Gold domes, historic statues, and nods to state flags: Photos show what the capitol looks like in every state
This story raises questions about governance, accountability, and American values.
The photo spread treats state capitols as charming backdrops, as if they are just another travel feature. That framing is pleasant, but it flattens what these buildings represent: not aesthetics, but authority. Capitols are where laws are written, budgets are set, and citizens are supposed to be heard.
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Every state has a capitol that houses its state legislature. Many are domed buildings similar to the US Capitol, but others are more unique.
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The photo spread treats state capitols as charming backdrops, as if they are just another travel feature. That framing is pleasant, but it flattens what these buildings represent: not aesthetics, but authority.
Capitols are where laws are written, budgets are set, and citizens are supposed to be heard. When coverage lingers on domes and statues while skipping the messy questions, it misses why people feel alienated from government. The issue is not whether a rotunda is “iconic.” It is whether the institution inside it is earning legitimacy.
Conservatives care about public trust, rule of law, and federalism for a reason. State government is closer to the people, but only if it stays transparent, restrained, and accountable. The real story behind those gold domes is self-government, not interior design.
Commentary written with AI assistance by the New Republican Times Editorial Board.