First Links — 10.19.12

Putting Health’s Importance in Perspective
Yuval Levin,  The New Atlantis

A Welfare System That Works
Naomi Schaefer Riley,  Philanthropy Roundtable

The Struggle for Poland’s Soul
Christian Lowe,  Reuters

Why the Christian Philosopher and Christian College Need Each Other
Thaddeus Kozinski,  Front Porch Republic

Hilary Mantel: Books and Bookers
Times Literary Supplement

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