The past few months have been an uneasy time for Black Americans, who wonder what the future will hold with Donald Trump back ...

Rather than eliminating these programs, policymakers should invest in refining them to emphasize opportunity-building, inclusivity and measurable outcomes. A truly merit-based society does not emerge ...

Less than half of Americans believe they live in a country characterized by fairness and decency, a sharp decline from previous surveys.

The federal civil service system is designed to ensure merit-based hiring and firing, and protects employees from arbitrary ...