California Freedom Coalition

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California Freedom Coalition
Political positionBig tent
Colours  Yellow and   blue
Website
www.cafree.org

The California Freedom Coalition is a political group advocating for the political, economic, and social empowerment of

Californian independence
.

History

The group, in 2017, gathered signatures to petition the State of California to secede from the

United States of America.[1]

Drawing intentional parallels to the separatist movement in Catalonia, which briefly seceded from Spain,[2] the group affiliates itself with groups like the California National Party. The California Freedom Coalition has participated in many rallies throughout the state that promote democratic principles.[3]

The California Freedom Coalition has been reported on by the Sacramento Bee,[4] the LA Weekly,[5] Mother Jones[6] and other California-focused media outlets.[7] The group has been highlighted on local TV news[8] shows and Fox News.

Organization

It is officially made up of two non profit entities, the California Freedom Coalition Education Fund and California Freedom Coalition Advocacy Fund.[9]

Advocacy

The California Freedom Coalition's policy think tank has also written a number of research papers that highlight areas of the federal government that are less democratic and harm the people of California.[10][11]

The Advocacy arm has lobbied the state assembly for bills that protect Californians, like SB822[12] Net Neutrality.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Home - California Freedom Coalition". Home - California Freedom Coalition. Retrieved 4 May 2018.
  2. ^ Irby, Kate (12 October 2017). "California secessionists think their path to independence is easier than Catalonia's". Retrieved 4 May 2018 – via Sacramento Bee.
  3. ^ Macias, Martin Jr. (2018-03-14). "Protesters Roll Out 'Unwelcome' Mat for President Trump". Retrieved 2018-12-11.
  4. ISSN 0890-5738
    . Retrieved 2018-12-11.
  5. ^ Romero, Dennis (2017-07-05). "Backers of California Secession Say State's Senate Representation Is Dire". L.A. Weekly. Retrieved 2018-12-11.
  6. ^ Gilson, Dave. "California secessionists are hoping for a Trump bump". Mother Jones. Retrieved 2018-12-11.
  7. ^ Jennewein, Chris (2017-07-27). "Independent California? Backers Begin Gathering Signatures for Initiative". Times of San Diego. Retrieved 2018-12-11.
  8. ^ CalFree Coalition, KNBC LA Shankar Singam Talking Strategy, retrieved 2018-12-11
  9. ^ "About Us - California Freedom Coalition". Home - California Freedom Coalition. Retrieved 4 May 2018.
  10. ^ "calfree | Blog". Home | California Freedom Coalition. Retrieved 2018-12-11.
  11. ^ "calfree | Senate". Home | California Freedom Coalition. Retrieved 2018-12-11.
  12. ^ "calfree | SB822". Home | California Freedom Coalition. Retrieved 2018-12-11.

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