News From The American Redoubt:

Wind production exceeds hydro in Pacific Northwest for the first time Tuesday.

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Reader Dave T. suggested a link to some unexpected statistics on economic equality. They show that several of the Redoubt states are among the highest scorers on an index of economic equality. Dave’s comment: “That kind of yeoman population is what our founders saw as the democratic ideal, and it’s the kind of atmosphere I would want to raise kids in if mine were still young.”

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Spokane High school Player Kicks 67-Yard Field Goal. (That distance, by the way, is four yards longer than the NFL record.) If that young man doesn’t already have an academic scholarship, I predict that he’ll be offered numerous athletic scholarships.)

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I heard about a new blog and podcast that would be of great interest to traditionalist Catholics who live in the Redoubt, or those who plan to move to the Redoubt: The Charles Carroll Society.

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Some Idaho items, courtesy of reader R.B.S.: news: Idaho lawmaker’s wife hurt in gun room explosion. And here is a follow-up news story that suggested as possible cause of the explosion. With new geology map, Idaho rocks. (And here is where you can order a copy.) And lastly: Idaho’s low wages and agricultural roots play a role in workers holding multiple jobs.

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Here is a link to the latest newsletter from Oasis Montana. (A photovoltaics and off-grid appliances dealer located in Stevensville, Montana.)