Writing for thinktanks--useful?

[wohohow]

I don't work for one, but I've written a few short pieces for major DC thinktank blogs (CFR/Brookings-types) and other online outlets. 

Would it be worthwhile to include these in my CV? Would they be an asset to my application, or a waste of space/irrelevant?

Thanks for any insight in advance!

[Determinedandnervous]

You could put it in the non-peer reviewed publicaions section on your CV and it would likely help you. It shows that policy outlets were interested enough in what you had to say to let you have posts on their blogs and it sends a good signal to graduate admissions committees, especially if your subfield is American or public policy.