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Texas Sparked National Redistricting Wars Exposing Broken Federalism
Texas's mid-decade redistricting triggered partisan retaliation nationwide, revealing how federal interference undermines state self-determination
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The Science Behind the Question: An Analysis of the Texas Independence Referendum Question
The wording of a referendum question might seem like a technicality – a minor detail in the larger quest for Texas independence.
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Moving the Overton Window: How TEXIT Became Mainstream
In 1996, when I first encountered the idea that Texas could and should be an independent nation, speaking the words “Texas independence” was considered blasphemy of the highest order.
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TEXIT v Scalia: The Case That Never Happened
In 2006, the late Justice Antonin Scalia responded to a screenwriter’s question about secession by confidently asserting that, “If there was any constitutional issue resolved by the Civil War, it is that...
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Words Matter: ‘Federal’ vs. ‘National’ in the Fight for Texas Independence
In the quest for Texas independence, the words we choose to use are of utmost importance. They shape our narrative, influence perceptions, and can even sway opinions.
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Not One Red Cent: Apportionment of National Debt upon Texas Secession
The most muddled arguments of all surround the apportionment of the national debt upon the seceding state.
