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The future of governance

Should we create more US states?
Inside the growing movement to redraw state lines, and why it might be better for liberals and conservatives alike.
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US states should have autonomy—like EU countries
All we need to change is taxation.
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Decouple federal government from nation-states
A world of city-states should join federal governments à la carte.
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Cities should manage immigration (not nations)
The Heartland Visa wants to make that happen.
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What if we split the US into city-states?
On autonomy, utopia, and whether we can find it locally.
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Elle Griffin
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What would happen if US states self-governed?
A look at blue and red states.
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US states could have universal healthcare
Here's how Utah could do it.
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US states should work like EU countries
The case for self-governance.
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What if countries had to compete for citizens?
Just like companies compete for customers.
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