Three Via Truthout:
America Not as Politically Conservative as You Think
Lee Drutman, Miller-McCune: "Voters self-identify as conservatives for several reasons, only one of which is that it reflects their politics. Among the many memes floating around in the wake of the 2010 election is that America has taken a rightward turn, and conservative pundits seem re-energized in calling America a center-right nation. After all, a plurality of American voters (42 percent) now call themselves 'conservative,' as compared to just 35 percent who say they are 'moderate' and 20 percent who say they are 'liberal.' Two years ago, moderates and conservatives both were at 37 percent."
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How Retirement Is Being Reinvented Worldwide
Mark Trumbull, McClatchy Newspapers: "People are working longer - out of necessity and choice - as the world undergoes one of the biggest demographic shifts in history.... Around the globe, from developed Europe to fast-rising China, a common trend is emerging: The workforce is taking on an older profile as retirement is delayed or redefined."
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Ellen Dannin | We As A People Will Get to the Promised Land
Ellen Dannin, Truthout: "For decades, this has been the richest country on earth, with the capacity to give everyone a decent life, an education and a good job - and yet it is home to millions who live in poverty. King warned us against cashing in our engagement as citizens building a democracy for a passive role as customers. He said, 'Enlarged material powers spell enlarged peril - if there is not proportionate growth of the soul.'"
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Lee Drutman, Miller-McCune: "Voters self-identify as conservatives for several reasons, only one of which is that it reflects their politics. Among the many memes floating around in the wake of the 2010 election is that America has taken a rightward turn, and conservative pundits seem re-energized in calling America a center-right nation. After all, a plurality of American voters (42 percent) now call themselves 'conservative,' as compared to just 35 percent who say they are 'moderate' and 20 percent who say they are 'liberal.' Two years ago, moderates and conservatives both were at 37 percent."
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How Retirement Is Being Reinvented Worldwide
Mark Trumbull, McClatchy Newspapers: "People are working longer - out of necessity and choice - as the world undergoes one of the biggest demographic shifts in history.... Around the globe, from developed Europe to fast-rising China, a common trend is emerging: The workforce is taking on an older profile as retirement is delayed or redefined."
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Ellen Dannin | We As A People Will Get to the Promised Land
Ellen Dannin, Truthout: "For decades, this has been the richest country on earth, with the capacity to give everyone a decent life, an education and a good job - and yet it is home to millions who live in poverty. King warned us against cashing in our engagement as citizens building a democracy for a passive role as customers. He said, 'Enlarged material powers spell enlarged peril - if there is not proportionate growth of the soul.'"
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