It’s approximately 7,000 degrees in DC this week (with humidity at a comfy 99%), and for many of us this means wearing as little clothing as possible in a desperate attempt to avoid spontaneous combustion.

But not everyone is on the same page – several days ago a female reporter was banned from entering the Speaker’s lobby (a room outside the House chamber where reporters often go to interview lawmakers) because her outfit was considered “inappropriate.” In this case, “inappropriate” means a sensible dress with no sleeves. Because, you know, lady-shoulders are Bad Things that Must Be Kept Hidden (blessed be the fruit).

As tempting as it is to ...