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Thinking in terms of "generations" is a kind of shortcut to help us understand social and economic differences in age cohorts over time. Sometimes, though, it contributes to sloppy analysis or ...

Because I often refer to generational splits in things like voter turnout and political surveys, a reader with an inquiring ...

People love naming things, even themselves! Every wave of kids, teens, adults, and even the eternally mysterious category known as “the olds” has been labeled over the years. From baby boomers to ...

With the start of a new year on Jan. 1, 2025, comes the emergence of a new generation. 2025 marks the end of Generation Alpha and the start of Generation Beta, a cohort that will include all ...

As we exit a decade when Millennials stepped into parenthood (aka became known as parennials) and Gen Z so eloquently introduced the "Ok, Boomer" phenomenon to show their distaste for their ...

The generation consists of those born between 2025 and 2039. With the arrival of the new year, a new generation is officially on the horizon: Gen Beta. Defined as individuals born between 2025 and ...

Just one minute after midnight on Jan. 1, as Times Square revelers danced under a shimmering ball, a couple from Crown Heights welcomed twin daughters into the world at a Brooklyn hospital. Sarai and ...