Progressives need a book that demonstrates to idealistic young people that they can pay the rent and transform society. The book would also nudge older people into activism and address the responsibilities of adulthood. Sadly, Practical Idealists is not this book. A self-exploration manual, Practical Idealists: Changing the World and Getting Paid (Global Equity Initiative, Harvard University, October) draws on interviews… return to article
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