Sometimes I think about the fifty-year-old man living in my mom’s garage. Todd is an affable giant, his red beard and long hair giving him the air of a medieval Viking. But his life is far from a ...

Most people have visions of what a happy retirement would look like. They might dream of having time to exercise and stay healthy, or having time to enjoy their hobbies or spend more time with family.

Working-class men once built the backbone of America's economy; now many feel like background extras in a movie they helped produce. Progress keeps rolling, but their roles keep shrinking. Paychecks, ...