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The Golden Girls TV show characters were younger than expected, challenging common perceptions of aging.
Watching nostalgic shows like The Golden Girls can bring comfort and remind us of simpler times.
The theme of aging and life stages explored in The Golden Girls can resonate with viewers at different points in their own lives.

Hollywood seems to be acknowledging the presence and talent of women over 40, with three women over 60 winning a Golden Globe recently.
The representation of women in midlife and beyond in the media has historically been lacking, but there are hopes for positive change.
Visibility and diversity in media are essential, and the recognition of older women in the industry is a step in the right direction.

Viet Kieu make significant contributions to Vietnam's GDP through remittances.
Viet Kieu are prominent figures in science, technology, and academia worldwide.
Representation in the National Assembly for Viet Kieu is lacking and must be addressed to give them a voice in legislative matters.

College professors in the U.S. come from a narrow slice of society, lacking diversity in backgrounds and perspectives.
There are systemic biases in academia affecting hiring, pay, promotion, and retention, leading to underrepresentation of certain groups.
Efforts to increase diversity in the professoriate must address the slow rate of change and systemic barriers, going beyond current diversity initiatives.

The Senate doesn't always reflect public opinion because it's malapportioned. This means the number of senators from each state doesn't match the population size.
Even when senators follow their own constituents' opinions, the overall Senate vote can still differ from national views. The structure of the Senate makes this difference more likely.
It's a mistake to assume that senators are going against their constituents just because their votes don't align with national public opinion. The Senate was designed differently, so it can lead to this disconnect.

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Members of the House can now easily reach a national audience thanks to social media, allowing them to represent issues beyond their local districts. This change helps them gain more visibility and fundraising opportunities.
The increase in online communication means Members can't ignore national issues, even if they want to focus solely on their local constituents. This shift can distort how they understand the needs of their district.
Voters seem to be becoming more nationalized too, which may push Members to focus more on national trends rather than local concerns. This could lead to a loss of traditional local representation in House elections.

Many Senators are not born in the same state they represent. Historically, about 58% of them are from their state, but this has changed over time.
Western expansion influenced where politicians were born, with more from the east initially moving to the western states. This has led to changing patterns of where politicians are from.
Senators tend to have less local connection compared to House Representatives. This difference has narrowed since Senators started being elected by the public more often after 1914.