secession

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Indulge a certain inner calm, then, when watching Canada’s secession politics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

The last time the idea of secession gained serious momentum was in 1993 when a consultative referendum saw 65 percent of residents support independence -- but the plan got mired in opposition from state officials.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

Downtown #Aden, where crowds have been calling for secession from #Yemen and solidarity with STC leader Aidarous Al Zubaidi.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 2026

Thus, we know, and everyone at the time knew, that slavery was the cause of secession.

From Slate • Sep. 24, 2025

Like many citizens of the upper South, Duke opposed secession.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson