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? [1] 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 [2]
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Ay, ay, ay: Two Illinois lawmakers ask governor to deploy National Guard to help quell gun violence in Chicago [3]. (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 [4]. (And here is some commentary by Lew Rockwell [5].)
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R.J. suggested this piece on Peak Oil: The Imminent Crash of Oil Supply: Be Afraid [6]