CRBC News
Culture
Society
Security
Health
Conflict
Science
Technology
Politics
Environment
Lifestyle
Economy

Red-State Residents on Reddit Debate Moving: Parents Cite Schools, Politics and Climate

Reddit users living in conservative states are debating whether to move to liberal states, citing concerns about school environments, state politics, and climate risks. Parents highlight inclusive curricula and safer community spaces as key reasons to consider relocating. Others warn that moving may not solve national-level problems and stress weighing personal, financial, and community factors.

07:38 PM, 12/01/2025Politics
Red-State Residents on Reddit Debate Moving: Parents Cite Schools, Politics and Climate

A widely read Reddit thread gathered residents of conservative U.S. states debating whether to relocate to more liberal states — and why. Contributors describe decisions shaped by children's daily experiences, local school curricula, state-level political shifts, and longer-term climate risks.

u/cordial_carbonara: "My kids are happier and thrilled at the littlest things — visible pride flags that haven't been defaced, learning about Native American history in school, and community-sponsored art classes. If you have the means, get the fuck out while you still can — if for no other reason than you're going to be a climate refugee if not a political one eventually."

u/jawnquixote: "And if anyone I know is sent to an El Salvador gulag, our senators will be cheering it on. It's horrifying how MAGA has not only poisoned national politics but state politics, too. People need to wake up."

u/WoodwindsRock: "If things escalate, I do want to be in a blue state, but it's going to suck no matter what if that happens."

Other participants in the conversation included u/noodledrunk, u/Fast-Penta, u/Consistent_Hat8285, u/Useful_Fee_2875, u/WallabyMinimum1921, u/Tossawaysfbay, u/the_urban_juror, u/Diligent_Mulberry47, u/Nouseriously, u/NoLavishness1563, u/Mammoth-Can9147, u/500ravens, u/ohappyday82, u/IndianRiverMystic, u/____trash, u/radroamingromanian, u/Illuminihilation and u/Anomandiir.

What people are saying

Across the thread, a few clear themes recur:

  • Children and schools: Parents emphasize school culture — inclusive symbols, accurate history lessons, and robust community programs — as daily quality-of-life factors.
  • Politics at the state level: Many commenters worry that national polarization has moved into state legislatures and local institutions, shaping policy and social norms close to home.
  • Fear of escalation: Some express anxiety over government overreach or the prospect of politically motivated punishments, which they feel could be enabled by state officials.
  • Climate and long-term displacement: Several users argue that climate-driven migration will force relocation for many — making politics only one part of the calculus.

Views diverge on whether moving is a practical solution. Some urge anyone with the resources to leave now for safer, more inclusive communities; others caution that moving doesn't erase national-level problems and that staying and organizing locally also matters.

This Reddit thread reflects how family life, local institutions, and existential threats such as climate change are influencing personal decisions about where to live. Whether relocation is the right choice depends on personal circumstances, financial means, and how much weight readers give to community ties versus the desire for a different political and cultural environment.

Similar Articles

Trending