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Beyond GDP: New Measures for a New Economy
Blog | by Lisa Mastny | January 31, 2012
A new report from Demos points out the problems with using GDP as the predominant benchmark of our economic and social progress.
Survey Results I: Conscious Consumers and Activism
Blog | by Guest bloggers | June 11, 2009
“A Small Good Thing”: Bringing the New American Dream Into the Spotlight
Blog | by Lisa Madison | June 3, 2016
A new film examines how the American Dream has come to the end of its promise, and shows us an alternate pathway to happiness, wellness, and success.
Living the Dream: Shayna Gladstone
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | May 23, 2014
Gladstone is the founder of Project Nuevo Mundo, an online platform seeking to catalyze planetary regeneration and individual transformation.
New Dream Happenings: 2019 Year-End Update
Blog | November 21, 2019
The latest on organizational priorities, active programs, and strategic partnerships.
Family, Food, and Climate: An Interview with Activist and Producer Laurie David
Blog | by Wendy Philleo | July 25, 2012
New Dream caught up with producer and environmental activist Laurie David to talk about her recent projects, including her popular book The Family Dinner.
Can Investing Locally Give Us a Better Return on Our Money?
Blog | by Lisa Mastny | June 21, 2012
Is it possible to invest our money directly in our communities while also seeing a healthy monetary return? A new book says yes.
Welcome to the Walking School Bus
Blog | by Michaella | August 19, 2016
To combat childhood obesity, fight climate change, and boost community connection, walking school buses have become a new trend in both the United States and Europe.
Faith Communities, the Environment, and Tales of Responsibility
Blog | by Kim | March 25, 2009
Signs of Hope from 2019
Blog | by New Dream | December 18, 2019
As we looked back on this year, 2019 seemed to offer it all: moments of deep concern and persistent challenges to our safety and well-being, alongside meaningful signs of hope that are taking us into 2020.
Weaving a Sustainable Future: An Interview with Gay Nicholson
Blog | by Lisa Mastny | October 13, 2011
The founder of Sustainable Tompkins in New York State talks about how she's helped her community lay the groundwork for sustainability.
It's Time for Millennium Consumption Goals
Blog | by Erik Assadourian | April 22, 2011
The Millennium Consumption Goals are moving forward—and thanks to all the great comments we received, they’re getting more nuanced too!
We Must Be the Change
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | January 24, 2017
Beyond everyday lifestyle changes like wasting less, we can take steps outside our homes to have greater influence.