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Who’s Telling the Story? Consumer Culture and America’s Rural Communities
Blog | by Kate Parker | November 21, 2019
The commodification of rural life is happening across the country, from factory farming to agritourism. What are the costs of these changes and how can they support the people and communities that make a place what it is?
"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.
Reflections on a Resilient Family Road Trip
Blog | by April Roggio | June 10, 2015
We have returned! In total, we traveled through 23 states in about 34 days, in search of rural resilience, working landscapes, and grand adventures.
Determined to Thrive: A Family Pilgrimage
Blog | by April Roggio | April 26, 2015
What happens when you stuff 6 kids into a 1976 Travco RV & make plans for a cross-country voyage to discover America? This family will soon find out.
Living Lighter
Blog | by New Dream | November 4, 2011
Living Lighter is a colorful pamphlet filled with helpful tips and resources for reducing your consumer footprint.
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?
What We See and What We Know (Or, Why We Need to Question Overabundance)
Blog | by Kate Parker | February 18, 2020
What is lost when we're confronted with a constant state of overabundance? What are the hidden systems that prop up these manifestations of largesse? And who are they good for?
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.
Creating Community, One Market at a Time
Blog | by Amy Curtis | February 28, 2012
St. George's Market in Belfast, Ireland, showcases how local markets can bridge historical divides and give back to communities.
How Electricity Cooperatives in the U.S. Are Paving the Way for a Renewable Future
Blog | by Kevin Stark | July 17, 2017
Emerging co-op programs are keeping costs down and stimulating the economy while reducing energy use and benefiting the environment.
Pop Goes the Community
Blog | by Rebecca Sanborn Stone | June 23, 2014
How a temporary "pop-up" university helped bring a small Vermont town back to life.
Living the Dream: Ashley Whittenberger of Cosmic Acres
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | May 6, 2013
A few years ago, Ashley Whittenberger decided to trade in her “mainstream McMansion on a half-acre of manicured hell" for a life of freedom and creativity.
What If You Cut Your Consumption Rates by Half?
Blog | by Inbar Hyams, OuiChoose.com | July 18, 2018
What if instead of breaking our heads trying to determine the optimal choices, we go for something radically simple and just cut our consumption rates by half? Here's how.
When Planning Family Vacations, Don’t Forget the Train
Blog | by Suzita Cochran | March 7, 2012
Traveling by train can be a magical alternative to the high-stress world of airports and Interstates.
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.