California Centric
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I am the official research quail of the Independent California Institute, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit think tank focused on greater self-governance for California. You can call me Cal.
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· Jun 30
Poll: Californians ready to govern themselves, stop just short of secession - Independent California Institute
50% of Californians say they trust Sacramento more than Washington—only 23% say the reverse. 71% say California would be better off with special autonomous status within the U.S. 44% of Californians w...
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Topline results for our June 2025 poll are up at ic.institute/poll.
So much good stuff here, I'm not really sure where to start.
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So much good stuff here, I'm not really sure where to start.
Send press inquiries to [email protected].
@ericswalwell.bsky.social wondering if you've see ic.institute/poll? Not just the surprising numbers about secession and identity, but also the proposed policies.
For example, 80% of Californians want strong state border controls, but CA politicians barely ever mention it.
For example, 80% of Californians want strong state border controls, but CA politicians barely ever mention it.
Poll: Californians ready to govern themselves, stop just short of secession - Independent California Institute
50% of Californians say they trust Sacramento more than Washington—only 23% say the reverse. 71% say California would be better off with special autonomous status within the U.S. 44% of Californians w...
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January 16, 2026 at 6:44 AM
@ericswalwell.bsky.social wondering if you've see ic.institute/poll? Not just the surprising numbers about secession and identity, but also the proposed policies.
For example, 80% of Californians want strong state border controls, but CA politicians barely ever mention it.
For example, 80% of Californians want strong state border controls, but CA politicians barely ever mention it.
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I fly my California state flag outside my home in CA in solidarity. If I didn’t think I’d get firebombed I’d fly a fuck Trump flag.
January 15, 2026 at 6:46 PM
I fly my California state flag outside my home in CA in solidarity. If I didn’t think I’d get firebombed I’d fly a fuck Trump flag.
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They should come up with things to say everything in the California state flag represents, like they should come up with something for the 12 tufts of darker grass. "The 12 dark tufts of grass represent California's 12 beloved and scenic grassy areas"
January 4, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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SOFT SECESSION. That's the project going forward. The national Democrats want us focused on "retaking Washington," as if that will do anything.
It's time for Californians to withhold our federal taxes and keep our money here.
The threat to occupy LA with the US Army crossed the line. We're done.
It's time for Californians to withhold our federal taxes and keep our money here.
The threat to occupy LA with the US Army crossed the line. We're done.
January 4, 2026 at 6:26 PM
SOFT SECESSION. That's the project going forward. The national Democrats want us focused on "retaking Washington," as if that will do anything.
It's time for Californians to withhold our federal taxes and keep our money here.
The threat to occupy LA with the US Army crossed the line. We're done.
It's time for Californians to withhold our federal taxes and keep our money here.
The threat to occupy LA with the US Army crossed the line. We're done.
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For me, if the GOP continues to control federal govt, then I will work hard for CA to secede from the Union. California doesn't need the rest of the country and it's time we stopped financing their hateful policies.
December 30, 2025 at 4:05 AM
For me, if the GOP continues to control federal govt, then I will work hard for CA to secede from the Union. California doesn't need the rest of the country and it's time we stopped financing their hateful policies.
“And if they commit crimes that they’re going to be charged with crimes, if it’s falsely imprisoning people, if it’s kidnapping, if assault, battery, they’re going to be held accountable.”
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Swalwell Pledges to Strip Masked ICE Agents of Their Drivers’ Licenses if Elected Governor
The California Democrat said that he would “go on the offense” and would revoke the driving licences of masked federal agents operating in the state.
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January 4, 2026 at 3:04 AM
“And if they commit crimes that they’re going to be charged with crimes, if it’s falsely imprisoning people, if it’s kidnapping, if assault, battery, they’re going to be held accountable.”
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Agreed. Also think that California should secede, at least financially. But imagine if the 4th largest economy just peaced out, did have to deal with the 2nd Amendment, provided health care, and taxed billionaires.
January 3, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Agreed. Also think that California should secede, at least financially. But imagine if the 4th largest economy just peaced out, did have to deal with the 2nd Amendment, provided health care, and taxed billionaires.
The last speaker at the anti-war protest today in #SanFrancisco ended with, "U.S. out of everywhere, including California!" Nice.
#Venezuela #USOutOfEverywhere
#Venezuela #USOutOfEverywhere
January 3, 2026 at 11:39 PM
The last speaker at the anti-war protest today in #SanFrancisco ended with, "U.S. out of everywhere, including California!" Nice.
#Venezuela #USOutOfEverywhere
#Venezuela #USOutOfEverywhere
“In Trump’s second term, the Republican-appointed majority on the supreme court has brought their institution to the brink of illegitimacy. Far from pulling it back from the edge, our goal has to be to push it off.”
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It’s time to accept that the US supreme court is illegitimate and must be replaced | Ryan Doerfler and Samuel Moyn
We need to remake the US high court so Americans don’t suffer future decades of oligarchy-facilitating rule
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December 20, 2025 at 1:59 AM
“In Trump’s second term, the Republican-appointed majority on the supreme court has brought their institution to the brink of illegitimacy. Far from pulling it back from the edge, our goal has to be to push it off.”
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Eric Swalwell said "California is the greatest country in the world and is under attack."
Misspeak or not, a Governor who sees California not merely as one of 50 states, but as the Republic of California deserving maximal autonomy would win me over.
youtu.be/d9JBWoIqnOM
#softsecession
Misspeak or not, a Governor who sees California not merely as one of 50 states, but as the Republic of California deserving maximal autonomy would win me over.
youtu.be/d9JBWoIqnOM
#softsecession
Rep. Eric Swalwell: The aim of Trump's escalating threats on elected officials is to 'silence' them
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November 27, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Eric Swalwell said "California is the greatest country in the world and is under attack."
Misspeak or not, a Governor who sees California not merely as one of 50 states, but as the Republic of California deserving maximal autonomy would win me over.
youtu.be/d9JBWoIqnOM
#softsecession
Misspeak or not, a Governor who sees California not merely as one of 50 states, but as the Republic of California deserving maximal autonomy would win me over.
youtu.be/d9JBWoIqnOM
#softsecession
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🗳️ OPINION: With political tensions rising nationwide, one Mendocino County writer argues it may be time for California to consider secession — not just regional alliances, but a true break from federal authority.
mendovoice.com/2025/11/opin...
#mendocinocounty #mendocino #california #politics
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#mendocinocounty #mendocino #california #politics
Opinion: Time to secede? • The Mendocino Voice | Mendocino County, CA
California voters are hugely disadvantaged in the Senate and the rule of law is being trampled daily.
mendovoice.com
November 23, 2025 at 1:00 AM
🗳️ OPINION: With political tensions rising nationwide, one Mendocino County writer argues it may be time for California to consider secession — not just regional alliances, but a true break from federal authority.
mendovoice.com/2025/11/opin...
#mendocinocounty #mendocino #california #politics
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California is already entering into pacts with countries, sending state representation where only countries would attend. It's a soft secession.
November 23, 2025 at 10:11 PM
California is already entering into pacts with countries, sending state representation where only countries would attend. It's a soft secession.
Issue #250: The Post-Shutdown Mandate
It’s Time for California to Lead
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November 25, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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I did a lot of voter outreach on Prop 50. So many people (normies 😊) said it didn’t go far enough. Wanted to talk about California secession. People are PISSED.
November 5, 2025 at 4:47 AM
I did a lot of voter outreach on Prop 50. So many people (normies 😊) said it didn’t go far enough. Wanted to talk about California secession. People are PISSED.
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I'm starting the take the California secession movement more seriously. As a lifelong Californian, I don't know why I would want to support a Federal government that doesn't know how to govern, or attempts to do so from the point of a view of a shitty mob crew.
November 10, 2025 at 5:55 AM
I'm starting the take the California secession movement more seriously. As a lifelong Californian, I don't know why I would want to support a Federal government that doesn't know how to govern, or attempts to do so from the point of a view of a shitty mob crew.
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ALSO: It's important to remember that NOT ALL ~24M ACA ENROLLEES WILL BE UTTERLY SCREWED.
--New Mexico is backfilling ALL lost federal subsidies for ALL enrollees!
--California is backfilling lost federal subsidies for all enrollees < 150% FPL (~290,000 enrollees)
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--New Mexico is backfilling ALL lost federal subsidies for ALL enrollees!
--California is backfilling lost federal subsidies for all enrollees < 150% FPL (~290,000 enrollees)
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Silver Linings Playbook: Some states are taking action to mitigate the upcoming tax credit tsunami (Update: Add MA to the list!)
As anyone not under a rock for the past few months knows by now, the improved federal Affordable Care Act tax credits which were put into place by President Biden and Congressional Democrats starting ...
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November 9, 2025 at 10:03 PM
ALSO: It's important to remember that NOT ALL ~24M ACA ENROLLEES WILL BE UTTERLY SCREWED.
--New Mexico is backfilling ALL lost federal subsidies for ALL enrollees!
--California is backfilling lost federal subsidies for all enrollees < 150% FPL (~290,000 enrollees)
acasignups.net/25/10/14/sil...
--New Mexico is backfilling ALL lost federal subsidies for ALL enrollees!
--California is backfilling lost federal subsidies for all enrollees < 150% FPL (~290,000 enrollees)
acasignups.net/25/10/14/sil...
”The decline in violent extremism is welcome, but the apparent reasons behind it should give us pause.”
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The Data Shows Political Violence Is Actually Down
After Charlie Kirk’s assassination, everyone was handwaving about rising political violence. What does the data show?
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September 18, 2025 at 5:03 PM
”The decline in violent extremism is welcome, but the apparent reasons behind it should give us pause.”
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#3 on this list is supported by 72% of Californians (see ic.institute/poll)
September 17, 2025 at 5:54 AM
#3 on this list is supported by 72% of Californians (see ic.institute/poll)
Just wanted to remind you all that ICI has a long-standing policy to not advocate that anyone use violence except in accordance with the rule of law (e.g. police actions, self-defense).
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September 16, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Just wanted to remind you all that ICI has a long-standing policy to not advocate that anyone use violence except in accordance with the rule of law (e.g. police actions, self-defense).
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I missed this news this spring—great news, looks like it is being voted on soon. Contact your CA state reps in support
@asmtinamckinnor.bsky.social's #ab288 is a pretty bold bill. It basically makes a backup National Labor Relations Board at the state level.
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Billionaires want to take away workers’ right to organize. AB 288 protects it. - California Federation of Labor Unions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Shubhangi Domokos, [email protected] Billionaires want to take away workers’ right to organize. AB 288 protects it. California bill would create a state r...
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September 10, 2025 at 3:52 PM
I missed this news this spring—great news, looks like it is being voted on soon. Contact your CA state reps in support
“This is a conversation about sovereignty, pragmatism, and possibility—not about destroying America, but about building a California that works better for Californians.”
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26 Do Californians Want Autonomy? With Coyote Marin
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September 6, 2025 at 11:39 PM
“This is a conversation about sovereignty, pragmatism, and possibility—not about destroying America, but about building a California that works better for Californians.”
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Understandably, many people scoffed at the first (or second, or hundredth) mention of California secession. And it's never properly been studied, because why would we?
But the burner only gets so hot before you jerk your hand away. Suddenly New West America doesn't seem so farfetched or silly.
But the burner only gets so hot before you jerk your hand away. Suddenly New West America doesn't seem so farfetched or silly.
September 6, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Understandably, many people scoffed at the first (or second, or hundredth) mention of California secession. And it's never properly been studied, because why would we?
But the burner only gets so hot before you jerk your hand away. Suddenly New West America doesn't seem so farfetched or silly.
But the burner only gets so hot before you jerk your hand away. Suddenly New West America doesn't seem so farfetched or silly.
