States passing legislation ranging from far right to far left are reflective of an inherently deep, national political divide that Congress wouldn't be able to resolve on the federal level even if it were able to sign off on policy measures.
The efforts of states across the country to pass regulatory privacy laws is an important step forward in putting pressure on the federal government to pass meaningful privacy protection measures.
Given the gridlock in Washington, the most effective way for the US to enact productive environmental legislation to combat climate change is by embracing local initiatives and state-level programs.
