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Helpful government links for US citizens

Eustatic posted an excellent comment that has "some resources from your federal and state and county governments" for US citizens. Very helpful and useful information in light of the recent hurricanes.

"Hellish"

Dramatic chiaroscuro oil painting of roiling dark storm clouds with sunlight breaking through to illuminate the rocky valley belowAlbert Bierstadt - A Storm in the Rocky Mountains, Mt. Rosalie via Wikimedia Commons

Fascinating: 19th Century Scientists Set Out to Solve the Problem of American Storms. In the comments, plastic_animals posts about Cleveland Abbe (first head of the US Weather Bureau) and his daughter, artist Elfriede Abbe, and Mefite johnabbe shows up to talk about his great-aunt Elfriede!

11/14/23
by taz

Can I Vote?

VoteVote by H2Woah! (cc by-nc-nd)

lampshade has been collecting voter info resources for the US elections. Handy!

08/29/16
by taz

"I might not be able to afford to come to the states yet, but perhaps this way I'll at least be able to get a taste of its four corners."

Built-Rite Wild Animal Map PuzzleBuilt-Rite Wild Animal Map Puzzle by MeFite Marxchivist (cc by)

What are the best films which have been made about your state or city?

07/15/12
by jessamyn

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