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Will California Secede and Become an Independent Nation? Should It?

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Matt Margolis
Jan 28, 2025
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Could California secede from the United States? I don’t mean to get you too excited about something that likely won’t happen, but there’s a new push for secession brewing in California, labeled "Calexit," and it is gaining momentum as advocates now aim to place the proposal on the ballot in 2028.

This movement is garnering attention not only within the state but across the nation, raising questions about its viability and implications. But is it a good idea for California or the United States?

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