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In fact,the Chinese government is more radical than you thinkSince Xi came into power, economic growth is no longer the only goal. Industrial upgrading, environmental protection, and promotion of consumption have become the themes of China's economy.From the three aspects of public transportation, energy structure and industrial upgrading, I will show how the Chinese government systematically solves the problem of environmental pollution.1.Improve gas standardsChinese Government: China accelerates upgrade of emissions standards[1]Wall Street Journal: China to Raise Fuel Standards to Combat Pollution[2]Reuters: Beijing to adopt China's tightest fuel standards by Jan[3]Theicct: China's latest step forward on vehicle emissions regulation[4]China will adopt "National Six" fuel standards by 2020 [5]But doing so is less effective. In 2017, the number of car sales in China reached 25 million.Forbes:For the first nine months of 2017, total sales of trucks, buses, and passenger cars in China were up 4.5% to 20.2 million units, close to the 5% increase that most auto analysts are predicting for the full year. China is on track to be the world’s largest car market for the eighth consecutive year.[6]2.What is the best choice ? Electric carRadical policies by the Chinese government are making headaches for global automakers：Global automakers call on China to ease "impossible" electric car rulesChina will ban the sale of fossil fuel vehicles[7]Keen to combat air pollution, China is planning to set goals for electric and plug-in hybrid cars to make up at least a fifth of Chinese auto sales by 2025, with a staggered system of quotas beginning in 2018[8]3.Electric bus and Electric taxiBeijing's electric buses to number 10,000 by 2020[9]Cleantechnica:China 100% Electric Bus Sales Grew To ~115,700 In 2016[10]China Electric Bus Sales Still Exploding[11]All new taxis must be electric cars.Beijing Converting 70,000 Taxis to Electric Vehicles[12]All Shenzhen Buses and Taxis to Be Electric in Five Years[13]4.Fully station-less bicycle-sharing system.MOBIKE[14] , invested by Tencent. It is the world's largest bicycle operator.OFO [15] , invested byAlibaba. It is the world's second largest bicycle operator.5. China Metro[16]China to invest more than $148 billion in metros by 2020: state media . [17]China to let more cities build metro systems - Economic Information Daily[18]6.China's high-speed rail [19] is currently 20,000 km，which takes 65% of the world's high-speed rail tracks. The newly built mileage currently account for 22,000 km. If other countries do not plan to build high-speed rail,China's high-speed rail mileage in 2030 to reach 45,000 km,which takes 81% of the world's high-speed rail tracks.The Chinese government is changing the structure of China's energy consumption. I am very fortunate that the Chinese government leaders are all smart people and have formulated a real long-term energy strategy.7.China has the largest installed capacity of solar power.[20]The Chinese government is actively promoting clean energy[21] .China just built a solar power array that looks like a panda[22]Similarly, China Is Dominating the Solar Industry .China has been the world's largest manufacturer of solar panels8. China on world's 'biggest push' for wind power .[23]The Chinese government is actively promoting clean energy. China's wind power installed capacity of the world 34.1%.Beyond the United States and Europe and the United States.9. Thorium reactor: China takes lead in race for clean nuclear power[24]MIT TR :China is rapidly becoming a test bed for innovative nuclear power technologies that have stalled in the United States and Europe .[25]Wired: A Chinese thorium-based nuclear power supply is seen by many nuclear advocates.[26]10. Future energy: Nuclear fusion energyChina's Nuclear Fusion Machine Just Smashed Germany's Hydrogen Plasma Record[27]China one step closer to harnessing clean, limitless energy from nuclear fusion .[28]11. Is this enough?No, air pollution is not just from the car,but also from factories.South China Morning Post：12,000 officials disciplined and 18,000 companies punished in China’s sweeping crackdown against pollution[29]NPR: China Shuts Down Tens Of Thousands Of Factories In Unprecedented Pollution Crackdown[30]Futurism: China has begun to severely crack down on factories that have been flouting their emissions regulations. The country has shut down 40 percent of its factories to battle the immense pollution levels in the nation.[31]In fact, doing so has already affected the economy .FT: China’s environmental clean-up to have big impact on industry[32]*12. In addition, there are water pollution needs to be solved in ChinaReuters: China launches 8,000 water clean-up projects worth $100 billion in first half of 2017[33]ScientificAmerican: China Vows to Clean up 60 Percent of Cities by 2020[34]Marketwatch: Inside China’s grand plan to fight water pollution[35]*13. There are solid pollution in ChinaSCMP: Hong Kong becomes a dumping ground for US e-waste[36]In fact, Hong Kong is only a transit point and these e-waste will be forwarded to mainland China.Reuters: China says it won't take any more foreign garbage[37]SCMP: Beijing plans to stop importing garbage by the end of the year in effort to tackle pollution problems, modernise industry[38]CNN: China to U.S.: Please stop sending us your junk[39]In spite of the Chinese government is very efficient, I estimate that air pollution will be significantly improved should be after 2030.Footnotes[1] China accelerates upgrade of emissions standards[2] China to Raise Fuel Standards to Combat Pollution[3] Beijing to adopt China's tightest fuel standards by Jan : Xinhua[4] China's latest step forward on vehicle emissions regulation[5] China will adopt "National Six" fuel standards by 2020 - industry association[6] 2017 Is Shaping Up To Be Another Banner Year For Vehicle Sales In China[7] China, in EV push, plans ban on fossil-fuel vehicles[8] Global automakers call on China to ease "impossible" electric car rules[9] Beijing's electric buses to number 10,000 by 2020[10] China 100% Electric Bus Sales Grew To ~115,700 In 2016[11] China Electric Bus Sales Still Exploding[12] Beijing Converting 70,000 Taxis to Electric Vehicles | Future of Everything[13] All Shenzhen Buses and Taxis to Be Electric in Five Years[14] Mobike - Wikipedia[15] Ofo (bike sharing) - Wikipedia[16] Chinese Metro Evolution[17] China to invest more than $148 billion in metros by 2020: state media[18] China to let more cities build metro systems - Economic Information Daily[19] High-speed rail in China - Wikipedia[20] Growth of photovoltaics - Wikipedia[21] China just built a solar power array that looks like a panda[22] List of photovoltaics companies - Wikipedia[23] Wind power by country - Wikipedia[24] China Takes Lead in Race for Clean Nuclear Power[25] China Could Have a Meltdown-Proof Nuclear Reactor Next Year[26] China Takes Lead in Race for Clean Nuclear Power[27] China's Nuclear Fusion Machine Just Smashed Germany's Hydrogen Plasma Record[28] China one step closer to harnessing energy from nuclear fusion[29] 12,000 officials disciplined in China’s pollution crackdown[30] China Shuts Down Tens Of Thousands Of Factories In Unprecedented Pollution Crackdown[31] China Has Shut Down Up to 40% of Its Factories in an Unprecedented Stand Against Pollution[32] Subscribe to read[33] China launches 8,000 water clean-up projects worth $100 billion in first half of 2017[34] China Vows to Clean up 60 Percent of Cities by 2020[35] Inside China’s grand plan to fight water pollution[36] Hong Kong becomes a dumping ground for US e-waste, research finds[37] China says it won't take any more foreign garbage[38] China plastic demand to rise as foreign waste ban curbs recycling[39] China to U.S.: Please stop sending us your junk

Since Xi came into power, economic growth is no longer the only goal. Industrial upgrading, environmental protection, and promotion of consumption have become the themes of China's economy.In fact,the Chinese government is more radical than you thinkFrom the three aspects of public transportation, energy structure and industrial upgrading, I will show how the Chinese government systematically solves the problem of environmental pollution.1.Improve gas standardsChinese Government: China accelerates upgrade of emissions standards[1]Wall Street Journal: China to Raise Fuel Standards to Combat Pollution[2]Reuters: Beijing to adopt China's tightest fuel standards by Jan[3]Reuters: China will adopt "National Six" fuel standards by 2020[4]Theicct: China's latest step forward on vehicle emissions regulation[5]But doing so is less effective. In 2017, the number of car sales in China reached 25 million.Forbes:For the first nine months of 2017, total sales of trucks, buses, and passenger cars in China were up 4.5% to 20.2 million units, close to the 5% increase that most auto analysts are predicting for the full year. China is on track to be the world’s largest car market for the eighth consecutive year.[6]2.What is the best choice ? Electric carRadical policies by the Chinese government are making headaches for global automakers：Global automakers call on China to ease "impossible" electric car rulesChina will ban the sale of fossil fuel vehicles[7]Keen to combat air pollution, China is planning to set goals for electric and plug-in hybrid cars to make up at least a fifth of Chinese auto sales by 2025, with a staggered system of quotas beginning in 2018[8]3.Electric bus and Electric taxiBeijing's electric buses to number 10,000 by 2020[9]Cleantechnica:China 100% Electric Bus Sales Grew To ~115,700 In 2016[10]China Electric Bus Sales Still Exploding[11]All new taxis must be electric cars.Beijing Converting 70,000 Taxis to Electric Vehicles[12]All Shenzhen Buses and Taxis to Be Electric in Five Years[13]4.Fully station-less bicycle-sharing system.MOBIKE [14] , invested by Tencent. It is the world's largest bicycle operator.OFO [15] , invested byAlibaba. It is the world's second largest bicycle operator.5. China Metro[16]China to invest more than $148 billion in metros by 2020: state media . [17]China to let more cities build metro systems - Economic Information Daily[18]6.China's high-speed rail [19] is currently 20,000 km，which takes 65% of the world's high-speed rail tracks. The newly built PDLs currently account for 22,000 km. If other countries do not plan to build high-speed rail,China's high-speed rail mileage in 2030 to reach 45,000 km,which takes 81% of the world's high-speed rail tracks.7.The Chinese government is changing the structure of China's energy consumption. I am very fortunate that the Chinese government leaders are all smart people and have formulated a real long-term energy strategy.China has the largest installed capacity of solar power.[20] The Chinese government is actively promoting clean energ.[21]China just built a solar power array that looks like a panda[22]Similarly, China Is Dominating the Solar Industry . China has been the world's largest manufacturer of solar panels8. China on world's 'biggest push' for wind power .[23] The Chinese government is actively promoting clean energy. China's wind power installed capacity of the world 34.1%.Beyond the United States and Europe and the United States.9. Thorium reactor: China takes lead in race for clean nuclear power[24]MIT TR :China is rapidly becoming a test bed for innovative nuclear power technologies that have stalled in the United States and Europe .[25]Wired: A Chinese thorium-based nuclear power supply is seen by many nuclear advocates.[26]10. Future energy: Nuclear fusion energyChina's Nuclear Fusion Machine Just Smashed Germany's Hydrogen Plasma Record[27]China one step closer to harnessing clean, limitless energy from nuclear fusion.[28]11. Is this enough?No, air pollution is not just from the car,but also from factories.South China Morning Post：12,000 officials disciplined and 18,000 companies punished in China’s sweeping crackdown against pollution[29]NPR: China Shuts Down Tens Of Thousands Of Factories In Unprecedented Pollution Crackdown[30]Futurism: China has begun to severely crack down on factories that have been flouting their emissions regulations. The country has shut down 40 percent of its factories to battle the immense pollution levels in the nation.[31]In fact, doing so has already affected the economy .FT: China’s environmental clean-up to have big impact on industry*12. In addition, there are water pollution needs to be solved in ChinaReuters: China launches 8,000 water clean-up projects worth $100 billion in first half of 2017[32]ScientificAmerican: China Vows to Clean up 60 Percent of Cities by 2020[33]Marketwatch: Inside China’s grand plan to fight water pollution[34]*13. There are solid pollution in ChinaSCMP: Hong Kong becomes a dumping ground for US e-waste[35]In fact, Hong Kong is only a transit point and these e-waste will be forwarded to mainland China.Reuters: China says it won't take any more foreign garbage[36]SCMP: Beijing plans to stop importing garbage by the end of the year in effort to tackle pollution problems, modernise industry[37]CNN: China to U.S.: Please stop sending us your junk[38]Footnotes[1] China accelerates upgrade of emissions standards[2] China to Raise Fuel Standards to Combat Pollution[3] Beijing to adopt China's tightest fuel standards by Jan : Xinhua[4] China will adopt "National Six" fuel standards by 2020 - industry association[5] China's latest step forward on vehicle emissions regulation[6] 2017 Is Shaping Up To Be Another Banner Year For Vehicle Sales In China[7] China, in EV push, plans ban on fossil-fuel vehicles[8] Global automakers call on China to ease "impossible" electric car rules[9] Beijing's electric buses to number 10,000 by 2020[10] China 100% Electric Bus Sales Grew To ~115,700 In 2016[11] China Electric Bus Sales Still Exploding[12] Beijing Converting 70,000 Taxis to Electric Vehicles | Future of Everything[13] All Shenzhen Buses and Taxis to Be Electric in Five Years[14] Mobike - Wikipedia[15] Ofo (bike sharing) - Wikipedia[16] Chinese Metro Evolution[17] China to invest more than $148 billion in metros by 2020: state media[18] China to let more cities build metro systems - Economic Information Daily[19] High-speed rail in China - Wikipedia[20] Growth of photovoltaics - Wikipedia[21] China just built a solar power array that looks like a panda[22] List of photovoltaics companies - Wikipedia[23] Wind power by country - Wikipedia[24] China Takes Lead in Race for Clean Nuclear Power[25] China Could Have a Meltdown-Proof Nuclear Reactor Next Year[26] China Takes Lead in Race for Clean Nuclear Power[27] China's Nuclear Fusion Machine Just Smashed Germany's Hydrogen Plasma Record[28] China one step closer to harnessing energy from nuclear fusion[29] 12,000 officials disciplined in China’s pollution crackdown[30] China Shuts Down Tens Of Thousands Of Factories In Unprecedented Pollution Crackdown[31] China Has Shut Down Up to 40% of Its Factories in an Unprecedented Stand Against Pollution[32] China launches 8,000 water clean-up projects worth $100 billion in first half of 2017[33] China Vows to Clean up 60 Percent of Cities by 2020[34] https://www.marketwatch.com/story/inside-chinas-grand-plan-for-water-pollution-2015-05-04[35] Hong Kong becomes a dumping ground for US e-waste, research finds[36] China says it won't take any more foreign garbage[37] China plastic demand to rise as foreign waste ban curbs recycling[38] China to U.S.: Please stop sending us your junk

Factors we consideredYou can learn more about our ranking factors in the section below. If you want to get straight to our list, click here.Laws vary from state to state, and although you may enjoy living in a particular location, we wanted to ensure your rights are protected as well.With this in mind, we gave precedence to safety and equality considerations over community-related factors in our rankings.Hate crime lawsHate crime laws are used to investigate and prosecute crimes motivated by various types of bias. Unfortunately, the defined biases vary from state to state.While some states’ definitions include sexual orientation and gender identity, others do not.Anti-discrimination lawsAs with hate crime laws, anti-discrimination laws protect vulnerable communities from unjust treatment that’s motivated by bias. These laws protect against discrimination in five key categories:EmploymentHousingPublic accommodationsCreditPublic employment (state employees require a separate set of protections since the Employment category only covers employees of privately owned companies)Some states’ laws protect you from discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in each of those five areas while other states’ anti-discrimination laws cover only a few or none at all.Adoption lawsAlthough LGBTQ+ individuals can adopt in most states, some states’ statutes vary as to whether or not same-sex couples can adopt jointly.A few states don’t even address LGBTQ+ families in their statues, making the process more difficult for their LGBTQ+ residents.Conversion therapy laws for minorsSome states have laws that prohibit licensed mental health practitioners from subjecting LGBTQ+ minors to conversion therapy, a harmful practice that attempts to change a minor’s sexual orientation or gender identity.The vast majority of states have no such law in place, but many individual cities within those states have local conversion therapy bans.LGBTQ+ population densityThe population density of the LGBTQ+ community differs from state to state. A high LGBTQ+ population density can be a good indicator of an area’s resources, social climate, and sense of community.Other supplemental considerationsAlthough we placed the most weight on the factors listed above, other factors played a role as we considered our rankings as well:Overall equality by state (meaning positive laws and policies exist that drive equality for members of the LGBTQ+ community)Number of businesses that made the Human Rights Campaign’s “Best Places to Work in 2018” listNumber of same-sex couplesNumber of pride centers in each stateExpert Reviews & Helpful Resources for Moving, Storage, & More’s 5 best states to move to start an LGBTQ+ Family#1: CaliforniaPhoto by Joseph Barrientos on UnsplashCalifornia checks all our boxes for raising an LGBTQ+ family. Hate crime laws cover both sexual orientation and gender identity, and anti-discrimination laws protect LGBTQ+ individuals in every category except for credit. Conversion therapy on minors is also banned within the state.Adoption laws allow same-sex couples to adopt, meaning it’s a great area to move if you’re planning to adopt another member into your family someday.The LGBTQ+ population density is quite high in California, too, coming in at 4.9% of the population, with almost 1.5 million LGBT-identifying peopleAdditional factors to consider21 pride centers are located in California.81 businesses in the state made the Human Rights Campaign’s “Best Places to Work in 2018” list.98,153 same-sex couples reside there, with 16% of them raising children.There are 7.8 same-sex couples per 1,000 households.Median home sale price$478,200Best cities for LGBTQ+ families in CaliforniaLong BeachLos AngelesSacramentoSan FranciscoSan JoseSan Diego#2: IllinoisPhoto by Sawyer Bengtson on UnsplashAnti-discrimination laws in the Land of Lincoln protect LGBTQ+ individuals in all five major categories (employment, housing, public accommodations, credit, and state employment). Hate crime laws are also comprehensive and cover both sexual orientation and gender identity, helping you feel safe in your decision to move there.Conversion therapy for minors is banned within the state, as well.Illinois’s adoption laws cater to same-sex couples petitioning for joint adoption, making adoption easier in Illinois than in other states.If community is high on your priority list, Illinois is a good option. It has the second-highest number of LGBT-identifying residents, with 385,142 individuals making up its LGBTQ+ community.Additional factors to consider5 pride centers are located in Illinois.48 businesses made the Human Rights Campaign’s “Best Places to Work in 2018” list.23,049 same-sex couples live in Illinois, with 16.6% of them raising children.There are 4.77 same-sex couples per 1,000 households.Median home sale price$201,500Best cities for LGBTQ+ families in IllinoisChicagoAuroraJoliet#3: HawaiiPhoto by Christian Joudrey on UnsplashLiving near clear blue water and white sandy beaches is certainly reason enough to want to move your family to Hawaii, but a host of equality-focused state laws and policies make it a great choice too.Hawaii’s hate crime laws cover both sexual orientation and gender identity, and its anti-discrimination laws address four of the five categories. (Credit-related issues aren’t covered.)Adoption laws in Hawaii are also favorable for LGBTQ+ families since same-sex couples can petition for joint adoption.Hawaii’s LGBTQ+ population density is also one of the highest on our list at 3.8% of the state’s population. This means there are currently 42,581 LGBT-identifying individuals throughout the islands.Additional factors to considerThere are many positive laws and policies in place that help drive equality for LGBT people in Hawaii.1 pride center is located in Hawaii.3,239 same-sex couples live in Hawaii, and 15.8% of them are raising children.There are 5.95 same-sex couples per 1,000 households.Median home listing price$599,950Best counties for LGBTQ+ families in HawaiiHawaiiMauiHonolulu#4: ConnecticutPhoto by Sam Burriss on UnsplashIf New England is calling your name, Connecticut is a great option to lay down your roots.Although it has the lowest LGBTQ+ population density in our top five at 3.5% (98,811 individuals), it scores high marks for safety and equality-related policies.Connecticut’s anti-discrimination laws cover all five major categories, and its hate crime laws address sexual orientation and gender identity. You should feel safe in your new home, and Connecticut’s policies lend themselves to protecting your rights and your family.If you’re looking to adopt in the state of Connecticut, the state has some work to do. Connecticut allows joint parent adoptions for same-sex couples. LGBTQ+ singles, however, may face certain restrictions as the state is not required to place a child with a gay, lesbian, or bisexual individual.Additional factors to considerConversion therapy is banned for minors.1 pride center is located in Connecticut.13 businesses made the Human Rights Campaign’s “Best Places to Work in 2018” list.7,852 same-sex couples live in Connecticut, and 17% of them are raising children.There are 5.72 same-sex couples per 1,000 households.Median home sale price$251,300Best cities for LGBTQ+ families in ConnecticutStamfordNew HavenHartfordNew Britain#5: MarylandPhoto by Bob Burkhard on UnsplashMaryland rounds out our best five states to move to start an LGBTQ+ family. Like the other states at the top of our list, it has a large LGBTQ+ population and positive policies for all our main ranking factors.Both hate crime and anti-discrimination laws address all of the important considerations we looked for. Hate crime laws cover gender identity and sexual orientation, and anti-discrimination laws protect LGBTQ+ individuals in all five key categories (employment, housing, public accommodations, credit, and public employment).State law also bans conversion therapy for minors.Maryland scored well on its LGBTQ+ family-related laws and policies, as same-sex couples can petition for joint adoption within the state.Additional factors to considerThere is an LGBTQ+ population density of 3.9%, with 182,041 LGBT-identifying individuals.2 pride centers are located in Maryland.9 businesses made the Human Rights Campaign’s “Best Places to Work in 2018” list.12,538 same-sex couples live in Maryland, and 20.3% of them are raising children.There are 5.81 same-sex couples per 1,000 households.Median home sale price$270,100Best cities for LGBTQ+ families in MarylandBaltimoreFrederickRockvilleCollege ParkHonorable mention: Best cities in the US to move to raise an LGBTQ+ familyAlthough our study focused mostly on what makes each state fit for LGBTQ+ families, a couple of cities stood out too.Washington, D.C.If individual cities qualified for our rankings, our nation’s capital would be number one. It ranks high for equality based on its inclusion of LGBTQ+ rights in local laws and policies, and it has one of the highest LGBTQ+ population densities in the country at 8.6%.New York City, New YorkThe Big Apple is another great choice for LGBTQ+ families, especially if you’re concerned about your work environment. New York has 114 businesses that made the Human Rights Campaign’s “Best Places to Work in 2018” list—that’s over 30 businesses more than in the entirety of California, our number-one state.Expert Reviews & Helpful Resources for Moving, Storage, & More’s 5 worst states to move to start an LGBTQ+ FamilyAlthough the following states scored low on our overall ranking factors, you don’t have to rule them out entirely. Cost of living and other considerations may make them more appealing to you.If your heart is still set on moving to one of these states, each still has a few cities that are good landing spots for LGBTQ+ families.#1: West VirginiaUnlike our top five states, many of West Virginia’s laws and policies do not specifically define protections for LGBTQ+ individuals.Anti-discrimination and hate crime laws make no mention of protections for acts motivated by LGBT-related biases. There is also no law within the state banning conversion therapy for minors.Despite its current lack of equality-focused laws and policies, West Virginia does allow same-sex couples to adopt.Median home sale price$171,400Best cities for LGBTQ+ families in West VirginiaCharlestonHuntington#2: VirginiaVirginia isn’t much different from its western counterpart mentioned above. Neither hate crime laws nor anti-discrimination laws list specific protections for members of the LGBTQ+ community, with the exception of anti-discrimination protections for public employees. Conversion therapy for minors also isn’t banned by law in Virginia.Same-sex couples in the state can petition for joint adoption.Median home sale price$269,400Best places for LGBTQ+ families in VirginiaAlexandriaArlington County#3: WisconsinAmerica’s Dairyland doesn’t fare quite as poorly as the first two states in our bottom five.Although hate crimes in the state don’t cover gender identity, they do cover crimes related to sexual orientation–related biases. Anti-discrimination laws also cover sexual orientation, but only in the categories of employment, public accommodation, and public employment—gender identity, however, isn’t protected in any of the five key categories.Adoption is still difficult in Wisconsin. LGBT singles may petition for adoption within the state, but same-sex couples could face legal restrictions for second-parent adoptions. Keep this in mind if a future adoption is part of your moving decision.Median home sale price$177,700Best cities for LGBTQ+ families in WisconsinMadisonMilwaukeeAppleton#4: South DakotaMoving your family close to Mount Rushmore may make for some historical scenery, but South Dakota scores low in all our ranking factors.The tally of South Dakota’s overall equality policy is negative, meaning its laws don’t do much to protect the LGBTQ+ population, and some even drive equality down.Hate crime and anti-discrimination laws both lack protections for LGBTQ+ citizens, and South Dakota currently has no law banning conversion therapy for minors.As with Wisconsin, adoption in South Dakota is possible for LGBT singles, but same-sex couples may have trouble if they’re hoping to petition for a second-parent adoption through a private agency (depending on the agency, of course).Median home listing price$229,900Best city for LGBTQ+ familiesBrookings#5: North DakotaNorth Dakota isn’t much different from its southern neighbor from an equality perspective. Although you’ll experience wide-open spaces and a sparsely populated state (North Dakota is the third-least populated in the country), LGBTQ+ residents won’t experience the same protections as they would in other parts of the country.Crimes motivated by LGBT-related biases aren’t covered under North Dakota’s hate crime laws, and its anti-discrimination laws don’t address sexual orientation or gender identity in any of the five key categories.You’ll find a similar situation for adoption as you would in North Dakota, as well. While LGBT singles can petition for adoption, same-sex couples might experience legal restrictions for a second-parent adoption.Median home listing price$234,900Best cities for LGBTQ+ familiesFargoThe best states to move to start an LGBTQ+ family, ranked 1–50CaliforniaIllinoisHawaiiConnecticutMarylandNevadaNew MexicoNew JerseyVermontOregonDelawareNew HampshireColoradoRhode IslandMassachusettsFloridaArizonaMinnesotaMissouriMaineLouisianaKentuckyIowaKansasWashingtonNew YorkGeorgiaNebraskaAlabamaAlaskaArkansasIdahoIndianaMichiganTexasNorth CarolinaMississippiTennesseeMontanaOhioPennsylvaniaOklahomaWyomingUtahSouth CarolinaNorth DakotaSouth DakotaWisconsinVirginiaWest Virginia