A new study on mortality in America by two Princeton University scholars paints a relatively bleak picture for white Americans, or at least for a large slice of this group. Josh Marshall at TPM provides background on the study and then ties it to our current political reality in the country, a reality that has been forming for some time. It is a fascinating read and I encourage you to take the time to do so.
Not to put too fine a point on it, but on a micro level it does help to explain the Trump phenomenon. If true, we are in for an even bumpier ride than I'd previously believed.
1 December 2015
2 December 2015 Addition: Further breakdown of the numbers from the study.
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