Changing Family Life
PBS – From 1929 to 1933, the marriage rate fell by 22 percent.
Many young people could not afford to leave their parents and start their own households. At the same time, the divorce rate dropped by 25 percent. If you were already in a household, you couldn’t afford to set up a second one. The birth rate declined by 15 percent.
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Going Gray to Stay Afloat
State governments are doing it, so why can’t you?
As state governments look for a quick source of tax income, at least 15 have expanded or are considering expanding gambling, the Spectrum Gaming Group says.
I’m In NYC March 13-15
While there, I’ll be checking out the Urban China: Informal Cities exhibition at the New Museum.
If you want to meet up, feel free to drop me a line.
Narratives to Pay Attention To
Most recently: Iceland, Argentina, Soviet Union. Of course, D1 as well.