It’s Pride Month. Here’s how LGBTQ rights fared around the world this year.

This blog originally appeared at The Washington Post.

U.S. sees GOP-led wave of bills targeting transgender rights

The first four months of this year have seen an unprecedented surge in the number of anti-LGBTQ+ bills being passed into state law, surpassing any previous period in U.S. history, according to an analysis by The Washington Post. These bills predominantly target transgender rights and have been signed into law by Republican governors or enacted by GOP legislatures, often overriding vetoes by Democratic governors.

The significant increase in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation reflects a concerning trend that threatens the rights and protections of transgender individuals in particular. The bills cover a range of issues, including restrictions on transgender youth’s access to healthcare and participation in sports, as well as limitations on changing gender markers on identification documents.

The passage of these laws has sparked widespread opposition from LGBTQ+ advocates, civil rights organizations, and the transgender community. Critics argue that these measures perpetuate discrimination and harm the well-being and rights of transgender individuals. Legal challenges to some of these laws are expected as advocates fight to protect the rights and dignity of the LGBTQ+ community.

The American Civil Liberties Union has tracked almost 500 anti-LGBTQ+ bills instates across the country so far this year, and notes that “while not all of these bills will become law, they all cause harm for LGBTQ+ people.”

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