Cyndi Lauper bemoans ageism
They both launched successful singing careers that span five decades. And despite having each built remarkable legacies as iconic feminist musicians, Cyndi Lauper, 63,…
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80 Most Influential Americans Over 80 by 24/7 Wall Street
The United States is not known for respecting its elderly, who are often overlooked, perceived as lacking the value of the young who are…
5 Ways to Beat Age Discrimination in Hiring
“We need someone with a higher energy level,” is one coded way of an employer saying: “I won’t hire you because you are too…
It’s Tough Being Over 40 in Silicon Valley
After Andrea Rodriguez lost her job last fall, she put away her suits. Not because she didn’t plan to keep working—she just had to…