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Dispatches: The Changing American Dream

A new series that chronicles the way people in Easton respond to the economic, political and social challenges of American life.

We're excited to inaugurate a new series for our Patch Readers: "Dispatches: The Changing American Dream."

Every day, the national media is full of stories about how American families, businesses, and neighbors are adjusting to these trying times.

There are so many changes happening so fast that it's dizzying: national debates about , foreclosures, debt, , government and all touch on fundamental ways in which we see ourselves and our communities.

At Patch, we want to explore that conversation on a daily basis so we can better understand how our neighbors are adjusting to the challenges and opportunities that surround us.

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We don't think there's one American Dream, but a multitude of American Dreams which a multitude of people are working toward.

Looking out across nearly almost 900 Patch sites, we see businesses holding their breath deciding whether to expand; college graduates returning home because they can't find jobs; and senior citizens bringing boarders into their homes to help pay their bills.

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We also see bold , inspiring stories of local businesses that succeed because they innovated, and locals who've taken these trying times as a signal to engage more, not less, in their government.

At the purely local level, we want to know where Easton fits along these fault lines.

Nationally, there's a debate about which government-building efforts are "shovel-ready." Locally, there's a debate about how to fund like the Ambassadors, an effort by the city to rid itself of , and a homeless shelter that's seeking support in the wake of a recent

Nationally, there's a debate about the education system, which is at the center of our dreams of a better life for our children. Locally, we have a school district struggling to , community members , and a change of leadership on its way with this year's school board elections.

"Dispatches" will be built upon the compelling vignettes and snapshots we unearth across all of our Patch sites.

And, of course, we want your help: Tell us what issues and what stories in Easton go to the heart of your American Dream.


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