[Jacquerie]

Something left out of these various state exodus stories is the role of the US Supreme Court from the early 60s.

Thanks to its Reynolds v. Sims ruling, Senator Dirksen of Illinois warned that Chicago would come to dominate Springfield. He was right, and due to Reynolds, Illinois is near bankruptcy and losing population as people flee high taxes, higher unemployment, and societal destruction.

If Your State is a Mess.

[Bonemaker]

“One man one vote”.

Oh sounds nice diesn’t it? Should be one county one vote. We are so cornholed.

[stars & stripes forever]

Republicans file resolution calling to make Chicago the 51st state

https://wrex.com/category/2019/02/12/republicans-file-resolution-calling-to-make-chicago-the-51st-state/