How many states again?

American Crossroads is one of those political action committees that likes to communicate via TV ads. They may be fine folks, I don't...

Stephen Colbert explains DC statehood

OK, so Washington D.C.'s not a state, but why can't the residents of DC at least get their own senator or member of congress? The mo...

When Japan invaded America

It's true. Nearly 70 years ago, during WWII, Japan invaded a portion of the U.S. and held the land for more than a year. The location wa...

Ann Coulter supports Alberta statehood

Love her or hate her, you have to admit that Ann Coulter knows how to get attention. And so when she mentioned that Alberta should become th...

Secession Event of the Year

Some "Lost States" movements never die, especially if you can turn them into a tourist event. So it is with Sovereign State of Win...

Visit the 3rd Dakota

If your summer vacation this year takes you to Yellowstone National Park, you might take a side trip to one of America's oddest geograph...

New U.S. state named "Seven"

Thanks to Mike DeBow for alerting me to a new attempt to create the 51st state. It's the brainchild of Alabama Rep. Mary Moore, a Democr...

Fly your (51-star) flag

The 4th of July is the perfect weekend to fly your 51-star flag. Show your solidarity with the fine folks of Puerto Rico.... or Washington D...