A new report from the Anti-Defamation League found 64% of LGBTQ+ Americans have experienced online abuse and harassment in the past 12 months as a result of their sexual orientation and/or gender identity.
After surveying 2,200 US citizens, the league found LGBTQ+ internet users were more likely to experience online hate compared to their non-LGBTQ+ counterparts, with this percentage increasing steadily over the past three years.
In addition, 28% of respondents said they had experienced racism online, compared to 25% when the same survey was conducted last year.
Asian-Americans experienced the largest rise in harassment compared to last year, with 17% reporting abuse compared to 11% in 2020.