Monthly Archives: February 2014

Democracy, Dissolution and Disillusion

Posted on February 27, 2014 by

American’s (and many people throughout the world) became disillusioned with the workings of America’s political system when the U.S. government bailed out bankers with taxpayers’ money and then stood by impotently as financiers continued to pay themselves huge bonuses. America … Continue reading →

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Email Blast 2

Posted on February 21, 2014 by

Lonliness is twice as unhealthy as obesity

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Love and Dissolution

Posted on February 17, 2014 by

Although the unemployment rate is improving, U.S. policy measures caused long-term, if not permanent damage to the labor market. [No wonder so many people complain about their job outlook]. Ironically, a better economy means married couples can finally afford to … Continue reading →

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International Divorce Rates 2014

Posted on February 14, 2014 by

Not surprisingly, the United States has one of the highest divorce rates and shortest marriages. IT IS not a seven year itch: the unlucky number is 13.6. That is the average length of a marriage before a divorce in the … Continue reading →

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STOUT LAW FIRM

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THE RISE OF SINGLE FATHERS

Posted on February 13, 2014 by

A Pew research article entitled Rise of Single Fathersshows a ninefold Increase Since 1960. A record 8% of households with minor children in the United States are headed by a single father, up from just over 1% in 1960, according … Continue reading →

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STOUT LAW FIRM

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Senate Bill 972 SB-972 Covered California

Posted on February 12, 2014 by

Highly-publicized problems with the state-run health insurance marketplace have prompted a state lawmaker to introduce legislation that would expand the Covered California board and broaden its expertise. The measure, SB 972, by State Senator Norma Torres (D-Pomona), is a response … Continue reading →

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Another Story on Single Parenthood Causing Poverty

Posted on February 10, 2014 by

The last few weeks have brought an unusual convergence of voices from both the center and the left about a topic that is typically part of conservative rhetorical territory: poverty and single-parent families. Just as some conservatives have started talking seriously about rising inequality … Continue reading →

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LIVING TOGETHER V. MARRIAGE

Posted on February 10, 2014 by

Nobody batted an eye when François Hollande became the first president of France to be in a common law relationship rather than a formal marriage. After all, one is an exact substitute for the other is the trendy thinking among … Continue reading →

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