An Interview with Shankar Singam
If you have gone to any major protest or demonstration in Southern California in the last two years, it is very possible that you would have seen, and heard, Shankar Read More
On the Edge of Greatness: Why the World Needs an Independent California (Part 1 of 3)
More than any other global actor, California can lead the world beyond resistance to a robust revival of belief in democratic government and a respect for diversity…
What California Independence Looks Like (Fact Sheet)
This 1-page fact sheet lays out the 12 ways California is moving towards increasing independence from the U.S., summarizing our article What California independence looks like: 12 ways California is already Read More
Highway Robbery: why Californians shouldn’t trust the federal gas tax
Originally published on Fox & Hounds on election day, November 2018. Today, California voters will have a chance to weigh in on Prop 6, which would repeal a 12 cent/gallon increase in Read More
Legislative Victories 2018
Below are some of the things we were able to accomplish with our fledging legislative advocacy operation, which started in July 2018. We hope to achieve much, much more in Read More
New California Independence Group Launches with New Approach
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New California Independence Group Launches with New Approach Los Angeles, October 25, 2018 Independent California, a new non-profit advocacy organization dedicated to moving California in a more Read More
The High Price of Fear: California could defend itself for a fraction of the cost
California could defend itself for a fraction of the cost Some of the most common questions people have about California independence concern the military. Wouldn’t there be a Civil War? Can we Read More
What California independence looks like: 12 ways California is already moving towards independence (and one more thing to try)
California independence is hard for a lot of people to picture; maybe people can imagine Californians going to the polls to vote on a declaration of independence, but if so, Read More
Bearly Represented: How the U.S. Constitution makes Californians second-class voters
One of the great myths about the United States is that it’s a democracy where all Americans have an equal say. In fact, Californians have less say at the federal level Read More
Independent California Endorses L.A. Measure B (city public bank)
Independent California’s Board of Directors voted unanimously to endorse Measure B, which would amend Los Angeles’ city charter to allow the city to operate a public bank. The measure appears Read More