gerontocracy
Coverage of gerontocracy in the Nexus archive.
- Are American politicians too old? | Politics Weekly America
The article discusses the debate over the age of politicians in the US following the death of Republican senator Lindsey Graham and the return of Mitch McConnell after hospitalization. It also addresses rumors about Donald Trump's health and whether the US is becoming a gerontocracy, with insights from historian Alexis Coe.
- How the old took over
Samuel Moyn argues that America’s oldest generations wield disproportionate power, leaving younger Americans with diminished opportunities and influence. He proposes solutions like age caps for Congress to address the growing generational divide in wealth and political clout.
- Gerontocracy in America — how to break the grip of the ‘oldigarchy’
Samuel Moyn's essay discusses the concentration of power among older Americans (the 'oldigarchy') and proposes solutions to redistribute wealth more equitably to strengthen democracy.
- The Old Guard: Confronting America's Gerontocratic Crisis
The article discusses America's gerontocratic crisis, highlighting the issue of an aging population holding power and influence. The term gerontocracy refers to a system where older individuals dominate leadership positions. The article is hosted on Harpers.org and has garnered comments on news.ycombinator.com.
- An Oligarchy of Old People
The article discusses the concept of 'gerontocracy' as an oligarchy dominated by elderly individuals, examining its implications on wealth and power dynamics. It is published in The Atlantic magazine, sparking debate with limited online commentary.