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Massachusetts (United States)

A northeastern US state, Massachusetts is a progressive stronghold and a hub of education and science, with prestigious universities, a strong liberal tradition, and politics focused on social rights and innovation.

Predominant spectrum
Anarchist
Linked ideology
Egoist Anarchism
Closest personality
Gavin Newsom
Flag: Massachusetts (United States)

Political axes

Profile across the 12 axes

  • Structure

    Leaning · Federal
    Federal66%
    Unitary34%
  • Representation

    Strong · Democracy
    Democracy84%
    Autocracy16%
  • Power

    Leaning · Liberty
    Security34%
    Liberty66%
  • Immigration

    Strong · Multiculturalism
    Assimilation25%
    Multiculturalism75%
  • Diplomacy

    Leaning · Pacifist
    Militarist30%
    Pacifist70%
  • Intervention

    Leaning · Non-interventionist
    Non-interventionist59%
    Nationalist41%
  • Economy

    Leaning · Public
    Public59%
    Private41%
  • Control

    Leaning · Planning
    Planning59%
    Free market41%
  • Trade

    Leaning · Globalism
    Protectionism38%
    Globalism63%
  • Religion

    Leaning · Irreligious
    Irreligious71%
    Religious29%
  • Morality

    Strong · Progressive
    Progressive84%
    Traditionalist16%
  • Technology

    Leaning · Technology
    Technology61%
    Biology39%

What sets Massachusetts (United States) apart

Most unusual position

Morality

Leans further toward progressive than 99% of the 185 countries and regimes in the catalog.

Country median 34Massachusetts (United States) 84

Of all the axes, Morality is where it stands furthest from the rest.

Most common position

Control

On Control, it sits practically at the catalog median.

Country median 58Massachusetts (United States) 59

Here it shares common ground with most countries.