1/8/2020: Why Paris Opera singers and ballet dancers are protesting Emmanuel Macron - Lettuce and Airplane Recalls

Today's Article: Why Paris Opera singers and ballet dancers are protesting Emmanuel Macron
From: The Washington Post
Readability Score: 13.7

The Paris strikes are in part a protest against proposed changes to a generous retirement system. Artists like opera singers and ballet dancers are particularly concerned, as their careers tend to be over by their mid-40s. Today's article offers opportunities to talk about the value of the arts, the intention of retirement, and various retirement plans.

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Readability Score: 8.2

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