Merit Looks Magnificent From The Top Of The Stairs
The Supreme Court will hear a middle-school admissions dispute. The grand language of merit still owes children an explanation of the route in.
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Margaret Mayakovsky writes Democrawonk’s congressional satire, following the gap between what lawmakers promise and what they actually pass. Hearings, floor speeches, and procedural excuses all get a turn under the microscope. She reads the fine print so Congress can pretend it did.
Steve Scalise Has Confused The Itinerary With The Election
The Republican majority leader offers his campaign stops as evidence of electoral strength. The voters have yet to sign the itinerary.
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Fiscal Discipline Would Like Its Scoreboard Removed
The administration chose a measure of success. How inconsiderate of the measure to keep measuring.
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Women’s Health Has A New Division. Does Anyone Have A Budget?
More research deserves support. Presidential discovery and a new organizational chart need resources behind them.
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The Government’s Courage Should Not Require A Longer Drive To Give Birth
Maternity reorganization needs evidence about safe care, not applause for the bravery of people who will not be making the journey.
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