Viewpoints: LGBTQ Rights

What do the facts say? 

Nationwide, 9.3% of U.S. adults identify as LGBTQ+. 

Over 160 million American adults (about 61% of non-LGBTQ+ adults) consider themselves allies.

72% of Americans support basic non-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ individuals, and 65% favor same-sex marriage.  

According to the Trevor Project, in the United States, the rate of suicide attempts is 4 times greater for LGB (lesbian, gay and bisexual) youth and 2 times greater for questioning youth than that of straight youth. 

Read more: https://glaad.org/pridefacts/