10 least LGBTQIA+ friendly cities in the US have been revealed
Memphis, Tennessee has been revealed as the least friendly city for LGBTQIA+ people in the US, according to research conducted by Clever.
This study comes after the Human Rights Campaign declared a “State of Emergency” for LGBTQIA+ Americans in June. The decision was made after more than 75 anti-LGBTQIA+ Bills were signed into law in 2023 and a “dangerous spike in anti-LGBTQIA+ legislative assaults sweeping into state houses,” was recorded.
The study used a 14 point criteria to establish the final ranking. Cities were placed in order based on a variety of factors including LGBTQIA+ population, access to LGBTQIA+ affirming healthcare, percentage of residents who oppose same sex marriage and the number of anti-trans legislation passed at the state level.
The full list is as follows: Memphis, Tennessee Houston, Texas Jacksonville, Florida Birmingham, Alabama Miami, Florida Dallas, Texas Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Tampa, Florida St.
