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The States

America vs. Socialism, State by State

The battle for the American idea isn't abstract, it's real and it's playing out right now between the states. See the side-by-side truth of what freedom and what socialism actually deliver.

Comparison 01
Pro-America
Pro-America state

Texas

No state income tax, a booming economy, and a fierce defense of liberty. Texas shows what happens when government gets out of the way and lets free people build.

0%
State Income Tax
30M+
Population
#1
Job Growth
Socialist-Leaning
Socialist-leaning state

California

The highest tax burden in the nation, crushing regulation, and a mass exodus of residents. California shows what happens when the state tries to manage every detail of life.

13.3%
Top Income Tax
-1.2M
Net Migration
$68B
State Debt
Comparison 02
Pro-America
Pro-America state

Florida

Fiscal discipline, school choice, and a government that answers to families instead of bureaucrats. Florida proves freedom works — and people vote with their feet.

0%
State Income Tax
22M+
Population
#1
In-Migration
Socialist-Leaning
Socialist-leaning state

New York

Sky-high taxes, shrinking population, and a culture of dependency. New York shows the cost of choosing the state over the individual.

10.9%
Top Income Tax
-1.0M
Net Migration
$50B
State Debt
Comparison 03
Pro-America
Pro-America state

Tennessee

No state income tax, a balanced budget, and a government that trusts its people. Tennesseans keep more of what they earn and prove that low-tax freedom fuels growth.

0%
State Income Tax
7M+
Population
#1
Tax Climate
Socialist-Leaning
Socialist-leaning state

Illinois

The highest state and local tax burden in the Midwest, a shrinking population, and a pension crisis spiraling out of control. Illinois shows the cost of government that promises everything and pays for it with your money.

4.95%
Flat Income Tax
-1.4M
Net Migration
$144B
Pension Debt

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