States with Laws in favor of Workers

US states with worker-friendly laws based on unionization, collective bargaining, and minimum wage.

States with the Most Laws Restricting Alcohol & Smoking

This map reflects states with the most laws restricting alcohol and smoking based on 10 key criteria.

This map reflects states with the most laws restricting abortion based on 5 key criteria.

This map reflects states with the most laws against discrimination based on 5 key criteria.

This map reflects state laws favoring immigrants based on 5 key criteria.

Explanation of organizations included in the State Similarity Index

Explanation of the personal appearance statistics used in the State Similarity Index

Explanation of the building type statistics used in the State Similarity Index

Why New York and Idaho have the least similar politics in the United States