Meritocracy's Flaws, Jackie Collins, and More

Yes, meritocracy is flawed.

Nota Bene: Scruton coffee shop

In the life of any big idea, it eventually becomes untethered from its origins. Critical race theory is undergoing such a moment  ... more »

Yes, meritocracy is flawed. But it sure beats nepotism, patronage, clientelism, and venality  ... more »

Great storytellers are rarer than great writers, says the agent Morton Janklow. W…