New York Magazine -- The Independent Republic of New York

Here's one we missed first time around in 2004. New York Magazine discusses complete secession of New York from the United States. The article is actually something of a diatribe against Americans in general and Republicans in particular, and the idea is not taken completely seriously. But author Jennifer Senior gives some serious thought to both the reasons and the issues of secession which are relevant even to our less radical proposal.

Be advised that there are a couple of instances of serious profanity, but the article is certainly worth a read for an interesting perspective on why secession (from New York state) would work and why it would make a good deal of sense.

New York Magazine - August 9, 2004 - The Independent Republic of New York