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  "path": "/opinion/carson-jerema-the-separatist-rebellion-brewing-in-downtown-calgary",
  "publishedAt": "2026-05-28T14:42:54.000Z",
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  "textContent": "CALGARY — Whenever a practical question arises of how an independent Alberta would work, a lot of separatists tend to respond by accusing the other side of \"fear-mongering.\" In fact, the source of any fear is the separatists themselves. A largely disorganized group of activists, with zero democratic legitimacy, suddenly discussing, on the regular, a \"unilateral declaration of independence,\" or as it is known in the Criminal Code, sedition, does not exactly spell calm, confident and trustworthy. Here's the thing: it _is_ scary, and pointing that out is hardly fear-mongering. Read More",
  "title": "Carson Jerema: The separatist rebellion brewing in downtown Calgary",
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