Episode Overview:
In this Flashcard Friday episode of Math! Science! History!TM Gabrielle breaks down the powerful numbers behind the misinformation and legislative attacks targeting LGBTQ+ and especially transgender communities in the United States. With over 550 anti-LGBTQ+ bills introduced across 49 states in 2023 alone, it's time to ask: What does the data actually say?
From the percentage of Americans who identify as LGBTQ+ to the hard truth about who actually commits acts of harm, this episode unpacks the math that shatters the myths. Because when fear leads, facts must speak louder.
3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode:
1. What percentage of the U.S. population identifies as LGBTQ+ and how small the transgender community actually is.
2. Who is statistically responsible for most sexual violence—and how trans people are often the victims, not perpetrators.
3. Which states introduced the most anti-LGBTQ+ bills in 2023, and what types of legislation are being proposed.
Resources
Gallup: LGBTQ+ Identification Rises to 7.6% in U.S.
UCLA Williams Institute: Transgender Population Estimates
The Trevor Project: 2023 National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health
ACLU: Legislative Attacks on LGBTQ Rights
Trans Murder Monitoring Report (TGEU)
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