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The Dawning Demographic Revolution

jamierushad | October 1, 2010 | Comments (0)

The Demographic Revolution

We are on the edge of one of the greatest social, cultural and economic revolutions in history. Over the course of the next two years a significant percentage of the U.S. population – by some estimations that number will be 50% or more – will be over 50 years of age for the first time in history. Couple this fact with dramatic changes in science, technological and digital communications, increasing longevity, declining birth rates and a shrinking tax base and the implications are astounding. And not just for those of us who are 50 and older, for younger generations and for all of those who will come after us as well.

You’ve Gotta Be Kidding!

State Governments Moving To Restrict Voter Registration

There is a movement underway in a number of states to enact restrictive and abusive voter ID laws under a thin veil of “preventing voter fraud.” Legislation already passed in Ohio could deprive nearly 900,000 citizens—mostly seniors, low-income individuals, students, the disabled and people of color—of their voting rights. A similar law was passed in Texas, and more laws are being considered in 20 other states. Call this Democracy? You've Got To Be Kidding!! What do you think?