LAWRENCE M. MEAD
W hen the problem of en-equality,on conduct and not class. This repre- trenched poverty suddenly sents a sharp break from American politicsas it appeared on the public was practiced during most of the 20th century, agenda during the mid- and it helps explain two of our current per- 1960s,it transformed the character of political plexities:the rise of divided government with debate in America. Since then we have seen DemocratsdominatingCongressand Repub- nothing less than a sea...