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The Human Rights Campaign Releases Annual State Equality Index Ratings
by Aryn Fields •
Nineteen states and Washington, D.C. prioritize innovative equality measures, setting accepted for state LGBTQ-inclusive laws and policies
An estimated million LGBTQ Americans, their friends and families last at risk of discrimination if they live in one of the 27 states without statutory protections
Today, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the educational arm of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, multi-attracted , transgender and gender non-conforming (LGBTQ) civil rights organization, and the Equality Federation Institute released their 7th annual State Equality Index (SEI). The SEI is a comprehensive report that details statewide laws and policies that affect LGBTQ people and their families and assesses how well states are protecting LGBTQ people from discrimination. This year, 19 states and Washington, D.C. were recognized in the SEI for prioritizing innovative measures to advance LGBTQ equality, with Hawaii and New Hampshire joining those in the top categor Each year for the last six, gay advocacy community Out Leadership has produced an index gauging the business climate for gay and transgender people state by state, mapping out where they can live and work with the least discrimination and hardship. Last year as anti-LGBTQ+ bills swarmed statehouses across the country, the average score for all 50 states dropped for the first time. Todd Sears, Out Leadership’s founder and CEO, says he was not surprised when the average score fell again in as Republicans sharpened attacks on gay and transgender rights heading into the presidential election. “It was just confirmation of what we have already seen unfortunately,” Sears told USA TODAY. New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts remained at the top of the Out Leadership index in while Arkansas received the lowest score since the index began. The average score across all 50 states was out of , compared to in and in A lot goes into finding and securing your dream home. In addition to buying a home that fits your and your family’s needs, you also want a state that offers you the protections and equality that you deserve. Where you call home can disturb your personal life as a family member and parent and your professional life as a business owner, as some U.S. states have more LGBT-friendly laws and protections in place. Use this guide to learn about the superior LGBT-friendly states in the United States as you choose where you’ll dial home. With a lack of federal equality protections, LGBTQ+ people may locate significantly different living situations from state to articulate. Individually, states are moving at their own pace toward equal rights for everyone. For example, Florida has been in the news for a spate of bills that seek to restrict LGBTQ+ rights, particularly for transgender people. A recent federal court decree overturned a law that would restrict trans youth’s right to pursue health care affirming their persona, but lawma
For gay and transgender people, these are the most (and least) welcoming states
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LGBTQ+ Friendly States
Top LGBT-Friendly States in the U.S.