The traditional map is more reflective of electoral power. This one is by population which would be critical in a republic, but traditional map where each count is colored by their majority shows how being the majority in lightly populated areas gives outsized power.
Cities tend to be Blue, but cities don’t get a unified vote, plus are subject to state laws. Look at Houston: they don’t have a chance
But yes, we do federalism. Speaking for Massachusetts:
as close to universal healthcare as you can get in the us
healthcare “sanctuary” state
consistently the best or near the best education system
free tuition at state universities
minimum wage over $15, among the highest
strong emphasis on transit, walkable cities
strong anti pollution and anti climate change laws
strong wetlands and coastal protection
immigrant protections
first state to legalize gay marriage
among the first to legalize marijuana
by some reviews, highest quality of life in the US
But we’re affected by everyone else:
not allowed to make air pollution rules. All we can say is we agree with California
led a bunch of big lawsuits against Midwest polluters affecting us. Worked for a bit but decent Supreme Court ruling says EPA can’t regulate that
strong gun control laws, partly invalidated by Supreme Court
The traditional map is more reflective of electoral power. This one is by population which would be critical in a republic, but traditional map where each count is colored by their majority shows how being the majority in lightly populated areas gives outsized power.
Cities tend to be Blue, but cities don’t get a unified vote, plus are subject to state laws. Look at Houston: they don’t have a chance
But yes, we do federalism. Speaking for Massachusetts:
But we’re affected by everyone else: