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BLOGS

Radley Balko confirms his prophetic powers – or at least the reliability of large corporations to survive regulation too costly for their competitors.

Malcom Gladwell vs. Atticus Finch. Also at the New Yorker a profile of the radical conservatism of the Little House on the Prairie.

The rumors swirling around Blackwater intensify.

Austin Bramwell explains the troubles of the Episcopal Church.

AFF

At the American Scene, the old journalism is ravaged.

James Poulos defends the disposable economy.

EVENTS

Interesting book event on organized crime today at the New America Foundation.

DREAM JOB

Publications Intern, the Philanthropy Roundtable, Washington, DC

The Philanthropy Roundtable seeks a part-time publications intern for fall to assist the editors with the publication of Philanthropy magazine, the production of new guidebooks, and the maintenance of PhilanthropyRoundtable.org. Intern duties include writing, fact-checking, proofreading, editorial support, and routine office assistance.

Internship hours and days (approximately 20-25 hours per week) are flexible. The intern will receive a stipend of $1,000 per month.

For more details and opportunities, visit the AFF Job Thread.