Can you recommend 5 insightful news blogs?

I’m looking for news resources other than the major networks/newspapers that focus on providing an explanation and insight into what is being reported, as opposed to just trying to be the first to report.

For a point of reference, I have found that the independent sports blogs on www.sbnation.com/ are (in general) intelligently written and provide interesting and thorough viewpoints that are lacking on the major networks. I’m hoping to find a more general news equivalent.

Edit: I realize that “the news” is probably overly broad, if necessary feel free to limit or break up responses into categories (e.g., economics, politics, etc.).