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Citizenship is membership in a political community (originally a city but now usually a state) and carries with it rights to political participation; a person having such membership is a citizen. It is largely coterminous with nationality, although it is possible to have a nationality without being a citizen (i.e., be legally subject to a state and entitled to its protection without having rights of political participation in it); it is also possible to have political rights without being a national of a state; for example, a citizen of a Commonwealth country resident in the United Kingdom is entitled to full political rights.
See nationality for further discussion of the properties of national citizenship and how it can be acquired.
Citizenship often also implies working towards the betterment of one's community through participation, volunteer work, and efforts to improve life for all citizens. In this vein, schools in England provide lessons in citizenship; in Wales the model used is Personal and Social Education.
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House bill will increase cost for younger insurers to pay for care for older citizens.
eclecticbuzz (Ted DeCorte) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:27:07 -0000
House bill will increase cost for younger insurers to pay for care for older citizens.
get ready younger citizens- you're already funding soc security, now you'll subsidize older, sicker Americans - what'll b left 4u? #killbill
lhughes (Larry Hughes) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:24:14 -0000
get ready younger citizens- you're already funding soc security, now you'll subsidize older, sicker Americans - what'll b left 4u? #killbill
Wall streeters buying up life insurance policies of older citizens? Can Murder Inc.be far behind?
SoCalREvalues (Barry Noble) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:32:54 -0000
Wall streeters buying up life insurance policies of older citizens? Can Murder Inc.be far behind?
@justinreeve And older folks. ;) Suggested OpenOffice for Kids to a local church that trains senior citizens who hit too many buttons.
woscholar (Scott S. Floyd) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:52:16 -0000
@justinreeve And older folks. ;) Suggested OpenOffice for Kids to a local church that trains senior citizens who hit too many buttons.
Older citizens and Web-based political participation: http://www.springerlink.com/index/1M26613R3406N007.pdf (reading)
VincentR (Vincent R.) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:11:43 -0000
Older citizens and Web-based political participation: http://www.springerlink.com/index/1M26613R3406N007.pdf (reading)
encourage older children to help the younger ones learn how to be safe + responsible digital citizens is one of the great solutions #fose09
theonlinemom (TheOnlineMom) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:57:41 -0000
encourage older children to help the younger ones learn how to be safe + responsible digital citizens is one of the great solutions #fose09
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A Fact Sheet on the Economics of Aging in Canada - Discusses the practical implications of a smaller workforce supporting a larger number of non-working citizens.
Almanac of Policy Issues: Seniors Issues - News, background information and links on the Older Americans Act and other federal programs affecting the nation's senior citizens, including Meals on Wheels.
Meta Description: [ News, background information, and links on seniors issues, including the Older Americans Act and Meals on Wheels. ]
Beverly Foundation - Pasadena non-profit organization focusing on important issues affecting older adults especially mobility and transportation within the community.
Meta Description: [ A nonprofit organization created in 1979, created to assist in reinforcing and extending the health potential of senior citizens. Qualitative research and qualitative research into senior mobility and elderly transportation. ]
California United for Nursing Home Care - Advocacy organization focusing on adequate funding of care and quality of services. Includes research data and news stories.
CARIE - Organizations whose mission is to improve the well being, rights, and autonomy of older persons through advocacy, education, and action.
Meta Description: [ The Center for Advocacy for the Rights and Interests of the Elderly (CARIE) is a non-profit organization, based in Philadelphia, dedicated to improving the quality of life for vulnerable older people. ]
Cash Balance Pensions and Retirement Plan Conversions - Site that tracks pension and retirement issues from a public policy perspective.
Center on an Aging Society - Non-partisian public policy institute that studies the consequences and opportunities of population aging for all aspects of society.
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ElderHope Ethics and Law Page - This page provides information, links, and book recommendations that relate to the needs of seniors and their caregivers. It especially focuses on advance directives and end-of-life planning.
Meta Description: [ This page has links, book recommendations, and considerations for patients and caregivers related to ethical and legal issues, including advance directives. ]
Health and Retirement Study (HRS) - The Health and Retirement Study (HRS) is a source of longitudinal, cross-sectional data for researchers and policymakers who study aging. The HRS is based on a national sample of over 22,000 individuals who are interviewed every other year.
Meta Description: [ The Health and Retirement Study (HRS) is a rich source of longitudinal, cross-sectional data for researchers and policymakers who study aging. The HRS is based on a national sample of over 22,000 individuals who are interviewed every other year. ]
Moving Ideas: Social Security - Reports, progressive links and action alerts on Social Security issues.
Meta Description: [ 22 Issues about progressive policy and politics. Articles, policy reports, action alerts and more! ]
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (N4A) - Umbrella organization advocating to ensure that needed resources and support services are available to older Americans. Includes policy papers and press releases.
Meta Description: [ Making it Easier for Millions of Older Persons Nationwide to Live Independently ]
National Policy and Resource Center on Nutrition and Aging - Promotes active healthy aging through good nutrition. Includes monthly reviews of related journals, public policy and legislation updates.
Texas Silver-Haired Legislature - Non-profit group advocating on issues affecting older adults in the state. Includes details of resolutions, a directory, newsletters and a calendar of events.
Meta Description: [ The Texas Silver-Haired Legislature strives to promote good government for Texas by directly involving Senior citizens in the legislative process. TSHL provides a nonpartisan forum for discussion and debate of Senior issues, advocacy training and an avenue for older citizens to serve as a resourc... ]
The Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups - Non-profit grassroots advocacy organization concerned with issues affecting older persons and their families. List of member services and consumer advocacy information.
Meta Description: [ The Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups (CWAG) is the largest, most effective grassroots coalition of senior organizations in the country. ]
The Mobility Needs of Older Americans - Describes how an aging society adds to a range of transportation problems. Includes an overview of special approaches and solutions.
Meta Description: [ America's burgeoning older population will require special approaches to insure mobility and avoid exacerbating existing transportation problems. ]
U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging - Conducts a continuing study of matters pertaining to problems and opportunities of older people. Site includes hearings, events, and links to related government agencies.
Washington State Senior Citizens' Lobby - Forum for senior advocacy groups throughout the state. List of key issues, officers and member organizations.
Meta Description: [ The Washington State Senior Citizens' Lobby advocates for seniors in the state of Washington, lobbying state legislators, analyzing issues, developing and promoting positions supporting senior issues. ]
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