Notes about healthcare in the United States
For Americans, mephron highlighted some sadly good advice about fighting back on healthcare denials in the States. Shame it's come to that, but this advice could be incredibly helpful.
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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"
Albert 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!
Can I Vote?
Vote by H2Woah! (cc by-nc-nd)
lampshade has been collecting voter info resources for the US elections. Handy!
"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 Puzzle by MeFite Marxchivist (cc by)
What are the best films which have been made about your state or city?
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