Writing
Essays and commentary on self-government and the fight to reach it. The argument made, tested, and sharpened in public, one piece at a time.
Commentary
I have spent a good part of this year making an argument I now want to finish, because I have come to see that I was only ever making half of it. The argument is that the founders were on our side. I made it this spring at the Abbeville Institute, before a room of […]
July 4, 2026
Analysis
Three words we say most and examine least. They are not synonyms. They are a stack, and the order is the whole of the argument.
July 3, 2026
Commentary
On June 29, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States decided that Election Day does not have to end on Election Day. The case was Watson v. Republican National Committee. Federal law sets a single day for a federal election. Mississippi counts mail ballots that arrive as many as five days after that day, so […]
June 29, 2026
Analysis
Three sitting officeholders were rejected by Texas Republican primary voters on Tuesday. A four-term U.S. Senator lost by twenty-eight points. A Galveston state senator who used to be barely known statewide is now the Republican nominee for Attorney General. A sitting Railroad Commissioner who held endorsements from the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, and the Speaker […]
May 27, 2026
Commentary
March 2, 1836. Washington-on-the-Brazos. Fifty-nine men in a drafty, unfinished building put their names on a document that most of the world thought was suicidal. Mexico had an army. Texas had farmers, lawyers, a few doctors, and a whole lot of nerve. I’ve stood in that spot on the Brazos. If you haven’t, you should. […]
March 2, 2026
Commentary
I’m at my daughter’s house for Christmas. It got crowded inside, so I stepped out to the back porch where they have a round table with four chairs. Without thinking, I took the seat farthest from the door. I sat there for a minute before I caught myself wondering why I’d made that choice. Nobody […]
December 25, 2025
Commentary
Marjorie Taylor Greene resigned from Congress on November 21st. Her resignation statement—all four pages of it—reads like something we could have written ourselves. Actually, we have been writing it. For twenty years. The federal system is broken beyond repair. Both parties serve the same corrupt machine. No one inside Washington can fix it because Washington […]
November 22, 2025
Commentary
Back in 2009, we started using a phrase that seemed perfectly natural to us—Texas First. By 2011, it was emblazoned across our banners at events across the state. “Texas First. Texas Forever.” Simple. Direct. Unapologetically Texan. We weren’t trying to be clever. We were making an argument that the political establishment considered radical: Texas has […]
November 19, 2025
Commentary
Twenty years ago today, skeptics predicted the Texas Nationalist Movement would fade into obscurity within a year. Instead, we’ve grown to over 633,000 supporters, elected ten state legislators who support independence, and convinced the Texas Republican Party to adopt platform language calling for a referendum vote. The movement that critics dismissed as fantasy has become one of the most significant political organizations in Texas—and one of the largest independence advocacy movements in the world. This is the story of how we defied the odds at every turn.
November 17, 2025
Commentary
When I was young, I spent all of my free time hiking and playing in the woods of East Texas. My friend and I would enter the massive clumps of trees that cover the area at the first opportunity and wouldn’t be seen again until time for supper. There was one particular place where we […]
August 9, 2025
Commentary
The 89th Legislative session has effectively come and gone, leaving many Texans wondering if the political establishment in Austin even heard the cries and groans of the suffering of the people of...
May 19, 2025
Commentary
The political establishment in Austin has a strategy, and it’s not complicated. In fact, it’s so straightforward that you could explain it to a child: divide the opposition and break their spirit. I call it the “2D Strategy” – Divide and Demoralize. Make no mistake, they’re implementing this strategy right now with surgical precision through […]
May 12, 2025
Commentary
As April 21st is upon us once again, Texans across our great state prepare to commemorate one of the most pivotal moments in our history – San Jacinto Day. On that spring afternoon in 1836, the course of Texas history changed forever when General Sam Houston led the Texian Army to victory, securing independence for […]
April 21, 2025
Commentary
The Texas Legislature is considering a constitutional amendment that would recognize and protect Texans' right to use alternatives to Federal Reserve notes. This would be a critical step toward greater economic freedom and a potential foundation for Texas's financial independence. House Joint Resolution 175, introduced by Representative Stan Gerdes, would add Section 37 to Article
April 14, 2025
Commentary
When a State leaves a political and economic union to reassert its status as an independent nation, it doesn't start with a blank slate in international relations. Rather, it enters a complex world of existing treaties, agreements, and international obligations. How a newly independent Texas will navigate this transition is governed by a principle known
April 13, 2025
Commentary
The Federal Government keeps pushing its weight around, and Texans keep pushing back. While the political establishment in Austin may hope that the TEXIT movement is just a passing phase, recent events indicate that the Texas Nationalist Movement is strategically positioned better than ever to achieve its ultimate objective. In a recent conversation with TNM
April 11, 2025
Commentary
The words echo through time - "Remember Goliad!" Less known than its counterpart "Remember the Alamo!" but just as powerful in its impact on the Texas Revolution and our collective identity as Texans. As we mark another anniversary of the Goliad Massacre on March 27, we are reminded of one of the harshest lessons in
March 23, 2025
Commentary
In the pantheon of Texas heroes, Mirabeau Lamar stands uniquely positioned as a voice that echoes through time, speaking directly to our modern struggle for independence. While Sam Houston's legend
February 17, 2025
Commentary
Back in April, when the Texas Nationalist Movement announced our intention to extend assistance to independence movements in Northern Mexico, the media response was predictable. Like trained seals barking for fish, they performed their usual routine. “There are no independence movements in Mexico!” they proclaimed with their trademark smug certainty. Fast forward to today, and […]
February 15, 2025
Commentary
A new poll from the University of Houston's Hobby School of Public Affairs confirms what the Texas Nationalist Movement has long maintained: Texans have lost faith in the federal government
February 12, 2025
Commentary
The sacred grounds of the Alamo face an unprecedented display of desecration in the name of political grandstanding today as anti-ICE protesters prepare to descend on the Shrine of Texas Liberty for a three-hour demonstration against federal immigration policies. The protest, scheduled from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, aims to use the historic backdrop of
February 8, 2025
Commentary
Federal courts have begun systematically blocking President Trump's 2025 executive orders through a series of preliminary injunctions and temporary restraining orders, confirming what the Texas Nationalist Movement has long maintained - meaningful reform through the federal system is impossible. A federal judge in Maryland issued the first major blow on February 5, placing a nationwide
February 6, 2025
Commentary
With the stroke of a pen, President Donald Trump has delivered a series of executive orders aimed squarely at dismantling federal policies that he and his supporters see as overreach. Texans, by and large, have welcomed these moves. Many view them as a much-needed gut punch to a bloated and overreaching federal system that has […]
February 2, 2025
Commentary
There’s something deeply telling about watching a failed California political operative lecture Texans about self-determination. Ron Nehring, whose claim to fame seems to be a string of embarrassing political missteps in the Golden State, has emerged from obscurity to offer his unsolicited thoughts on TEXIT in a piece recently highlighted by Newsweek. The Leadership Institute, […]
January 27, 2025
Commentary
In this episode of Late Night Coffee Talk, Daniel Miller, President of the Texas Nationalist Movement, tackled key questions and provided updates on the fight for Texas independence. Covering everything from the recent Texas House Speaker election to grassroots organizing, Daniel offered a behind-the-scenes look at the TNM's efforts to push forward the Texas Independence
January 16, 2025
Commentary
When a government has ceased to protect the lives, liberty and property of the people, from whom its legitimate powers are derived, that government becomes an instrument for oppression. These...
January 7, 2025
Commentary
Looking back at 2024, one thing stands crystal clear: Texas independence has moved in the minds of most Texans from a question of “if” to a matter of “when.” While the political establishment desperately clings to their worn-out narratives, the numbers tell a different story – one of unstoppable momentum and inevitable change. This year, […]
January 1, 2025
Commentary
On December 29, 1845, Texas formally joined the United States. The Republic of Texas, facing mounting debts and external pressures, made what seemed like a pragmatic choice at the time. But looking at the fundamental transformation of the Federal system over the past 178 years begs an obvious question – if Texas were already an […]
December 29, 2024
Commentary
As winter settles across our beloved Texas, from the Piney Woods to the Chihuahuan Desert, from the High Plains to the Gulf Coast, millions of Texas families are gathering to celebrate Christmas. In homes across our great land, children are hanging stockings, parents are wrapping presents, and the warm glow of Christmas lights mirrors the
December 24, 2024
Commentary
Over the past 15 years, the gap between grassroots Republican voters and the Republican political establishment in Texas has grown into a chasm. Nowhere is this divide more visible than in the current fight over the Speaker’s gavel in the Texas House, where establishment Republicans once again seek to thwart the clear mandate delivered by […]
December 12, 2024
Commentary
A new study by Dr. Thomas R. Brooks, Assistant Professor of Psychology at New Mexico Highlands University, stands as a perfect example of everything wrong with polling on TEXIT. Released on December 6, 2024, the study claims 82% of Texans oppose independence. However, like most modern political polling, its methodology is fundamentally flawed. The study,
December 6, 2024
Commentary
Words matter. Especially when those words are being used to saddle you with $36 trillion in debt that isn’t yours. That’s exactly what’s happening every time someone uses the phrase “national debt” instead of calling it what it really is – Federal debt. This isn’t just splitting hairs over terminology. The distinction between “national” and […]
December 3, 2024
Commentary
Start spreadin' the news. Is New York leavin' today? Maybe. This recent episode of the Brion McClanahan Show examines how a prominent New York legislator's call for secession reflects growing acceptance of independence movements across America. New York State Senator Liz Krueger, who chairs the Senate Finance Committee, recently proposed that New York, along with
December 3, 2024
Commentary
In a move reminiscent of Vermont's Second Republic movement, New York State Senator Liz Krueger has suggested that several northeastern states, including New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Vermont, could leave the union and join Canada as a new province. "The idea of northeastern states joining Canada isn't new," said Daniel Miller, President of the Texas
November 29, 2024
Commentary
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has intensified its push for a German exit from the European Union, demanding a Brexit-style referendum if their reform demands go unmet. Their calls for "Dexit" highlight the growing challenge to centralized political unions worldwide. "The AfD's campaign for German self-determination mirrors the fundamental issues driving support for Texas
November 29, 2024
Commentary
As we prepare to celebrate today, it’s important for us to reflect on the first official declaration of thanksgiving in Texas. On the 15th of January 1842, President of the Republic of Texas Sam Houston issued the first official Thanksgiving proclamation in Texas. It said: Whereas, it has become a custom among the civilized and […]
November 28, 2024
Commentary
In the wake of Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election, we’re witnessing what divorce lawyers would call the first signs of separation. The progressive left is packing its digital bags and moving from X (formerly Twitter) to BlueSky, creating their own echo chamber away from those with whom they disagree. Anyone who has […]
November 19, 2024
Commentary
On November 17, 2005, six of us sat down with a singular purpose that we committed to paper: “to secure and protect the political, cultural and economic independence of the nation of Texas and to restore and protect a constitutional Republic and the inherent rights of the people of Texas.” That mission, penned on our […]
November 17, 2024
Commentary
The San Antonio Express-News editorial board recently published an analysis of the Texas independence movement that perfectly demonstrates why legacy media is losing its grip on public discourse. Their piece, dripping with condescension, showcases a fundamental disconnect from the reality that Texans experience every day. Let’s start with their basic confusion about terminology. The editorial […]
November 15, 2024
Commentary
Daniel Miller, President of the Texas Nationalist Movement, has issued the following statement regarding the election results in Texas. Last night, Donald Trump won the presidency. While many Texans are hopeful about what this victory means for our future, the sobering reality remains - the fundamental problems with the federal system persist. The $34 trillion
November 6, 2024
Commentary
Of all the scenarios that could trigger the final collapse of the Federal system, here's one that should keep every Texan awake at night-and it's not just possible. Given the current timeline of...
October 29, 2024
Commentary
In 1996, when I first encountered the idea that Texas could and should be an independent nation, speaking the words "Texas independence" was considered blasphemy of the highest order. The Federal Government classified advocacy for independence as domestic terrorism. The media branded us criminals. Many lost their jobs, their businesses, and some even lost their...
October 28, 2024
Commentary
The latest headlines tell us that former President Trump is "flirting" with eliminating the Federal income tax. While the media treats this as some radical notion, they conveniently forget that...
October 24, 2024
Commentary
In this episode of the Texas News Podcast, we're joined by Jason Fry, 5th generation Texan, knifemaker, and author of National Divorce: A Plan for Peace. Jason talks with host Daniel Miller about his journey from the world of bladesmithing to writing a groundbreaking book that links modern secessionist movements with the growing "National Divorce"
October 22, 2024
Commentary
The article discusses a reissued DoD directive that expands the military's role in domestic law enforcement, allowing lethal force under certain conditions, leading to concerns about civil liberties and potential election-related unrest.
October 18, 2024
Commentary
In the past 72 hours, I’ve been asked 17 times what I think will happen in the upcoming Trump vs. Harris presidential race and how it will impact Texit. Here’s the blunt truth: regardless of who wins, the fundamental problem for Texas remains the same—the federal government is broken, and no single president, whether Trump […]
October 17, 2024
Commentary
"When are we going to vote on TEXIT?"
October 17, 2024
Commentary
In 2006, the late Justice Antonin Scalia responded to a screenwriter's question about secession by confidently asserting that, "If there was any constitutional issue resolved by the Civil War, it...
October 10, 2024
Commentary
"Line In The Sand" highlights the growth of Texas Nationalism since 2011, emphasizing cultural identity, self-rule, economic strength, and increasing support for independence, positioning Texas as a distinct and viable entity globally.
October 7, 2024
Commentary
The article highlights Texas' rich cultural heritage and the Texas Nationalist Movement's role in preserving it. TNM opposes federal overreach, promotes cultural independence, and links economic strength with preserving Texan identity and values for future generations.
October 6, 2024
Commentary
TEXIT proposes economic independence for Texas, enabling the retention of $120 billion annually, potential 400% increase in net income, elimination of property taxes, new financial opportunities, and resource control, enhancing local prosperity and autonomy.
October 5, 2024
Commentary
In recent weeks, Brazil’s decision to ban access to Elon Musk’s platform X has ignited a storm of outrage. Commentators are sounding alarms, warning that this act of censorship might presage similar actions in the United States. Yet, as the global focus turns to Brazil, the inconvenient truth is that censorship has long been a […]
September 4, 2024
Commentary
How many of you caught it? Right there in plain sight. Perspicuously subtle. Dr. Phil McGraw invited Daniel Miller, the president of the Texas Nationalist Movement (TNM), on his program in an episode entitled The Need to Secede: The Disunited States of America, which aired on 29 July 2024. Near the end of the discussion,
July 31, 2024
Commentary
After weeks of speculation following a poor showing at last month's debate, after an assassination attempt and the Republican National Convention boosted Trump's chances, today Joe Biden announced that he is withdrawing his candidacy for the Democratic nomination. In a letter posted on social media, Biden said, "It has been the greatest honor of my
July 21, 2024
Commentary
The following is a statement from Texas Nationalist Movement President Daniel Miller. Every day, as we approach the election, the United States of America is unraveling at the seams. The dangerous rhetoric that floods our airwaves and social media is deepening divisions and creating a volatile environment ripe for violence and chaos. The recent attempt
July 13, 2024
Commentary
In a move that underscores Texas's growing global presence and potential for independence, Governor Greg Abbott announced the opening of the new State of Texas Taiwan Office in Taipei. This office, designed to bolster economic and cultural cooperation between Texas and Taiwan, represents a significant stride toward Texas's ability to manage its international relations. Governor
July 11, 2024
Commentary
With a heavy heart, I share the news of David Thomas Roberts' passing. Dave, a valued member of our Advisory Board, a passionate advocate for Texas independence, and a dear friend has left us too soon. Dave's impact on our movement can't be overstated. His unwavering dedication and tireless efforts to champion Texas independence have
July 1, 2024
Commentary
In a world where geopolitical tensions are rising, the recent guidelines issued by the Chinese government for criminal punishment against "diehard" Taiwan separatists have sparked international outrage. Beijing's hardline stance on Taiwan's independence movement, underscored by large-scale military drills and threats of severe repercussions, mirrors a troubling narrative closer to home. As the Texas Nationalist
June 21, 2024
Commentary
In the debate over Texas independence, many voices clamor for attention. Politicians, economists, activists, and, yes, historians all have their say. But when it comes to forecasting the future, one group stands out as particularly ill-suited for the task: historians. This might seem counterintuitive. After all, isn't the past the best guide to the future?
June 12, 2024
Commentary
President of the Texas Nationalist Movement, Daniel Miller, has released a video announcing his full support of the Northern Mexican secession movement. Northern Mexican states have expressed their displeasure with both Mexican and American governments turning a blind eye to the border crisis along the Texas-Mexican borders. A movement in Northern Mexico is currently working
April 9, 2024
Commentary
In this episode, we examine the results of two recent polls that asked Americans if they would support their state gaining independence from the United States. The numbers are SHOCKING and the...
April 5, 2024
Commentary
Then, we talk about our trip to Austin to deliver over 170,000 petition signatures to Governor Greg Abbott. It was incredible. We had people come to join us from all over Texas because they know...
March 27, 2024
Commentary
Then, we discuss Greg Abbott's stand against the federal government, the federal government's pathetic response, and the Supreme Court's rubber-stamping of the Biden administration's policy to cut...
March 27, 2024
Commentary
This fight is far from over, and one way to fight back now is by electing pro-Texas candidates, candidates who will truly listen to their constituents and put their needs and wants above...
March 27, 2024
Commentary
When you hear this saga and the incompetent reasons that RPT Chairman Matt Rinaldi gives for the petition's rejection, you are going to roll over in your seat. At this point, the political...
March 27, 2024
Commentary
First, we explore the strength of support for Texas leaving the union. Spoiler alert: support is riding high. Then, we look at key areas where Texas separation from the union has already begun....
March 27, 2024
Commentary
In the latest TNM outreach effort, our own president, Daniel Miller, engages in an enlightening and thought-provoking discussion with Matt Christiansen. The conversation focuses on the underlying ideology of the Texas Nationalist Movement and probes deeper into our mission. Miller presents our cause with clarity and candor in this conversation, explaining that what the TNM
March 14, 2024
Commentary
The Texas Nationalist Movement remains steadfast in its commitment to the TEXIT cause, despite the recent outcome of the defamation case against Rep. Jeff Leach....
August 11, 2023
Commentary
The recent announcement by the U.S. Capitol Police to open regional field offices across the country, including in Texas, is a stark reminder of the...
July 27, 2023
Commentary
The recent diplomatic complaint filed by the Mexican government over Texas' deployment of buoys on the Texas-Mexico border has brought a new dimension to the ongoing border crisis. The buoys, part...
July 17, 2023
Commentary
Miller's message to RINOs is clear: the time for empty rhetoric is over.
June 29, 2023
Commentary
A deeper look at this decision reveals potential implications that could subtly shift the balance of power from the state to the federal level.
June 29, 2023
Commentary
This ruling is not just a legal defeat for Texas; it is a betrayal to every Texan who has been calling for stronger border security.
June 28, 2023
Commentary
By prioritizing arms sales to foreign nations over addressing the escalating crisis at our own border, the U.S. government is failing in this fundamental duty.
June 28, 2023
Commentary
I've long championed the complete elimination of property taxes. And with TEXIT, we could do just that and more.
June 28, 2023
Commentary
USA Today's latest article on TEXIT is riddled with inaccuracies and serves as a prime example of biased reporting. Find out how the Texas Nationalist...
April 26, 2023
Commentary
It took 25 years of service to Texas to finally get an entry on Wikipedia. It only took 6 hours for the cancel culture mafia to attempt to have the entry removed.
December 17, 2021
Commentary
"Do right and risk the consequences." - Sam Houston
September 20, 2021
Commentary
Are you a little more agitated and less tolerant of tyranny than usual on this July 4th holiday? You should be. That is especially true if you are a Texan. Let me begin by clearing up some common misconceptions. July 4th is celebrated as “Independence Day”. There is no holiday called the “Fourth of July”. […]
July 4, 2021
Commentary
Here's a thought experiment: Imagine for a moment that Texas is currently a self-governing, independent nation. It makes its own laws. It controls its own borders. It has its own currency. It has...
April 2, 2021
Commentary
As we close out an unprecedented and historic year that has left us all bruised, battered, but unbroken, we look at the approach of the new year with a bit of apprehension but also with great...
December 31, 2020
Commentary
Daniel Miller, President of the Texas Nationalist, has released the following statement on the media's declaration of a Biden Presidency.
November 7, 2020
Commentary
There is little doubt that the federal government and its supporters will spend enormous sums of money lobbying against giving Texans even a vote on independence. When it reaches the ballot, they...
August 11, 2020
Commentary
COVID-19 has upended the world as we know it. But what if it was all just a compounded series of mistakes that no one in the halls of power is willing to own?
July 6, 2020
Commentary
Anyone who says that Texans should trust the federal government or makes the argument that the federal system is "fixable" is ill and that illness is not COVID-19. It's Stockholm Syndrome.
April 1, 2020
Commentary
The report that sent world leaders and governments into a near-panic over COVID-19 is now accessible to the public. It's not pretty.
March 18, 2020
Commentary
Today is Brexit Day. The impact on Texas should not be understated.
January 31, 2020
Commentary
The pundits and pollsters are already at work dissecting what the recent UK General Election could mean for "Americans". What they aren't telling you is why it's great news for Texans who support...
December 16, 2019
Commentary
Here's a thought experiment: Imagine for a moment that your State is currently a self-governing, independent nation. It makes its own laws. It controls its own borders. It has its own currency. It...
October 1, 2019
Commentary
With our inboxes full of people begging for our votes, I thought I'd share how I'll be dealing with political candidates at every level in this election cycle. Here is my open letter to them all.
September 16, 2019
Commentary
It seems that my article over the weekend calling out Governor Abbott's new executive orders has ruffled a few feathers. Too bad.
September 9, 2019
Commentary
Rome burned and Nero blamed a small religious sect - Christians. The Reichstag burned and Hitler blamed those who he felt stood in the way of implementing his twisted ideology - Jews and...
September 7, 2019
Commentary
I'm beginning to feel like a broken record. I've had to say this after the mass shootings in Santa Fe, Sutherland Springs, El Paso, and now Odessa. We appreciate your sympathy, but if you aren't...
September 2, 2019
Commentary
If you're reading this, odds are almost 100% that at some point in the journey to get you here, we had to pay for you to see it. Please take the time and read it all the way to the end. Online...
February 5, 2019
Commentary
Facebook has been under fire for nearly two years for engaging in a policy of censorship that it says doesn't exist. Over the weekend, the TNM busted Facebook in the act of disconnecting users...
December 17, 2018
Commentary
The State Board of Education is considering removing all references to the 'heroic' defenders of the Alamo in the Texas History curriculum. Also on the chopping block is the in-depth study of Col....
September 6, 2018
Commentary
Amazon has been caught in the act of trying to kill the book TEXIT: Why and How Texas Will Leave The Union.
September 2, 2018
Commentary
Here's another deep dive on the issue of States leaving the union. Professor Brion McClanahan tackles the opponents of secession and their insistence that the Founding Fathers of the United...
December 3, 2017
Commentary
Part of the challenge with helping people understand Texas independence and our right to leave the union comes from a fundamental and widespread misunderstanding of what a "State" actually is. As...
November 16, 2017
Commentary
There has been a significant uptick in media requests over the past two weeks. While some have been requesting our take on the situation in Catalonia, the bulk of the requests have been related to...
October 25, 2017
Commentary
Since my last Miller on Monday, we've had a catastrophic storm, a secession crisis in Catalonia, a threat to the integrity of the Alamo, and much more. In the midst of all of this, I have been...
October 2, 2017
Commentary
What's it feel like to be slapped in the face? Just ask supporters of a vote on Texas independence who didn't get invited to testify at a recent hearing of the state's House Select Committee on...
September 19, 2016
Commentary
Although the Texas Nationalist Movement is exclusively focused on the independence of Texas, we are watching the referendum on UK membership in the European Union intensely. The reason is simple....
March 16, 2016
Commentary
Many years ago I sat in a quiet place at home trying to wrap my mind around what, from my perspective at the time, was a serious issue for the Texas Nationalist Movement.
April 28, 2015
Commentary
Author John Maxwell has released an article that speaks directly to the Texas Nationalist experience. One of the core values of Texas Nationalism is indomitability. As Houston's army marching to...
March 5, 2013
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