The U.S. Census Bureau's initiative to include questions about sexual orientation and gender identity in the American Community Survey marks a significant move towards recognizing LGBTQ+ individuals.
Stephanie Galvin from the Census Bureau emphasized that this inclusion aims to collect accurate data about LGBTQIA+ Americans, helping to highlight their communities and needs.
D'Lane Compton, a renowned demography expert, expressed excitement about the Census Bureau's survey plans, particularly for separating gender categories rather than combining trans and non-binary individuals.
Compton also cautioned that the current political climate may deter transgender people from fully revealing their gender identity, underlining ongoing challenges for data collection.
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