Thursday, September 03
Virtual Event
A Well-Being Economy: Rethinking Prosperity for the 21st Century
A Democrats Abroad Conversation with Jeffrey Sachs
What if we measured a nation's success not by GDP, but by the health, education, dignity, and flourishing of its people?
Join Democrats Abroad for a timely conversation with renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs on what a Well-Being Economy could mean for America's future — and why the choices we make as voters in 2026 will shape whether we get there.
Sachs will draw on lessons from countries such as New Zealand, Scotland, and Finland that have already begun moving beyond GDP as the measure of national success, exploring the concrete policies — in health, education, climate resilience, and social protection — that foster long-term human development. The conversation will also examine why democratic accountability isn't separate from economic well-being, but foundational to it: the rule of law, transparent governance, and leaders answerable to the public are what make it possible to plan for the long term rather than lurch from cycle to cycle.
For the millions of Americans living abroad, this conversation carries particular weight. Overseas voters have repeatedly tipped close races, and your participation in 2026 will help determine whether the U.S. moves toward a more humane, sustainable model of prosperity — or away from it.
This event will cover:
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Defining a Well-Being Economy beyond GDP
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Global models and what the U.S. can learn from them
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Policy pathways: health, education, climate, and economic security
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Why democratic accountability underpins long-term well-being
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The unique power of Americans abroad in shaping 2026
Whether you're a longtime activist or a first-time voter figuring out how the process works from overseas, this is a chance to hear a hopeful, grounded vision for what comes next — and how your vote fits into it.
RSVP now
The 2026 Midterm Elections are on 3 November. 🗳️ Request your ballot today at https://www.votefromabroad.org/ and vote. It’s very important. We need your vote. Ask for your ballot to be sent to you by email so it arrives on time, and you can send it back in time to be counted.
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Thursday, September 03, 2026 at 01:30 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Time
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