Political Segregation and New Laws are Widening America's Red-Blue Divide

Americans are clustering geographically based on political ideology, resulting in increasingly polarized states that are enacting opposing laws.
Politically like-minded Americans are moving to communities and states that align with their values, fueling political segregation across the country.
States are passing laws on issues like abortion and LGBTQ rights that reflect their residents' political leanings, highlighting the gulf between red and blue states.
The coronavirus pandemic has enabled increased mobility and allowed some to relocate to areas that match their political ideology.
States like Idaho and Colorado exemplify the political shifts occurring, with Idaho attracting more conservatives and Colorado moving further left.