When people talk about getting ready for disaster, two groups always come up — preppers and survivalists. At first glance, they seem alike: both value self-reliance and readiness when life takes a ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. At least someone on the right is taking the debt ceiling seriously: preppers. With ...

“There’s no harm in hoping for the best as long as you’re prepared for the worst.” — Stephen King Has anyone noticed lately how Doomsday Preppers have been multiplying like mosquitos at a nude beach?

With the prevalence of natural disasters, communities of preppers are preparing for emergency scenarios. This practice has ...