Thank You Illinois

I moved to Illinois from Indiana due to the housing shortage and my desire to move to a blue state. I can now go to the grocery store without angry white men spewing their hate in my direction because of being a woman alone with a cart full of tofu and veggies.

I no longer see angry white men stalking POC on the highway with flags of hate flying on their trucks. These men aggressively drive near POC, flipping them off, cutting in front of them.

My gay daughter and I sleep better at night knowing that our governor is fighting for my daughter's right to exist. That he is fighting for the rights of our neighbors and friends of color, and our immigrant friends.

The anger and hate vibes are just not here like they are in Indiana. I have no plans to go back. Thank you, Illinois.