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VIDEO: Reimagining America: An Evening with Gus Speth & Juliet Schor
Videos | February 11, 2014
On November 8, 2013, New Dream hosted noted authors Gus Speth and Juliet Schor for an evening of conversation around redefining the American Dream.
Living the Dream: Planetwalker John Francis
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | September 19, 2013
John Francis gave up motorized transportation for 22 years. His next journey? Public service and teaching others.
ACTION KIT: Schools Unbranded – simple steps to understanding and pushing back against rampant in-school commercialism
Resources | by New Dream | April 14, 2017
This helpful guide offers simple steps to understanding and pushing back against rampant in-school commercialism.
What Is the American Dream? Dueling Dualities in the American Tradition
Blog | by James Gustave Speth | June 27, 2011
The story of the pursuit of happiness in America is a story of its close alliance with capitalism and consumerism. But is there another option?
Office Space: Thinking Beyond the Lonely Cubicle
Blog | by Amy Curtis | July 25, 2011
Offices don't have to be isolating places that segregate and restrict.
Four New Books Explore American Consumption
Blog | by Dave | July 9, 2009
What Are You Doing For Others?
Blog | by Mary Murphy | January 23, 2014
New Dream celebrates MLK Day with a community event all about sharing.
Do We Need to Sacrifice Communities in the Name of Progress?
Blog | by Addison Del Mastro | February 12, 2013
As environmentalists, we sometimes forget that a green energy company is just that—a company.
Homemade Valentines, Gratitude, and the Green Triangle
Blog | by Suzita Cochran | February 12, 2013
How one family's annual valentine-making routine became a way to practice gratitude and green living simultaneously.
POLL: New American Dream Survey Report 2004
Resources | by New Dream | January 11, 2004
In a 2004 New Dream poll of 1,269 American adults, more than 4 in 5 respondents said that our society’s priorities are “out of whack,” with an overwhelming majority agreeing that as a society we are too focused on working and making money and not enough on family and community.
Helping Teachers and Their Students Think About the "Stuff" They Use
Blog | by Shara Drew | September 19, 2017
Susan Salterberg talks about her work helping K-12 educators design creative lesson plans around consumption, well-being, and sustainability.
Say "No!" to Plastic: Choosing Mind-Boosting Toys for Children
Blog | by Daria M. Brezinski | December 9, 2013
Use this litmus test to choose purchases and activities that enhance both creativity and intelligence in kids.
Creating a Guilt-Free Table
Blog | by Terra Wellington | January 9, 2013
No matter the extent of your choices, any guilt-free addition to your table is a win-win for you and the planet.
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Community-Supported Art: The New CSAs
Blog | by Eleanor Cleverly | November 20, 2013
Is community-supported art the next big thing in supporting local artists?