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Lee Ann Rawlins Williams

Lee Ann Rawlins Williams

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Why the economy forces boomers to work longer, then vilifies them for it

Aging Americans are shoring up the labor market and tax base as they delay retirement, even as critics attack an “old guard” for blocking younger...

31.05.2026 2

Fortune

Lee Ann Rawlins Williams

Older Americans are often compelled to keep working – and then criticized for not stepping aside

Sometimes they hear they’re supposed to stay active and engaged. Other times they’re vilified for holding on to power too long. It’s all made...

27.05.2026 1

The Conversation

Lee Ann Rawlins Williams

I asked students whether they’d want to be teachers? They quickly responded, ‘Why would I?’

Approximately 52% of teachers in 2024 said they would not advise young adults to enter the profession.

18.02.2026 30

The Conversation

Lee Ann Rawlins Williams

College faculty are under pressure to say and do the right thing – the stress also trickles down to students

Faculty members say they are worried about job security but also whether they should be introducing certain topics, like gender, in their class or...

22.10.2025 10

The Conversation

Lee Ann Rawlins Williams

When disasters fall out of the public eye, survivors continue to suffer – a rehabilitation professional explains how sustained mental health support is critical to recovery

After a natural disaster, survivors often suffer from prolonged trauma for years to come, particularly in places where mental health services are few...

14.07.2025 20

The Conversation

Lee Ann Rawlins Williams

Hurricane disaster planning with aging parents should start now, before the storm: 5 tips

As climate-related disasters grow more frequent and intense, one group remains dangerously underprepared: older adults. Planning should involve the...

15.05.2025 10

The Conversation

Lee Ann Rawlins Williams