“Reds glorify their ignorance while Blues weaponize their money and status over people they say they’ll support but don’t.”

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"I would say Indiana is the least expensive state to live in, but I really appreciate that every single Kansas person I've met is entirely respectful of alternate opinions. Kansas is perfectly purple. The communities come together for emergencies and truly care about everyone. There are so many pride flags and 'Don’t tread on me' bumper stickers. It runs the gamut. In the end, the overwhelming sense is 'I won’t regulate you if you don’t regulate me.' Sad that legislators used the 'gut and stuff' tactic to strip our communities of trans protections this year, though. My 8-year-old boy with long hair is now scared to turn 9 because he might get fined for coming into the bathroom with me next month….But hey, that was the work of a few. I haven’t met a single Kansan who agrees with that bill."

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