How Older Americans Hoard the Future

The Argument by New York Times Opinion

Jul 30, 202600:52:54News & Politics

American leaders are staying in office past their prime. Boomers are reluctant to relinquish control — from political offices to corner offices — to the detriment of their juniors. In a society where the elderly hold so...

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