Keep your ear to the ground, and you can almost hear a revolution coming. The New York Times outlines the very different economics of households at either end of the human lifespan in a piece headlined “Old vs. Young.” Esquire magazine declares “The War Against Youth.” The Washington Post flatly states “Young Americans Get the […]
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Adviser: Longer careers serve seniors, society
Like many people who visit the city, Randal Charlton fell in love with New Orleans, so much so that he thought the city’s mix of food and music would be a sure-fire hit in Sarasota, Fla., where he lived at the time. Café New Orleans was no such thing, however, and Charlton was left in […]
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Guest column: AARP blasts Legislature on voter ID bills
By Mark Hornbeck/AARP AARP Michigan opposes bills (Senate Bills 751 and 754) moving through the Legislature that will make it more difficult for many state residents to register to vote and to participate in elections. Michigan already meets federal election standards. States should not impose unreasonable identification requirements that discourage or prevent citizens from voting. […]