It’s not Social Security deficits that are destroying the life chances of the young but a prolonged slump confounded by bad policies.
Youth
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The Scouts Ask: Gay or Nay?
In which the organization announces its intention to stay firmly behind the times
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Should 16-Year-Olds Vote?
A Washington suburb’s proposal to let teenagers vote is a great idea.
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The Runaways
As suburban homelessness increases, some teenagers are forced to make it on their own.
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Prospects for Legal Marijuana? Higher and Higher
Across the country, the number of bills to liberalize marijuana use—and the odds of their success—is, well, growing.
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The Fundamentals of Immigration Reform
To begin fixing America’s broken system, we must be guided by both our highest values and our economic needs.
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Politicians Awkwardly Dropping Pop Culture References
When Marco Rubio keeps reminding everyone he likes hip-hop, who is he really speaking to?
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Will Video Games Save Seniors from Despair?
By the time I get sent to the old-folks home, it had better have a holodeck.
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Social Climate Change
Emily Bazelon’s look at how bullying—once known as “kids will be kids”—came to be seen as a crisis.
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Freedom to Choose, Freedom to Marry
Many in the LGBT community may not realize it, but we have Roe v. Wade to thank for same-sex marriage.
