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This compilation features a variety of resources that delve into the changing landscape of the American Dream. It includes John Zogby's reflections on national transformation, a MetLife study on self-sufficiency, and an analysis of well-being across different domains. Additionally, historical perspectives from Bill Moyers and Andrew J. Bacevich address the implications of an imperial presidency. Other works by Joe Brewer and Mark Slouka challenge conventional economic narratives. Together, these pieces provide a holistic view of contemporary challenges and ideals shaping American life.
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In No Particular Order… Zogby, John; “The Way We'll Be: The Zogby Report on the Transformation of the American Dream” • http://www.csis.org/component/option,com_csis_events/task,view/id,1923/ • http://www.wfs.org/Jan-Feb%2009/zogbyreview.htm MetLife Study on the American Dream: http://www.metlife.com/dream The Self-Sufficiency Standard for Colorado 2008: • http://www.cclponline.org/pubfiles/SelfSufficiency08_FinalProof.pdf The Six Domains of Well-Being: • http://www.ahiphiwire.org/WellBeing/Display.aspx?doc_code=RWBDomains • http://www.ahiphiwire.org/WellBeing/Display.aspx?doc_code=RWBStateRanks Is an imperial presidency destroying what America stands for? Bill Moyers sits down with history and international relations expert and former US Army Colonel Andrew J. Bacevich who identifies three major problems facing our democracy: the crises of economy, government and militarism, and calls for a redefinition of the American way of life: http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/08152008/watch.html Beyond Scarcity: Reinventing Wealth in a Progressive World" by Joe Brewer • http://www.truthout.org/022409A A Quibble by Mark Slouka: http://www.harpers.org/archive/2009/02/0082362 Property Rights and Public Values by Donovan D. Rypkema: http://www.law.georgetown.edu/gelpi/current_research/documents/RT_Pubs_Other_Rypkema.pdf