Report: Half the country without LGBT protections

[w8liftinglady]

http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/gay/lesbian/news/ARTICLE.php?AID=33193

Compiling data from LGBT organizations nationwide, the Movement Advancement Project (MAP) released a comprehensive report that illustrates that more than half the country is still without LGBT protections.
The Colorado-based think tank released its biennial "Momentum Report" Aug. 3.

According to the report, high-profile triumphs for LGBT communities in the past two years have had little impact on policies in 28 states, where protections for LGBT people are almost non-existent.

"You realize how far we have to go," said Ineke Mushovic, executive director of MAP.

The report compiles data from major LGBT organizations nationwide as well as first-hand research by MAP to create a comprehensive picture on progress in the U.S. on mainstream gay issues. Those issues include partnership recognition, adoption laws, employment protections, HIV/AIDS rates, anti-bullying policy, immigration rights, the ability to serve openly in the military, hate-crimes laws and the financial health of LGBT organizations, among other things.

The report chronicles significant victories for gay rights movements over the past few years.

[xchrom]

1. recommend

[William769]

2. K&R.