i made a move similar to @monicapotts.bsky.social from a red state (FL) to a blue state (IL). this article ⬇️ describing her experience is practically identical to mine. the vibe is so much better in IL, and i benefit greatly from the taxes i contribute.
newrepublic.com/article/2117...
I wasn’t getting the bang for my buck in my red-state redoubt. But if I hadn’t moved, I might never have found out how good it could get.