Here’s what people had to say:
1.
“Were raising a trans child in a state that recently passed legislation barring gender-affirming health care for minors.
When our kid progressed from blockers to hormones, the prescription was denied by the national pharmacy chain.
“Honestly, I feel like more blue-state folks would benefit from a stint out in the red states.
It’s a good reminder of why we fight for the things we do.
Hope ALWAYS sells well.
Fear is just a temporary sugar rush.
Come join us as we build power out here!”
Nate, Missouri
3.
“I hate it so much.
“To make matters worse, I’m a minority in a very white area.
Carmen, Florida
4.
I’m terrified for SO many things right now.
“I am a gay Mexican man who was born and raised in Southern California.
I moved to Great Bend, Kansas, two weeks before my 26th birthday.
I am now 39, living in Wichita, Kansas.
White men have no problem calling me all the racial and homophobic slurs out loud to my face.
I am fourth generation Mexican.”
alexchris95
6.
“I live in Kentucky.
Both cities are heavily blue-leaning.
Our only saving grace is that our governor is a very even-handed Democrat.”
luxahoy
7.
“QAnon is alive and well around here.
They are very vocal about it both in person and online.
“I moved to Richmond, Virginia, from Delaware six years ago.
I was very depressed during 2020 and begged my husband for us to move back to Delaware.
“I helped start a social justice group for literary access and got involved in more political movements.
n49bb21b12
9.
“I am an Independent living in my home state of Florida.
My family sailed here from Spain to St. Augustine in the 1700’s.
It was a beautiful and carefree upbringing.
I was raised to respect different opinions and political views.
We had Walter Cronkite, who gave the straightforward news of the day without opinion pieces.
“I love my state.
There are many transplants here, and that is a bonus for Florida.
I wish for everyone to enjoy living here but it’s difficult.
Listen to one another and respect other viewpoints, hey.
Let’s focus on our present problems together.”
Dee, Florida
10.
“I’ve lived in Iowa my whole life, 35+ years.
Remember whenPete Buttigiegwon the Iowa caucuses?!
Things have taken a turn in the last 10 years or so.”
“My family is a very old family of southern Democrats.
My Grandfather was a state senator.
We are proud Southerners, and we are fire-breathing Democrats.
We live in western North Carolina (Asheville).
And, well…. armchair Democrats are a dime a dozen in those places.
Then vote, to ensure that those states turn blue.
Be sure to invite your friends and families, too.
Yeah, it can be scary.
But it can also be exhilarating.
AND it’s the right thing to do.
Fight like hell and fight for every single state.
Come make our blue bubble larger, safer, and stronger.
We NEED you guys!
There are an awful lot of dark words coming out of MAGA’s mouths these days.
It’s time to stand up and be counted.”
Stephen, North Carolina
12.
“It can feel really unsafe to be a non-Republican in the area of Arizona where I live.
Many of my neighbors fly Trump flags and believe the election was stolen.
They want it erased.”
They openly carry weapons everywhere and have bumper stickers threatening harm againstJoe Bidenor Liberals, etc.
Even more concerning is the fear that our public schools are indoctrinating our children with liberal ideals.
It’s just so hypocritical and absurdly stubborn.”
Emily, Arizona
13.
“I live in Arkansas.
It makes me sad to see how these people have forgotten their values and sacrifices.”
silkyturtle681
15.
“Ive had no issues at all since moving to central Arkansas a few years ago.
Honestly, I think people like to create chaos in their own head for sympathy.
My neighbors and coworkers are wonderful.
Crime is low in my area.
The cost of living is amazing.
My community actively supports and replenishes food banks, diaper depots, and social aid.
I have bought a gun and furniture at the same store.”
Amy, Arkansas
16.
“Idaho resident here.
I am in high school and have decided that I am not even going to consider dating.
As a young woman, the place that could go is just too dangerous.
I have had an older friend leave the state after a horrible experience with the abortion laws here.
Honestly, I am planning to follow her.
For me, its off to the East Coast as soon as I can get out of here.”
“I am so done with being a second-class citizen.
I have not even considered staying here for college.
And I have two trans friends who feel the same.
None of us plan to stay here a minute longer than we have to.”
silkyknight81
18.
“I live in Utah and am consistently shocked that people around me still think the way they do.
Our neighbor casually dropped the ‘n-word’ several times while talking to my husband.
grouchyshark188
19.
“We moved to North Carolina over 10 years ago from Portland, Oregon.
Charlotte has always been progressive, but we live in a conservative county a little ways outside of Charlotte.
At first, I was nervous, being a female POC.
But despite our political differences, every single person we’ve met here has been extremely kind and helpful.
“No neighbor in our old Portland neighborhood would have stepped up like that and helped out virtual strangers.
Overall, it’s been a great experience living here.
Jamie, North Carolina
21.
“In Idaho, I don’t feel ‘free’ at all.
I’m scared to express any contempt for legislative practices and restrictions on reproductive healthcare for fear of retaliation.
There’s now a bar that celebrates Straight Pride.”
“It’s so embarrassing.
I’ll never place an American flag at my house because of the correlation between the flag and MAGA.
Amanda, Idaho
22.
“Lets be real: it fucking sucks.
It feels as if voting is worthless because your vote will barely make a dent in the conservative block.
You feel powerless as those in power continue to take away basic rights and cheat to stay in power.
What also really sucks is the reactions from progressives who live in blue states.
“I live in Texas, and no one talks about how alone you feel.
Texas needs to do better.”
awkwardsnail85
24.
“Another fellow Texan.
Don’t they see the absolute destruction going on because of their policies?”
