California Prisoners Do or Die
Jul 16, 2011 Prisoners all over California continue a hunger strike despite nearing death; "Sister Wives" reality TV show stars fight the anti-polygamy law; and economists have resorted to capital bribery to resuscitate the American job market. These discoveries and more after the jump.
Ron Paul to Leave Congress, Stage Right
Jul 13, 2011 Texas Congressman Ron Paul is streamlining his professional plans. Yes, he's still running for president, and it looks as though his supporters haven't deserted him since the last election cycle, but he won't be seeking to reclaim his House seat after 2012.
AARP Backpedals on Cuts in Social Security
Jun 23, 2011 Spokespersons for the AARP are in damage control mode after The Wall Street Journal reported last week that the organization, which claims to lobby on behalf of older Americans, "is dropping its longstanding opposition to cutting Social Security benefits." (more)
A New (Old) Labor Dilemma
Jun 11, 2011 Federal labor statistics show that older Americans are much more likely now to be holding on to their careers -- because they can't afford to retire -- while vast numbers of young Americans are failing to get on track in the job market. (more)
The Trillion-Dollar Public Benefits Gap Widens
May 1, 2011 State governments are looking at a cumulative shortfall of at least $126 trillion needed to pay for pension and retirement health care services, The Pew Center on the States reported in a study published last week .
Sailing Into Retirement
Mar 18, 2011
No Time for ’Tirement’
Jan 3, 2011 In little over a century, Americans have gone from a life expectancy of 47 to one of 78. By 2025 there will be 66 million Americans over 65. The decisions that we make individually and collectively about how to spend this gift of time will reshape the country.
Strikes Trash Sarkozy’s Popularity
Oct 24, 2010 As French President Nicolas Sarkozy tries to push through a reform plan to increase the retirement age, protests and strikes have wreaked havoc on the country and sent Sarkozy's approval rating into a tailspin.
Fine French Whine
Oct 23, 2010
French Protesters Hit the Streets
Oct 12, 2010 President Sarkozy, you're on notice. On Tuesday, French protesters took to the streets en masse to send the message that they do not approve of their president's move to change the country's official retirement age.
