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The Message That Wins
Culture wars keep Americans divided and distracted while costs rise and rights erode. From healthcare and jobs to safe schools and affordable childcare…
Oct 5
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Robert Dempsey
How to Read Funding Bills: The Truth About Healthcare Cuts
Congress hides healthcare cuts in funding bills to pay for tax breaks. Here’s a plain-English guide to read them and see what’s at stake.
Oct 1
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Robert Dempsey
September 2025
Pulling It Together: Your Urban Preparedness Plan
From fire to personal safety, this guide pulls together the seven pillars of urban preparedness into a clear, practical plan for resilience.
Sep 30
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Robert Dempsey
What We Must Demand From the Political Left
We have 400 days to save our democracy. Democrats can’t coast on “at least we’re not Republicans.” Here’s the pledge: what we must demand from the left…
Sep 28
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Robert Dempsey
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Trump to the UN: The Escalator Ate My Speech!
Trump called a stuck escalator “sabotage.” For an “alpha male,” he sure melts fast.
Sep 26
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Robert Dempsey
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Skills Over Stuff: Building True Resilience
Gear runs out. Skills last a lifetime. Learn the essential urban survival skills that keep you resilient when supplies fail.
Sep 25
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Robert Dempsey
3
Personal Safety: Navigating Violence Without Losing Yourself
Violence in collapse is random and brutal. Learn layered defense, when firearms make sense, and how to protect your family without paranoia.
Sep 23
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Robert Dempsey
The Fight We Can't Ignore
Fascism and white Christian nationalism are real threats, but they’re symptoms of a deeper problem: a government that no longer serves the people…
Sep 21
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Robert Dempsey
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Medical & Hygiene: Staying Alive When Help Isn’t Coming
Hospitals may fail in crisis. Learn the skills, kits, and hygiene practices that keep your family alive when help isn’t coming.
Sep 18
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Robert Dempsey
Signaling & Communication: Staying Connected When the Grid Falters
When networks fail, radios, signals, and navigation keep you alive. Learn the gear and skills to stay connected in an urban collapse.
Sep 16
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Robert Dempsey
Food: Beyond the Empty Shelves
Empty shelves happen fast. Learn how to store food, cook safely, and avoid becoming a target in an urban collapse.
Sep 11
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Robert Dempsey
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Shelter: Holding Space When the Lights Go Out
When systems fail, your home can be refuge or risk. Learn how to harden your shelter, maintain privacy, and decide when it’s time to bug out.
Sep 9
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Robert Dempsey
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