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We've got issues : the get real, no b.s., guilt-free guide to what really matters /

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They're Gen Xers, twenty and thirtysomethings, recent college graduates on their own for the first time, newlyweds, or brand-new parents. And whether they're slackers or strivers, many are clueless about politics, politicians, and the issues that truly matter to their generation. Maybe the...

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Main Author: Bagby, Meredith E.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Public Affairs, ©2000.
Edition:1st ed.
Subjects:
Generation X > United States > Attitudes.
Generation X > Political activity > United States.
United States > Politics and government > 1993-2001.
United States > Social policy > 1993-
Génération X > États-Unis > Attitudes.
Génération X > Activité politique > États-Unis.
États-Unis > Politique et gouvernement > 1993-2001.
États-Unis > Politique sociale > 1993-
Generation X > Attitudes.
Generation X > Political activity.
Politics and government
Social policy.
United States.
Since 1993
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction: Politics, Who Cares? vii
  • 1 Politicians, Paramours, and Peccadilloes 1
  • 2 America's Report Card 23
  • 3 Trick or Treat, the Tooth Fairy, and a Tea Party 37
  • 4 The Mysterious Machinations of the Reverse Robin Hood 53
  • 5 Social Insecurity 67
  • 6 Mediscare 85
  • 7 Poor Fred 99
  • 8 What Happened to George? 117
  • 9 Ward and June Who? 135
  • 10 Public Baby-sitting 149
  • 11 The Graduate 167
  • 12 You Want Fries with That Baby? 181
  • 13 The Green Generation ... Not 199
  • 14 Civil Fights 225
  • 15 Yale or Jail 249
  • 16 Golden Arches 265
  • 17 Under the Covers 293
  • Appendix Pop versus Politics 309.