The Shah-mazing Case
The drama at the heart of the strangest season of Real Housewives was … elder fraud?
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Old Thieves Never Die
Some of the biggest heists we could find on Wikipedia were committed by the elderly.
Christmas in July
When and where organized labor’s been on the move.
How Do You Do, Fellow Kids?
Around the world, politicians of all persuasions have one thing in common: their cringeworthy attempts to appeal to the youths.
Antiaging Regimens
Elites have long tried to dodge death. Nothing has worked so far, and plenty have died trying.
Issue 51: Misery Index
Crunching the numbers on the class war.
Company Towns
There is money to be made in end-of-life amusements for wealthy retirees.
Issue 51: Letters
Join our thriving community of letter writers.
Frozen in Time
The rich have it so good that one lifetime is not enough: some of them are turning to cryonics in the hopes of someday coming back for more.
Doing Well While Doing Good
In unionized nursing homes, both patients and staff have better outcomes.
Issue 51: The Internet Speaks
For just $1,000,000, upload your consciousness to our comments section
Nursery Rhymes
The problem of age in the workplace used to tend in the other direction.
One Last Job
Many great directors lose their fastballs. But a few legends have managed to buck that trend, turning in some of their best work in their twilight years.
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A Socialist Summer Reading List for the Dog Days of Summer
Just in time for your (hopeful) escape from the heat and the grind, here are the summer reading recommendations of Jacobin’s editors and staff writers.