In this Pride season, LGBTQ Americans find themselves confronted with a sobering reality: they are under attack like never before. The national media initially focused on individual policy battles, but MAP, an organization, worked diligently to reframe the national conversation and offer a broader perspective. Through reports such as "Under Fire: The War on LGBTQ People in America" and real-time Equality Maps, they shed light on the alarming and significant surge in anti-LGBTQ legislation.
The year 2023 has witnessed the introduction of over 700 anti-LGBTQ bills in state legislatures, surpassing the combined total of such bills from 2012 to 2015. These bills encompass a range of issues, including the increasing prohibition of medical care for transgender youth and, more recently, transgender adults.
Recognizing the immense challenges of this moment, MAP is committed to fighting back with all available means. They meticulously track the laws and policies that directly affect the LGBTQ community while exposing the escalating extremism of their opponents. Additionally, they cultivate public support through innovative communication strategies and research initiatives. Collaborations and resources are nurtured to strengthen the movement.
Although MAP's timely and valuable policy resources have garnered attention, they require assistance to further their work of changing hearts and minds. They encourage individuals to make a donation to MAP, emphasizing that it would make a significant difference in advancing their crucial research and effectively reshaping the narrative surrounding LGBTQ equality.
Despite enduring a barrage of attacks, the LGBTQ community remains resilient. MAP's mission is to provide transformative, rigorous research and communications that facilitate a better understanding of the critical challenges they face. By bridging gaps and working towards equity and opportunity for all, they strive to counteract the deep divisions and unprecedented hostility directed at LGBTQ individuals. Support from generous donors is crucial in enabling MAP to fight back against these attacks and continue their essential work.
