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Canada July 18, 2026

Canada: The Good Neighbor

Every American has an opinion about Canada. Usually it’s some version of: nice people, free healthcare, saying “sorry” a lot… and cold. It’s really cold. None of that...

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Ireland June 2026

Irish Citizenship by Descent … and Every other Path to an Irish Passport

Ireland isn’t the easiest country to immigrate to. It’s also one of the most accessible. It depends entirely on where...

26 min read

Ireland May 2026

The Case For Ireland

For a lot of people, Ireland has a very special place in the imagination. It’s a place of mist and...

21 min read

The Optionalist April 2026

How to Get Dual Citizenship: A Real Guide for Ordinary People

The world is getting stranger by the year. If you’ve noticed that the people with real options and real stability...

15 min read

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