Will America grow up before it grows old?

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An economic catastrophe is on the horizon if the US does not take careful measures to offset the soon-to-reach-retirement-age of the huge Baby Boomer generation. Estimates show that nearly 25% of the population will be over the age of 65 by the year 2040, a heavy toll on social security benefits.

Analysis, Economic aspects, Reports, Cover Story, Demographic aspects, Social security, Demographic surveys, Old age, Demographic transition

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Female circumcision comes to America

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Female circumcision is increasing in the US and other Western countries as more immigrants enter from Africa. Some countries outlaw the practice, but Congress has not yet acted on the issue. Women's rights groups and activists such Mimi Ramsey are working to stop female genital mutilation.

Laws, regulations and rules, Behavior, Female circumcision, Circumcision, Ramsey, Mimi

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Why America thinks it has to run the world

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The mounting domestic social and economic problems of the US, combined with the end of the Cold War have not lessened its need to maintain a military presence in East Asia and Europe. Foreign-policy experts question the reasons behind the justification of the US's military policy.

International aspects, Political aspects, Military policy, National security, Defense spending, Defence spending

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