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.

States with the Most Laws Restricting Abortion

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

States with the Most Laws Against Discrimination

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

States with Laws Most Favorable to Immigrants

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

The Northeastern State Most Similar to the West

1. Pennsylvania, 2. Maine, 3. Vermont, 4. Maryland, 5. New Hampshire

The Western State Most Similar to the Northeast

1. Washington, 2. Oregon, 3. California, 4. Colorado, 5. Nevada

Extremely Different States with Similar Culture

These states have similar culture, but little else in common