The activist group Human Rights Campaign recently declared a “national emergency” for LGBTQ+ people after conservative lawmakers signed dozens of “anti-LGBTQ+ bills” across the country this year.
“This year alone” the signing of “more than 75 anti-LGBTQ+ bills” prompted a state of emergency, prompting millions of LGBTQ individuals to stay vigilant and vigilant against political persecution.
The HRC’s emergency announcement included strong language that the LGBTQ+ community was “endangered” because of these bills, and which of the 50 states had laws that hurt or protect the gay and trans communities. It also included a detailed table showing if it passed. .
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FILE – Drag artist Vidalia Ann Gentry speaks during a press conference organized by the Human Rights Campaign to draw attention to the Tennessee legislature’s anti-drug bill in Nashville, Tennessee, Tuesday, February 14, 2023. A federal judge has issued Tennessee’s first verdict. Domestic laws intended to place severe restrictions on drag shows are unconstitutional. In a 70-page ruling handed down late on Friday, June 2, 2023, U.S. District Judge Thomas Parker said the law was “unconstitutional, vague and substantially too broad” and “discriminatory.” He said that he encouraged “executive enforcement”. (Images and files for human rights campaign via John Amis/AP)
On Twitter on Tuesday, the HRC account declared a state of emergency and provided a link to a website containing more information on the matter. “For the first time ever, we are declaring a national emergency as LGBTQ+ Americans face extremist attempts to roll back our rights,” the group’s post read.
“It’s more important than ever to have the resources we need to stay safe wherever we are,” he added. An image of the tweet showed an open road in the western United States with the text “LGBTQ+ bans? Know before you go.”
The statement provided a link to HRC’s website tagged “Check the 50 States”, and curious viewers could see what it was like for LGBTQ people with or without signatures. It showed that you can see a detailed list of HRCs that indicate which states are the safest or most dangerous. There.
A detailed description of the state of emergency on the website reads, “For the first time, a state of emergency has been formally declared for LGBTQ+ people in the United States following an unprecedented and dangerous anti-LGBTQ+ legislative attack sweeping through state legislatures.” has been written. Year. “
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Drag entertainer Dee Dee speaks at a press conference organized by the Human Rights Campaign to draw attention to the Tennessee Legislature’s anti-drug bill on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (John Amis/AP Image for Human Rights Campaign)
“More than 75 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have been enacted this year alone, more than double last year’s worst year on record,” the site claims, adding that “our community is at risk.” But we won,” he added. Don’t stop fighting back – now and in the future. “
A table published under the document lists all 50 U.S. states and indicates with a ‘Y’ or ‘N’ whether they passed ‘good’ or ‘bad’ LGBTQ+ legislation.
Georgia, for example, received an ‘N’ for both its anti-discrimination law and its ban on conversion therapy, both of which the HRC labels as ‘good’ for the LGBTQ+ community. Although Georgia did not pass any bills to protect communities, it received a “YES” rating under two bills, “Prohibition of Gender-Affirmative Care” and “Prohibition of Participation in Sports,” but these two One bill the site labeled “BAD” for the community.
Bills passed in several other states that the HRC deemed “bad” were Kentucky’s “Pronoun Rejection Act,” Montana’s “No Drugs Act,” and described. Versions of the “Don’t Say LGBTQ+” Act have been passed in states such as Florida, Indiana, Arizona, and Alabama.
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Fox News Digital has reached out to HRC for comment on this emergency and is awaiting a response.
