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Article: Is Biden Really Too Old? Pt 1 - This is the first of a two-part series examining the issue and controversy over the age question and President Biden. This is an excerpt from Hutchinsons Forthcoming book Is Biden Really Too Old? -The Politics of Age and Ageism in America (Middle Passage Press).

The Utah Republican said that age is going to be a "huge issue" in the 2024 election for both 81-year-old Joe Biden and 77-year-old Donald Trump.

A former school resource officer is accused of providing alcohol and tobacco products to at least one student, according to SLED.

The markers we used to achieve at certain ages now feel less like milestones and more like monuments.

Ageist advertising misses out on a key audience, critics say.

BBC veteran Ed Butler, hosts the three-part podcast series on workplace ageism, highlighting a phenomenon that–given its size and ubiquity–is remarkably brushed aside. 

Bollywood makes the trend more noticeable, but we see the same in government for instance: After retiring from the IAS, bureaucrats take up positions on corporate boards, get appointed by government in regulators and on committees that shape critical policy.

Young Black men are being denied employment for multifaceted reasons, and when they do find work, are often trapped in low-paying jobs.

In general, an ageing population puts added pressure on the working-age population to be more productive – just to maintain total output – amid growing fiscal constraints.

Raveena Tandon expresses her views on gender pay disparity and ageism in the film industry. She emphasizes the need for a longer shelf life and debunks the notion that contemporary actors cannot be friends. Read more about her perspective on the trend of remixes in the industry.