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. 

Save Energy: Take a Long Weekend!

Blog   |   by Michele   |   July 7, 2008

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. 

10 Great Books to Teach Your Kids About Consumerism

Blog   |   by New Dream   |   February 6, 2018

Shara Drew, the director of New Dream's Kids & Commercialism campaign, reviews two recent children’s books that deal with the topic of consumerism in a way that's impactful and fun, and also suggests eight more oldies but goodies.

Avoiding the Trap of Holiday Consumerism

Blog   |   by Isaiah Johnson   |   December 7, 2018

New Dream Youth Fellow Isaiah Johnson details the true costs of holiday consumerism and outlines five things you can do to avoid its traps.

What You Want From New Dream: Key Themes and Messages on Equity and Consumption

Blog   |   January 14, 2019

New Dreamers share their thoughts about the connections between consumerism, class, and race; our new focus on equity and consumption; and what you’d like to see from New Dream in the future.

Going Screen-Free at Home: It’s Not as Hard as You Think

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   April 12, 2013

When a mother of three opted to enforce strict television rules in her home, she discovered that life was actually easier and less stressful.

How Sara Day Evans Is Working With Local Businesses and Growers to “Accelerate Appalachia” in an Equitable and Regenerative Way

Blog   |   by New Dream   |   March 19, 2019

In this interview, Sara Day provides her thoughts on the connections between agriculture, equity, and consumption—and what we can do, as individuals and communities, to tackle these important issues.