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400+ Anti-LGBTQ Bills: Why Pride Month Still Matters

400+ Anti-LGBTQ Bills: Why Pride Month Still Matters

Many people ask: “Why do we still need Pride Month?”

After all, same-sex marriage is legal. LGBTQ people are visible in media, business, and politics. Haven’t we won?

The answer is no.

As Pride Month begins, LGBTQ Americans—especially transgender youth—are facing the most significant legal and political backlash in decades. While marriage equality remains intact nationwide, the fight has shifted from expanding rights to defending them.

More than 400 anti-LGBTQ bills have been introduced across dozens of states, while over 100 anti-trans…

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