up after Obama’s Victory

Wednesday, November 5th, 2008

Silvani and I headed to the streets after Obama’s victory only to find Bedford Avenue in euphoric celebration. Dancing, singing, and embracing all took place in the middle of the streets. Cars and buses detoured around the crowds. Chants of “Yes We Can,” “Obama! Obama!,” “USA!,” and the National Anthem filled the air. What an emotional uplift! Here is just a taste of the scene (video below).