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Ageism

There’s no age limit for politicians − As people live longer, should that change?

Politics

There’s no age limit for politicians − As people live longer, should that change?

— While there are minimum age requirements for people who want to hold political office in the US, there are no limits on when someone must retire.

By Nancy S. Jecker

Politicians are getting older – shutting young people out of decision-making around the world

Politics

Politicians are getting older – shutting young people out of decision-making around the world

— Ageing politicians tend to dominate around the world. But young people will live the longest with the laws they are adopting now.

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