For a patient looking to see a doctor for any given medical procedure, costs often vary wildly based on the facility or physician. Take non-surgical repair for a broken ankle. For a 26-year-old female insured by Cigna who chooses a top-rated orthopedic surgeon in Washington, D.C., such a procedure costs $1,729. But if she chooses … Continue reading It’s Almost Impossible to Find Out the Cost of a Medical Procedure. This Company Is Trying to Change That.
Would you give up your citizenship in order to keep your bank account? That’s a question few Americans would ever want to confront, yet many Americans living abroad are now having to answer. A little-known tax law, known as the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, has resulted in some foreign banks no longer serving Americans. … Continue reading Why Record Numbers of Americans Are Renouncing Their Citizenship
In order to make the deadliest ideology of the 20th century palatable to young Americans, “Communism for Kids” is coming to a bookstore near you. This newly released book from MIT Press “proposes a different kind of communism, one that is true to its ideals and free from authoritarianism.” The death toll from communist regimes … Continue reading ‘Communism for Kids’ Turns Deadly Ideology Into a Fairy Tale
Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini have become, for many of us today, mere Hollywood villains—generic personifications of evil or (in Mussolini's case) buffoonish authoritarianism. Yet their ideologies were rooted in specific philosophical ideas—ideas which had many respectable adherents in their day. One person who understands this is Jonah Goldberg, author of the 2007 book Liberal … Continue reading Fascism and Communism Were Two Peas in a Pod
Whether you’re into this sort of thing or not, you’ve probably been hearing a lot about healthcare policy these days. Public debate has roiled as Republican lawmakers attempt to make good on their seven-year promise to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA). As the debate rages on, one metric in particular appears to … Continue reading Health Insurance and Good Health Are Not the Same Thing
This article is presented in the hopes of giving you a method for being able to practice your marksmanship both on the cheap and (logistically) under “friendly” surroundings. There are a host of different air rifles to choose from. I must state there has been a marked deterioration in the quality of air-powered (or pneumatic, … Continue reading Shoot Like a Sniper: Simple Tips to Hone Your Marksmanship
Venezuela’s mega-protest against the Maduro dictatorship: Venezuelans take to the streets again today for a march of potentially historic proportions. The PanAm Post is blogging live about the event both here and on our Spanish site. On April 19, Venezuela celebrates the 207th anniversary of the start of its independence movement against Spain, prompting the … Continue reading Mass Protest against Socialism in Venezuela: Minute by Minute
"Iran and North Korea have been nuclear weapons partners for over 20 years. North Korea's recent tests of missiles designed to strike the United States are almost exact copies of the missiles used by Iran. Assisting North Korea's nuclear weapons program is NOT in compliance with the deal." - Donny With a new White House, … Continue reading Trump admin announces he will extend Obama Iran deal
European Union and Japanese leaders recently met in Brussels to further negotiations for a free trade agreement. As the EU and Japan work together to boost their economic, political, and security ties, sentiments in the United States seem to be turning away from free trade in favor of protectionism. President Donald Trump has fueled anti-trade … Continue reading US Falling Behind on Trade, While Japan and EU Thrive
We understand the fragility of our society, and the many ways it could quickly fall apart, and we have prepared ourselves to defend our homes and families. But exactly how long are we planning on surviving for? A few weeks or months? Several years or more? At some point, we can expect our supplies to … Continue reading The Seven Essential Books for Rebuilding Civilization
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