It was one for the books this year as a record number of anti-LGBTQ legislation was introduced in state legislatures across the U.S. targeting LGBTQ healthcare, inclusion in education, book bans, drag bans, and more. https://twitter.com/ABC/status/1740422886676922436 From ABC News:
The American Civil Liberties Union said it recorded at least 508 bills impacting the community in 2023, adding 84 of these bills were passed into law.
The rise in legislation coincided with an increase in threats of violence against the LGBTQ community, with federal security agencies sounding the alarm.
At least 14 laws impacting the LGBTQ community – including restrictions on drag performances, LGBTQ content in schools and gender-affirming care – are in the midst of court battles.
It’s worth noting, however, that several states (including California, Michigan, Minnesota, and New York) passed new protections for the LGBTQ community including civil rights amendments, bans on conversion therapy, and more. https://twitter.com/splcenter/status/1740462669881061641
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