Lisa Mastny

Staff   |   September 12, 2017

Rethinking Mother's Day

Blog   |   by Jenn Knepper   |   May 9, 2014

For Mother’s Day this year, we've partnered with a local business that upcycles materials and offers workshops for groups to come together and let creativity soar.

Casey Williams

Staff   |   September 12, 2017

America the Possible: A Manifesto, Part II

Blog   |   by James Gustave Speth   |   July 2, 2012

We need a compelling vision for a new future, a vision of a better country—America the Possible—that is still within our power to reach.

Maryland Librarians Say "Yes!" to More Sharing

Blog   |   by Mary Murphy   |   July 16, 2014

New Dream's CommunityShare Workshop is helping lead the way for the Sharing Economy in Maryland.

Insourcing

Blog   |   by Bob   |   August 28, 2009

The Pervasiveness of Product Placement: A Review of Spurlock's New Film

Blog   |   by Amy Curtis   |   November 17, 2011

Morgan Spurlock's new film exposes the subversive role of product placement in American media.

Survey Results II: Conscious Consumers and Activism

Blog   |   by Guest bloggers   |   June 11, 2009

Great Summer Reads: 2017 Edition

Blog   |   by New Dream   |   June 2, 2017

Looking for a great summer read? Here’s a list of our favorite recent (or recent to us!) books.... and a few more we're excited to delve into.

What Is the Role of Librarians in the Sharing Economy?

Blog   |   by Anna Awimbo   |   January 16, 2014

Exploring the role of the original community-sharing pioneers, librarians, in the Sharing Economy.

Financing to Fight Food Deserts

Blog   |   by Krislyn Placide   |   June 20, 2012

Pennsylvania’s Food Fresh Financing Initiative aims to help level the nutritional playing field in low-income areas.

New Dream Evolves: Young Leaders Question Consumption

Blog   |   by Amy Hartzler   |   August 15, 2018

In July, New Dream gathered 10 Youth Fellows in Boston for focused sessions on the complex landscape of consumption and possibilities for future efforts.

New Dream 2018 Youth Fellows

Custom Pages   |   August 15, 2018

Small Steps to Help Your Child’s School Be More Healthy Today

Blog   |   by Terra Wellington   |   September 25, 2012

Parents, teachers, administrators, and students can work together toward improving a school’s health and sustainability.

Excerpt: "Creating Community as We Grow Older"

Blog   |   by New Dream   |   November 4, 2014

Beth Baker's new book tackles the issues of community and aging in place, showing how neighbors can support one another as they grow older together.