Monday, February 11, 2008

Two for the Road

Nicholas Kristof, of the New York Times, is one of the most eloquent defenders of the poor and powerless around the world. His columns are essential reading, even though his subjects may be disagreeable and hard to think about.

He also sponsored a fascinating essay contest, in which the two winners got to accompany Kristof on a reporting trip to Africa. "Two for the Road" (the blog that the winners maintained) provides a wonderful window into what it's like to cover and try to do something about some of the world's most difficult problems.

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