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.

Young Leaders: We Need You!

Custom Pages   |   June 13, 2018

Let's Get to Know Our Towns and Neighbors

Blog   |   by Bea Echeverria   |   February 28, 2018

New Dreamer Bea Echeverria offers insight into how she built a small network of acquaintances in her new home country and eventually found her community.

Tackling the Twin Threats of Population and Consumption: An Interview with Robert Engelman

Blog   |   by Lisa Mastny   |   February 23, 2012

The new head of Worldwatch says we need to address both population growth and rising consumption if we hope to bring about a more sustainable world.

Does Your Registry Reflect Your Values, or Just Your Fantasy Vision of Yourself?

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   May 3, 2017

Sometimes people register for items they don't really want or need because they have these fantasy visions of themselves.

The Future of Work? Get on the Lattice or Die

Blog   |   by Liz Kofman and Astri Von Arbin Ahlander   |   May 8, 2013

How do you balance work and life in a financially tight and job-insecure world? First, forget about the corporate ladder.

NPR's On Point: No-Gift Christmas Advocates Say That's a Wrap on Presents Under the Tree

Blog   |   December 20, 2018

The joy of a no-gift Christmas. Don’t blame the Grinch. Real people are pushing back against presents and advocating for new traditions. Featuring special guest Guinevere Higgins, director of strategic partnerships for New Dream.

Community Building Through Peacemaking Circles — and Dinner

Blog   |   by Jessica Laus   |   June 26, 2018

Community dinners bring people together as equals in order to have honest, and at times difficult, exchanges in an atmosphere of concern and respect for all.

Living the Dream: Island Minimalist Moira Silva

Blog   |   by Moira Convey Silva   |   May 3, 2018

In our latest Living the Dream interview, we talk with Moira Silva, a mother, writer, and teacher, about the joys and challenges of living in a small island community.

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?

Tales from a Tech-free Summer Camp

Blog   |   by Eli Austin   |   October 11, 2018

A recent high school grad shares a lesson for young people about the benefits of getting off our devices and out into nature.

Becoming a Teacher Made Me an Activist—and My Story Might Make You One, Too

Blog   |   by Mary-Alexis   |   November 21, 2019

Mary-Alexis hated high school when she was a student, which is exactly why she became a high school teacher. By understanding what made school so awful for her, she's learned how to better serve her students, and become an activist in the process. 

New Dream 2018 Youth Fellows

Custom Pages   |   August 15, 2018

The Privilege of a Simple Life

Blog   |   by Kate Parker   |   June 10, 2020

The pandemic has shown that the ability to "simplify our lives" is not distributed equally. For those able to simplify, how can we direct this privilege toward better tending to the injustices of the world?

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.