The Anti Gay and Trans Political Climate Ins't Driving Folks Back To The Closet But The Opposite
Sibrapid/Shutterstock The hostile climate is inspiring LGBTQ+ people to publicly embrace who they are as a way to push back, according to a new survey. Molly Sprayregen The GOP’s relentless attacks on LGBTQ+ rights and dignity over the past two years have not driven the record number of LGBTQ+ adults back into the closet, according to a new report from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. In fact, the hostile climate seems to be having the opposite effect, inspiring people to publicly embrace who they are as a way to push back. Brandi Carlile says having kids helped her feel settled in her queer identity: “I got so steady” The HRC Foundation 2026 Annual LGBTQ+ Community Survey found that 85% of LGBTQ+ adults are somewhat or very open about their identities, despite 56% saying the political climate makes them less likely to be open. 33% of respondents reported they are more open than they were two years ago, and 45% said they ar...
