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February 8, 2010

Cover Story

The Junior Meritocracy

Should a child’s fate be sealed by an exam he takes at the age of 4? Why kindergarten-admission tests are worthless, at best.

On the Cover: Photograph by Tobias Zarius/LN’B Agent. Model: Lorraine.

Features

David’s Goliath

The giant in Paterson’s way isn’t Andrew Cuomo. It’s the governor’s own essential, if appealing, weirdness.
The Ethan Hawke Actors Studio

What other Hollywood star gets to direct Sam Shepard plays, become a serious theater actor and emerge from it all with his artistic integrity intact?

Intelligencer

Culture

Columns

Obama’s Bank Job

The Volcker rules are a great political idea—even though the real problems may lie elsewhere.

Agenda

Pastapalooza

Here’s a chance for Andrew Carmellini to really channel his inner Italian-American grandma.

Strategist

Departments

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