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How merit-based college admissions became so unfair
WASHINGTON – During World War I, chemist James Conant was deeply involved in research on what was considered…
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Mismanagement drives losses at postal service
President Donald Trump was on target over the holidays when he criticized the U.S. Postal Service for undercharging…
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As evidence mounts, will we believe the truth about President Trump?
WASHINGTON – I’m almost beginning to feel sorry for him. Donald Trump, that is. Having previously posited that…
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Why Trump thinks he understands Chicago crime
It’s way too early to break out the champagne but Chicago found some good news for a change…
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Trump right to tell Iran the world is watching
WASHINGTON – Think of the Iranian uprising as a bottom-up revolt by people who feel they’ve been ignored…
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Legislators: Don’t fall for ‘reforms’ that make retirees poorer
Sometime soon, presumably, Gov. Matt Bevin and his party’s legislative leaders will unveil Pension Reform 2.0. It has,…
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Transparency should be key for legislature
With 2018 now well underway, some of Kentucky’s state legislators may be getting started on their New Year’s…
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Character counts, but so do results
I do not make it a practice to comment on the work of fellow columnists, though occasionally some…
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After the tax overhaul, America needs a balanced-budget amendment more than ever
WASHINGTON – Today’s political discord is less durable and dangerous than a consensus, one that unites the political…
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Queen Carlson wins again
WASHINGTON – If karma is a b****, justice is a beauty queen. After recent revelations that the CEO…
