Healthy Skeptic

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.

Stop loss insurance 22.06.2026 4:52 ↓

Several reports from the insurers providing back-up insurance to self-funded employer plans show a trend of higher costs and more high-dollar claims

IPCC distortion of research 20.06.2026 2:29 ↓

The IPCC has routinely taken the most extreme finding from research and pretended it is the mainstream result.

Child care costs 19.06.2026 3:32 ↓

A discussion of why child care costs so much in Minnesota

A history of France 17.06.2026 6:55 ↓

Reading a history of France reveals broad themes applicable to most European and Western countries.

Grand Solar Minimums 16.06.2026 2:12 ↓

A new study claims we are entering a period of reduced solar activity that could reduce temps

Excessive exec. comp in tax exempt organizations 15.06.2026 3:11 ↓

IRS efforts to rein in excessive executive compensation in tax-exempt organizations are totally inadequate

The true state of Minnesota 13.06.2026 6:02 ↓

A new highly subjective survey purports to rank Minnesota highly but is deeply flawed.

federal deficits and debt 12.06.2026 2:55 ↓

We are in a crisis on the federal deficits and debt and we have to take drastic measures now

Inflation May 2026 11.06.2026 3:24 ↓

A discussion of the BLS release of the CPI for May 2026

The rise and fall of dominant nations 10.06.2026 5:48 ↓

A discussion of a paper purporting to identify factors relating to the rise and decline of dominant nations.

Minneapolis Is Absurd 08.06.2026 3:15 ↓

The city of Minneapolis is in accelerated decline and guess what it is wasting money on.

May 2026 Employment Report 06.06.2026 4:29 ↓

A discussion of May's job numbers

Retail and Wholesale Trade Productivity 05.06.2026 3:30 ↓

A discussion of the recent BLS release on Productivity in these industries