Thumbs Up For Policy Blogs

I am not a big blog follower, but I find myself a loyal reader to Ezra Klein of the Washington Post, Maddow Blog, and the work of Richard Engel, a journalist and works as a NBC New's Chief foreign correspondent. All three works have been acclaimed for their contributions to journalism and have undoubtedly earned my respect as a reader. 

Ezra Klein manages his blog on The Washington Post and submits his own writing with other writers of public policy. Ezra focuses primarily in health care and issues surrounding the federal budget. Not only does he bring a perspective that I can absolutely get behind as a self-identified liberal, but can appreciate his criticisms of the left. Often this viewpoint is lost as it correlates with the lack of bipartisanship in U.S. politics. 

The Maddow Blog is great for me because it allows me to read up on relevant news, and allows me to be more prepared for watching news via podcast for this blog's corresponding show. Having this resource at my fingertips, I am left feeling more informed about what is going on in the world as a global citizen. 

Richard Engel is a foreign correspondent and writes extensively about his work. Most recently, Engel found himself the subject of the news when he was captured in Syria. This perspective is not one that is often at the forefront of the news, and having this first-hand account as a resource is monumentally important. Over the course of the last six years that I've been following Engel's work, I have noticed that he is often sent to places that other correspondents simply cannot. His experience in the field is unlike that of others, and when it comes to reporting, is deemed invaluable. 

Each blog covers policy and politics, all in slightly different ways and to varying depths. Combined, these blogs provide this policy wonk with great information and insight.