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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.
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.
Want to Change Your Life? Change How You Consume
Blog | by Chris LaPlante | June 6, 2017
Take Back Your Time's Chris LaPlante describes the pitfalls of consumerism and explains why we can all benefit from cutting back.
"The Struggle in Rural Kentucky, Being a Black Producer, Is Real"
Blog | May 10, 2019
New Dream speaks with Tiffany Bellfield about the challenges she's faced as a business woman of color, and her contributions to her community as a holistic farmer, producer of botanical products, wellness practitioner, convener of women’s retreats, and mom.
Consumerism, Values, and What Really Matters: An Interview with Tim Kasser
Blog | by Lisa Mastny | July 29, 2011
Psychologist Tim Kasser describes his work on materialism and values, and how he’s tried to resist consumer pressures in his own life.
Solutions to the Pandemic Are Hiding in Plain Sight
Blog | by Ashley Colby | June 8, 2020
Normally, in times of crisis, we look to the technocrats—highly trained doctors, technologists, and bureaucrats—for answers. What if we looked to how communities take care of each other instead?
Confronting Racism Through Personal Action and Deeper Community Connections
Blog | by Casey Williams | September 21, 2017
By building stronger networks with people and groups from diverse backgrounds, we can all help to create a more socially just and sustainable world.
Our Emerging Normal: Results from New Dream's COVID-19 Survey
Blog | June 10, 2020
In April, we asked our audience for thoughts and feedback on how the COVID-19 pandemic was informing what they prioritize and consume. The feedback was deeply insightful.
How to Host an Unforgettable Party
Blog | by Michelle Damiani | March 7, 2018
Learn how one Charlottesville resident organized an unforgettable party around soup, designed to celebrate, honor, and support the diverse strands of her community.