Healthy Skeptic

Blue State Red State 31.07.2026 3:40 ↓

A new report confirms that Dem run states provide a far worse standard of living than do Rep run ones.

World War II Documentary 30.07.2026 4:32 ↓

An excellent series on World War II narrated by Tom Hanks should be watched by everyone

Illegal Immigration and Crimes 29.07.2026 3:20 ↓

The truth is that most of the people detained by ICE have a criminal record or criminal charges pending.

Global Warming, Fires and Smoke 28.07.2026 2:44 ↓

Data shows there is no increase in acreage burned and no link of forest fires and supposed global warming.

Australia 27.07.2026 6:03 ↓

A quick summary of a book on the history of Australia

National health spending, part 2 23.07.2026 9:55 ↓

More from the actuaries report on health spending--where does it go and who pays for it

national health spending part 1 22.07.2026 7:15 ↓

A review of the recent national health spending projections from the Medicare office of the actuary, looking at total spending

Les Miserables 20.07.2026 4:17 ↓

Victor Hugo's classic novel is wonderfully written and very informative

CNBC State Business Rankings 17.07.2026 4:57 ↓

A discussion of the phony CNBC state business rankings

Authoritarian governments and efficiency 16.07.2026 3:46 ↓

A new paper rebuts the notion that authoritarian governments are more efficient or successful than democratic ones.

inflation reports for June 2026 15.07.2026 4:32 ↓

consumer and producer prices grew at a rate well below expectations in June

Minnesota's economy 14.07.2026 5:28 ↓

Recent reports show Minnesota's economy is performing extremely poorly and is dependent on government

July 2026 employment report 12.07.2026 4:29 ↓

A mediocre at best employment report

electricity costs 11.07.2026 3:13 ↓

Electricity costs are far higher in states with renewable energy mandates.

Reasons for autism overdiagnosis 10.07.2026 5:03 ↓

Discussion of an excellent commentary on autism over-diagnosis and its consequences

Costs of Illegal Immigration 09.07.2026 3:38 ↓

Discussion of a new paper showing the impact of illegal immigration on housing costs and wages.

Threats to the Success of the US 08.07.2026 3:08 ↓

A summary of a WSJ editorial noting the significant threats to continuing success of the US and prosperity of its citizens.

Happy Independence Day 07.07.2026 4:03 ↓

Celebrate 250 years of democracy and freedom and guard against the constant threats to protection of those freedoms.

Giving people money rarely helps 06.07.2026 3:20 ↓

A discussion about recent research on the failure of micro-lending programs in poorer countries.

Employment Reports June 2026 03.07.2026 5:00 ↓

A discussion of the release of the JOLTs and employment reports this week.

US Debt Auctions, June 22, 2026 week 28.06.2026 5:08 ↓

A review of the US debt auctions for the week

Debunking Climate Hysteria, June 27, 2026 26.06.2026 4:16 ↓

Several studies find that any above normal temps in recent decades is due to more sunshine reaching the surface.

More on foreign interference in US policy and government 26.06.2026 2:01 ↓

A Congressional hearing revealed a network of foreign financing of groups to undermine the US

The Effect of legalizing marijuana 25.06.2026 2:14 ↓

Countries and states that legalize marijuana have strong negative impacts, especially on mental health.

No Surprises Act 24.06.2026 3:34 ↓

A federal law designed to limit out-of-network provider costs has in fact raised costs to consumers.