Data Collected Confirms an Increase in Negative Experiences

The Movement Advancement Project (MAP) is an independent, nonprofit think tank working to create a thriving, inclusive, and equitable America where all people have a fair chance to pursue health and happiness, earn a living, take care of the ones they love, be safe in their communities, and participate in civic life.

MAP recently concluded a nationwide survey showing that LGBTQ adults as a whole—but transgender and nonbinary adults especially—are experiencing an extraordinarily difficult and stressful political environment, leading to significant impacts on their everyday lives.

The survey documents the urgent and often life-changing steps or decisions LGBTQ people have taken to protect themselves or their families since the November 2024 election. It also shows that LGBTQ people reported increasing their efforts to participate in or protect their community in the face of anti-LGBTQ politics or laws.  

Sadly, the survey confirms what too many members of our community already know -- check out the information gathered here.