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57% of LGBTQ+ Adults Alter Lives Post-2024 Election

10/14/2025

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Movement Advancement Project (MAP) reports that 57% of LGBTQ+ adults in the United States have made significant life changes since the November 2024 presidential election, driven by the political climate.
The survey included 1,055 LGBTQ+ adults, and 60% experienced negative incidents related to their identity.
Fifty-five percent of trans respondents reported reducing their visibility.

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Story summary

Movement Advancement Project (MAP) reports that 57% of LGBTQ+ adults in the United States have made significant life changes since the November 2024 presidential election, driven by the political climate.
The survey included 1,055 LGBTQ+ adults, and 60% experienced negative incidents related to their identity.
Fifty-five percent of trans respondents reported reducing their visibility.