There's a mini war going on right now over the much observed "Millennial" generation -- those young people born after 1980, who are roughly between the ages of 10 and 30. It all started with a study published this month in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, that examined the "life goals, concern for others and civic orientation" of three young generations: Baby Boomers (born 1946-64), Generation X (born 1965-80) and Millennials.
John Hughes and his
business partner want to make money by encouraging Detroit residents to spend
it — in Detroit. Judy Woodruff reports as part of the companion Generation
Next series airing on NPR.
A new poll from the Pew Research Center finds that younger Americans are feeling
the pain of the recession more acutely than most, but remain hopeful for their
own futures.
Explore two earlier documentaries by Judy Woodruff that criss-crossed the country,
reporting of the unique views and aspirations of those who grew up online and
immersed in technology.
After the financial meltdown scuttled plans to move into the financial industry, Duke grads look for alternatives. NPR: Wind Sweeps Down the Plains; Is It Bringing Jobs?
