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I'm not sure there's enough real data here for any sort of conclusion, but it is interesting.

For those that are considering a move strictly based on recent events what's primary driver? Are those that are unhappy with how recent events unfolded(Covid or political unrest) looking to move somewhere that more closely aligns with their views?

As someone in Pennsylvania I've come to terms with the wide political differences across the state. I couldn't imagine calling anywhere else home despite wishing to be in a more progressive environment.

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My family and I are in the Seattle area, we're considering moving due to work going primarily remote, cost of living (childcare is becoming a significant concern for us as we start a family, for example), and disagreement with local politics, probably in that order.

My family and I also live in Seattle and are in the middle of moving for similar reasons (sold my house, bought another one, waiting for everything to close). I probably wouldn't have pulled the trigger, but I have a friend who happens to be a real estate agent, and that made things a lot easier. Still, moving is expensive, a lot of work, and really disruptive! (I'm typing this from a hotel room...)

I live in PA and think it's too progressive for me. You'll get your wish for a more progressive environment when the legislature follows the executive branch in turning blue in the next 10 years (once urbanization get close to 85%).

There's definitely some deep cultural divides when comparing some geographic areas to others in the state. Of course this is generally true for rural vs urban areas of most states. Just like the urbanized areas outweighing the rural ones in states that have high urbanization rates.

As a Canadian working in Minneapolis, it is very disturbing seeing heavily armed military vehicles on our civilian roadways. There's still some here even now.

It would be really hard to find an American city where this isn't the case. DoD hands out surplus equipment for pennies on the dollar.

I think you mean armored rather than armed. The vehicles are armored but any heavy weaponry has been removed or made inert.

Was it not disturbing to see blocks and blocks of the city burnt to the ground by rioters?

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