Part 2: Negative Impacts to Our Community
The political discourse in this country is negatively impacting our community, particularly LGBTQ young adults.
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Accelerating Acceptance 2024
Though Still High—General Support for the LGBTQ Community has Declined Since Last Year
% non-LGBTQ strongly/somewhat agree
I support equal rights for the LGBTQ community
Fewer Non-LGBTQ Americans Believe Anti-LGBTQ Bills will Lead to Discrimination Against the LGBTQ Community
% non-LGBTQ strongly/somewhat agree
Anti-LGBTQ bills and legislation at the state level will lead to increased discrimination and violence against the LGBTQ community
Hate Crimes Against LGBTQ People Are Up Double-Digits, Per the FBI
The ACLU is Tracking 522 Anti- LGBTQ Bills in the U.S. Since Jan. 01, 2024
The Impact of Anti-LGBTQ Legislation is Felt more by LGBTQ Adults, and LGBTQ Gen Z Adults
% agree: Anti-LGBTQ bills and legislation at the state level will lead to increased discrimination and violence against the LGBTQ community
The Current State of Political Discourse is Causing Negative Impacts to My Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing
The Current State of Political Discourse is Causing Online and Real World Harassment
Online harassment or bullying
Real world harassment or bullying
The Current State of Political Discourse is Causing Fear for My or My Family’s Personal Safety
News Coverage and Political Debates Around Our Community is Impacting Non-LGBTQ American’s Readiness to Voice Support for Us
Non-LGBTQ Americans are
vs more fearful of supporting us
% non-LGBTQ Americans more motivated vs more fearful
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