California’s Peers
Which countries are in the same class as California? This map shows the 37 countries similar to California in population size: This map shows the 10 countries with a similar-sized Read More
The Absurdity of California Statehood
Is California too big to be a U.S. state, or are most U.S. states just too little? 1. If every state were the same size as California If every U.S. Read More
California before the USA
The U.S. state of California came into existence in 1850, but California itself is much, much older. 1. Before contact with Europeans The area we now think of as California 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