Secessionist movements gain momentum in US states and Canada
Quick Look
- Secessionist sentiment is growing in several US states and Canada.
- Organizations in Washington and Oregon are preparing referendums for an independent Cascadia by 2028.
- Activists in Texas and California also advocate for independence, while Alberta, Canada, will vote on secession in October.
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Why It Matters
Secessionist sentiment is reportedly gaining momentum in several US states and Canada, with specific groups preparing for referendums on independence.
NEW YORK, June 14. /TASS/. Secessionist sentiment is gaining momentum in several US states and Canada, The New York Times reports.
According to the newspaper, the Seattle-based organization Cascadia Democratic Action is preparing referendums in Washington and Oregon to establish an independent nation of Cascadia and secede from the US in 2028, unless relations with the federal government improve by then.
Activists in Texas and California also proactively speak for independent, the newspaper noted. In October, residents of the Canadian province of Alberta are going to vote on secession from Canada, it added.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Referendums for Cascadia independence will be held in Washington and Oregon by 2028.
Likely · Within years
Alberta will vote on secession from Canada in October.
Very likely · Within months
Open Questions
- What are the specific conditions for relations improvement with the US federal government?
- What are the main drivers behind the secessionist sentiment in Texas and California?
- What is the likelihood of the Alberta secession vote passing?
