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    Part 2: Negative Impacts to Our Community

    The political discourse in this country is negatively impacting our community, particularly LGBTQ young adults.

    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

    Though Still High—General Support for The LGBTQ Community has Declined Since Last Year
    Arrow indicates 95% stat sig yoy

    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

    Anti-LGBTQ bills and legislation at the state level will lead to increased discrimination and violence against the LGBTQ community
    Arrow indicates 95% stat sig yoy

    Hate Crimes Against LGBTQ People Are Up Double-Digits, Per the FBI

    Hate Crimes Against LGBTQ People Are Up Double-Digits, Per the FBI
    Source: FBI

    The ACLU is Tracking 522 Anti- LGBTQ Bills in the U.S. Since Jan. 01, 2024

    The ACLU is Tracking 522 Anti- LGBTQ Bills in the U.S. Since Jan. 01, 2024
    As of June 14, 2024, Source: ACLU

    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

    % 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 Negative Impacts to My Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing
    Source: GLAAD 2024 LGBTQ voter pulse poll. Always, Frequently, or Occasionally

    The Current State of Political Discourse is Causing Online and Real World Harassment

    Online harassment or bullying

    The Current State of Political Discourse is Causing Fear for My or My Family’s Personal Safety
    Source: GLAAD 2024 LGBTQ voter pulse poll. Always, Frequently, or Occasionally

    Real world harassment or bullying

    The Current State of Political Discourse is Causing Fear for My or My Family’s Personal Safety
    Source: GLAAD 2024 LGBTQ voter pulse poll. Always, Frequently, or Occasionally

    The Current State of Political Discourse is Causing Fear for My or My Family’s Personal Safety

    The Current State of Political Discourse is Causing Fear for My or My Family’s Personal Safety
    Source: GLAAD 2024 LGBTQ voter pulse poll. Always, Frequently, or Occasionally

    News Coverage and Political Debates Around Our Community is Impacting Non-LGBTQ American’s Readiness to Voice Support for Us

    Non-LGBTQ Americans are
    1.3X MORE MOTIVATED TO OPENLY SUPPORT USvs more fearful of supporting us

    % non-LGBTQ Americans more motivated vs more fearful

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