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anti-LGBTQ legislative efforts
Coverage of anti-LGBTQ legislative efforts in the Nexus archive.
- LGBTQ Pride in a time of backlash: How you can help
June is LGBTQ Pride Month, highlighting both progress and ongoing challenges for LGBTQ communities. The article notes rising LGBTQ identification rates but a decline in social and political acceptance, exacerbated by anti-LGBTQ legislation, reduced funding, and increased mental health and economic struggles. The Chicago Community Trust identifies five key challenges, including safety concerns, funding cuts, heightened vulnerability for marginalized groups, immigration barriers, and adaptation needs.