Human Rights Campaign Scores Cities Based on LGBTQ-Inclusive Policies

The Human Rights Campaign released its Municipal Equity Index this week, which scores U.S. cities according to whether their laws and policies are inclusive of LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer) people.

“At a time when many states have failed to extend LGBTQ-inclusive laws and policies, cities are stepping up to ensure that all citizens are treated equally,” the HRC stated on its website.

The Municipal Equity Index Scorecard is based on five categories: non-discrimination laws, municipality as employer, municipal services, law enforcement, and the relationship with LGBTQ community.

 

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