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Senior in the Big Apple: 'Retire In New York City'

NPR's Margot Adler talks with Janet Hays, the author of Retire In New York City, Even If You Are Not Rich. From dance classes to free cultural events, Hays explores the possibilities for those living out their senior years in the Big Apple.

Senior in the Big Apple: 'Retire In New York City'

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Latest Wave of Gay Marriage Different from Past Ceremonies

NPR's Margot Adler looks at how the gay marriages that have gained headlines in the past few weeks differ from the gay weddings some clergy members have been performing for years.

Latest Wave of Gay Marriage Different from Past Ceremonies

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The Ancient and Modern History of Gay Marriage

Marriage laws that cover both heterosexual and homosexual couples go back only about three years. Such laws exist in the Netherlands, Belgium and two provinces in Canada. Gay civil unions exist in Denmark, Norway and several other European nations. In the U.S., attempts by gays to get a marriage license date back at least to the early 1970s. But some historians have found references to gay marriage dating back to classical times. NPR's Margot Adler reports.

The Ancient and Modern History of Gay Marriage

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The Philosophy of 'Socrates Cafes'

Author Chistopher Phillips travels the world to lead discussion groups he calls Socrates Cafes, engaging groups of people in the manner of the ancient Greek philosopher. NPR's Margot Adler sat in on a recent gathering.

The Philosophy of 'Socrates Cafes'

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'Justice Talking:' Exporting Democracy

The war in Iraq has stirred the long-standing debate over whether the United States should impose democracy on other nations -- even those with brutal dictators. NPR's Margot Adler moderates a Justice Talking debate on the subject between former State Department official Morton Halperin and Clifford D. May, president of a think tank on terrorism. Hear the full debate.

'Justice Talking:' Exporting Democracy

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Parents, Teens Struggle with Sex Education Talk

Parents of teenagers in New York City wrestle with how to talk about sex education with their sons and daughters. According to a new poll conducted by NPR, the Kaiser Family Foundation and Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, many parents believe their daughters are more prepared to deal with sexual issues than their sons are. NPR's Margot Adler reports.

Parents, Teens Struggle with Sex Education Talk

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L.A., N.Y.C. Spanish-Language Newspapers to Merge

Officials at two leading Spanish-language daily newspapers in Los Angeles and New York City say the two papers will merge. The move would strengthen the new company's position in newspaper wars with larger chains -- and perhaps lead to the creation of a new Spanish-language U.S. newspaper chain. NPR's Margot Adler reports.

L.A., N.Y.C. Spanish-Language Newspapers to Merge

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Museum of American Piano Closes

High rent and a drop in post-Sept. 11 tourism prompt the Museum of the American Piano in lower Manhattan to shut its doors. But the museum's founder still hopes to raise funds for a new home for his collection of rare pianos. NPR's Margot Adler reports.

Museum of American Piano Closes

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Divorced Families Navigate Holiday Pressures

Divorces can make the holiday season particularly tricky for families. NPR's Margot Adler reports that most children of divorced parents find themselves dividing their time. But a small number of families still get together on holidays for the sake of the children.

Divorced Families Navigate Holiday Pressures

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Fantasy Author Pierce Pushes Girl Power

One of the hottest authors for girls ages 10 to 14 is Tamora Pierce. She works in the world of fantasy, but allows young female characters to "kick butt." The characters also work their way through more mundane real-life experiences. NPR's Margot Adler reports.

Fantasy Author Pierce Pushes Girl Power

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Man Gets $5 Million in New York Settlement

New York City reaches a $5 million settlement with a Bronx man who was falsely convicted in 1985 of sexually abusing children at a city day care center. It is the largest settlement for false conviction in New York history. NPR's Margot Adler reports.

Man Gets $5 Million in New York Settlement

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Doll Cultural Study Had Impact on 'Brown v. Board'

NPR's Margot Adler looks at the social science research cited in the Supreme Court's Brown v. Board of Education decision. The symbol and lightning rod for that research were the doll experiments conducted by Kenneth Clark and his wife Mamie that tested perceptions of race.

Doll Cultural Study Had Impact on 'Brown v. Board'

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After Trauma, Knowing When to Laugh

It often takes years for people to feel comfortable making jokes about -- and laughing at -- tragedy. A new off-Broadway satire called Omnium Gatherum tries to speed up that process. NPR's Margot Adler reports.

After Trauma, Knowing When to Laugh

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