If you want to hone your public-policy chops, the Washington Note, a blog by think-tank director Steve Clemons, is a good place to start. The Washington Note focuses on foreign policy with a mix of clips, articles and Clemons' own thoughtful analysis. The blog subscribes to the "less is more" ideal — there isn't a huge volume, and some days have little more than a single post. But what is there, you'll want to read.