The article highlights the alarming rise in anti-LGBTQ+ laws across the U.S., with over 1,000 proposed and 126 passed recently. As of the 2025 legislative session, 390 additional discriminatory laws have already been introduced. Although federal protections through U.S. Supreme Court rulings remain for now, many states lack adequate 'shield laws' to protect access to gender-affirming care and abortion. The Movement Advancement Project identified the 15 worst states for LGBTQ+ people based on their discrimination in marriage, family rights, health care, and education policies, emphasizing states like Alabama, which provides minimal protections for LGBTQ+ rights.
Over 1,000 anti-LGBTQ+ laws have been proposed across every state legislature in the U.S. over the past two years, leading to significant concern for LGBTQ+ rights.
While marriage equality and anti-discrimination protections are federally guaranteed, only 15 states have laws protecting access to gender-affirming care and abortion.
Based on laws surrounding marriage, family rights, health care, education, and youth, the Movement Advancement Project identifies the 15 worst states for LGBTQ+ individuals.
Alabama's state code incorrectly defines sex exclusively as male or female and severely limits transgender individuals' access to public facilities that align with their identities.
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