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The Most Liberal State in the US ========== Massachusetts is considered the most liberal state in the US, with 35% of its population identifying as liberal and only 21% as conservative. The state has liberal policies on abortion rights and strict gun control laws. It is known for its robust social safety net, including universal healthcare coverage. Both US Senators from Massachusetts are Democrats. Companies like Amazon, Nike, and Google are known for their liberalism. Amazon supports LGBTQ+ rights and has made significant investments in the US. Nike has consistently given a majority of its political donations to Republicans. Google has been perceived as a liberal-leaning company based on its employees' political contributions. The methodology for ranking the most liberal states is based on liberal-to-conservative ratios. Massachusetts tops the list with a ratio of 1.60. For more details on the most liberal states in the US, refer to the full report. #Liberalism #Massachusetts #UsPolitics #Companies #Amazon #Nike #Google https://finance.yahoo.com/news/most-liberal-state-us-162333024.html