“Government is instituted to protect property of every sort; as well that which lies in the various rights of individuals, as that which the term particularly expresses. This being the end of government, that alone is a just government which impartially secures to every man whatever is his own.” – James Madison, “Essay on Property,” 1792
On January 1, 45 B.C., the Julian calendar took effect for the first time, by edict of Roman consul Julius Caesar. — January 1, 1583 was the first day of the Gregorian calendar in Holland and Flanders. — On January 1, 1600, Scotland first began its numbered year on January 1st instead of March 25th. — And on January 1, 1788, Quakers in Pennsylvania emancipated their slaves. — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we present another entry for Round 116 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include: First Prize: The photovoltaic power specialists at Quantum Harvest …
This weekly Snippets column is a collection of short items: responses to posted articles, practical self-sufficiency items, how-tos, lessons learned, tips and tricks, and news items — both from readers and from SurvivalBlog’s editors. Note that we may select some long e-mails for posting as separate letters. — Have you heard that the best-selling 1949 survivalist novel Earth Abides finally became a television miniseries? All of the episodes are now available over at MGM+ and at the computer virus-plagued www.lookmovie2.to. The script writers and producers took some considerable liberties with the storyline, but at least the novel’s basic premise is …
“As civil rulers, not having their duty to the people duly before them, may attempt to tyrannize, and as the military forces which must be occasionally raised to defend our country, might pervert their power to the injury of their fellow-citizens, the people are confirmed… in their right to keep and bear their private arms.” – Philadelphia Federal Gazette and the Philadelphia Evening Post, June 18, 1789, commenting on the draft of the Second Amendment, which was then a proposed amendment.
On December 31, 1564 William I of Orange demanded freedom of religious conscience for his subjects in a dramatic speech to the Dutch Council of State. — December 31, 1776: Rhode Island established wage and price controls in a failed attempt to curb inflation. The state limited daily wages to 70 cents for carpenters and 42 cents for tailors. — Today’s feature article was written by SurvivalBlog’s founder and Senior Editor James Wesley, Rawles (JWR). — We are in need of entries for thr second month of Round 116 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. More than $935,000 worth of …
The United States and many other Western nations are facing a demographic disaster. As I’ve mentioned before in SurvivalBlog, birth rates have fallen below the population replacement rate. In this essay, I will spell out some root causes of these demographic shifts that might surprise you, as well as some practical solutions. The primary cause of the current negative societal trends goes even deeper than a liberalized academic system, an activist mass media spouting progressive blather, entrenched D.C. “Swamp” politicians and bureaucrats, and uncontrolled illegal migration. The taproot of the pernicious weedpatch of our societal problems is monetary. It all …
This weekly column features news stories and event announcements from around the American Redoubt region. (Idaho, Montana, eastern Oregon, eastern Washington, and Wyoming.) Much of the region is also more commonly known as The Inland Northwest. We also mention companies located in the American Redoubt region that are of interest to preppers and survivalists. Today, news that some avalanche watches are in effect.. Region-Wide Owyhee protection bill passes U.S. Senate. The article begins: “The Owyhee Canyonlands are one step closer to gaining federal protection. On a Friday voice vote, the U.S. Senate passed the Malheur Community Empowerment for the Owyhee …
“The people made the Constitution, and the people can unmake it. It is the creature of their own will, and lives only by their own will.” – John Marshall, 1821
December 30, 1865 was the birthday of Rudyard Kipling. December 30, 1903: An electric arc lamp set fire to the Iroquois Theatre in Chicago, Illinois, leaving 602 dead in one of the deadliest single-building blazes in American history. December 30, 1933: A low temperature of -50°F (-46°C) was recorded in Bloomfield, Vermont. (A state record.) — Ready Made Resources is running a big End of Year Night Vision Sale is here! From now until midnight Central Time on December 31st, you can take advantage of some great deals. Stock is extremely limited, so don’t wait—secure your gear today! Plus, every …
The following recipe for No-Alcohol Eggnog is from SurvivalBlog reader T.W. in New Hampshire. Ingredients 6 egg yolks ½ cup sugar 1 cup heavy cream 2 cups milk 2 cinnamon sticks 2 cloves ½ teaspoon nutmeg ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 30 mls Lyre’s American Malt (optional) Whipped cream for topping (optional) Whipped cream and cinnamon for topping (optional) Directions Whisk the eggs and sugar together until the mixture lightens a little in color and goes creamy. An electric beater makes this easier but a traditional handheld whisk works fine. Place cream, milk, ground nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves in a saucepan …
Today’s graphic is a map showing The Loss of Local News: America’s Growing News Deserts. (Graphic courtesy of Reddit. This map was created by Taylor Maggiacomo, Local News Initiative, Northwestern University.) The thumbnail below is click-expandable. — Please send your graphics or graphics links to JWR. (Either via e-mail or via our Contact form.) Any graphics that you send must either be your own creation or uncopyrighted.
“No governmental action, no economic doctrine, no economic plan or project can replace that God-imposed responsibility of the individual man and woman to their neighbors.” – Herbert Hoover, 1931
On December 29, 1812: Under the command of Captain William Bainbridge, the USS Constitution captured the HMS Java off the coast of Brazil, after a three-hour battle. — A December 29, 1911 proclamation restored the marking “Dei Gratia” (“By God’s Grace”) on Canada’s coins. — And on December 29, 1937 Pan Am began flying boat service between San Francisco and Auckland, New Zealand. — Today’s feature article is a guest post by Brandon Smith, a friend and frequent content contributor to SurvivalBlog.com. — We are in need of entries for Round 116 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. More than …
The latest meme created by JWR: Meme Text: This Week I Made A New Year’s Resolution Clean Out My Refrigerator… But Then I Found The Box Of Salad Greens That I Misplaced Back In November of 2023 Notes From JWR: Do you have a meme idea? Just e-mail me the concept, and I’ll try to assemble it. And if it is posted then I’ll give you credit. Thanks! Permission to repost memes that I’ve created is granted, provided that credit to SurvivalBlog.com is included.
“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out. And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice. And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from …
