First Links — 1.30.13

Rise of the Policy Wonk Robot
Bhaskar Sunkara, In These Times

An Activity for Consenting Adults in Private
Peter Berger, American Interest

The Enduring Legacy of Cato
Barry Strauss, City Journal

Non-Reporting the March for Life
Anthony Esolen,  Crisis

Don’t Go to Grad School
Marc Eisner, Pileus

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