Americans spend a lot of time worrying about health insurance. This is probably because, good or bad, access to affordable healthcare is tied to employment. People who lack employer-sponsored insurance can be put into a seriously bad spot if illness or injury strikes. They’re less likely to get the best medical care, and what care [...]
Just as I’m planning my route west, I get this in my news reader - an interactive map the NYT did of unemployment rates by county. Check it out, it’s pretty illuminating.
The accompanying article says
” The Great Recession of 2008 (and beyond) is hurting men more than women. It is hurting homeowners and investors [...]
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What goes into planning a trip route? Lots, as it turns out. Bike tour planning isn’t as simple as throwing a map in the panniers and heading out. Not all roads are created equally and you need to make sure the roads you’re taking are safe for cyclists and give you access to the resources [...]