A new book argues that socialism is necessary because innate differences in intelligence expose meritocracy as a sham. Socialism is indeed good, but this particular argument fails utterly.
Mythology gives us many rich examples of misfortune and punishment that we would do well to recall and, in some cases, revive.
Of all the corners we cut when distributing public funds, the effects on education may be the most insidious and unjust.
Biden’s “lead” is based on the assumption that 2020 cannot be like 2016. This is not a bet you want to stake an election on.
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