One of the key points I've tried to stress on this blog is that micro-scale population structure – that is, fine genetic variation across populations can have a substantial impact on societal characteristics. We aren't just talking about continental racial variation. We aren't even talking just about ethnic variation. Sorting within an ethnic groups can... Read More

So the time has come for your gracious blogging host to request your assistance in helping my family meet our daily necessities. When my computer broke down, prompting my previous funding drive, you guys and girls literally came to the rescue, and allowed me to fix it right up. A deep debt of gratitude to... Read More

(photo by me) And all that entails (also here, here and here). May the American Nations get along well on their collective birthday. Happy Independence Day to you and yours! Important other reading: