Growth of Unpaid Internships May Be Illegal, Officials Say - NYTimes.com

Heny David Thoreau said something to the effect that if a man comes to your door and says "I'm from the government and I'm here to help," run away as fast as you can. If you don't understand why one would think that government attempts to help you may often in reality hurt you, read this article. It describes how government is "helping" young workers by protecting them from employers who offer unpaid internships.