Eric S. sent this bit of NOAA prognostication: Warming in America; Mass migrations, water wars, and insect plagues. How will climate change reshape the electoral map? Even without “abrupt” climate change, economic and demographic shifts dictate that times will likely be difficult, for decades to come.
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Gary and Marie K. were the first of several readers to send us this piece that originated from Lancaster, Pennsylvania: Prepping for the worst
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Ay, ay, ay: Two Illinois lawmakers ask governor to deploy National Guard to help quell gun violence in Chicago. (Hat tips to both Ed B. and frequent contributor Chad S. for the link.)
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GG flagged this: More American Expatriates Give Up Citizenship. (And here is some commentary by Lew Rockwell.)
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R.J. suggested this piece on Peak Oil: The Imminent Crash of Oil Supply: Be Afraid