home rule

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A Danish colony until 1953, Greenland gained home rule 26 years later and is contemplating eventually loosening its ties with Denmark.

From Barron's • Jan. 12, 2026

We are a federal enclave; we have home rule, but it’s limited.

From Slate • Nov. 21, 2025

Local leaders have protested the move, calling it an unprecedented intrusion on home rule.

From Salon • Aug. 17, 2025

In 1979, a referendum on home rule gave Greenland control of most policies within the territory, with Denmark retaining control over foreign affairs and defence.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2025

I’ll grow ye the real home rule pertaters.”

From The Idyl of Twin Fires by Eaton, Walter Prichard