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America the Possible

What is the new American Dream?

Peter Rothberg

September 17, 2013

What is the new American Dream? In a new book and companion video, noted environmentalist Gus Speth breaks it down in simple, inspiring language and details how we can start incorporating a fundamentally new set of values in our homes, streets, neighborhoods, and cities.

Speth identifies a dozen features of the American political economy—the country’s basic operating system—where transformative change is essential, and explains how structural change can be brought to America. Watch and share the video and heed Speth’s urgent call to arms.

Peter RothbergTwitterPeter Rothberg is the The Nation’s associate publisher.


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