Part 1: Americans Are With Us
We continue to see super majorities supporting our community, and believing we should be able to live our lives free from fear.
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Accelerating Acceptance 2024
The Vast Majority of Non-LGBTQ Adults Believe Schools Should be Safe and Accepting Places for All Youth, Unchanged Vs. 2023
% non-LGBTQ strongly/somewhat agree
And That LGBTQ People Should be Free from Fear and Discrimination
% non-LGBTQ strongly/somewhat agree
Non-LGBTQ People Express Strong Support for People Coming Out as LGBTQ in Their Personal Lives
% non-LGBTQ strongly/somewhat agree
If someone close to me (like a family member or close friend) told me they were…
Gen Z Reports Greater Discrimination Based on Their Gender Identity
% LGBTQ reporting discrimination related to sexual/romantic orientation and/or gender identity
Discrimination based on gender identity
Discrimination based on sexual orientation
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