Nationwide, the Human Rights Campaign counts 31 states that don't have comprehensive laws to protect LGBTQIA+ people from discrimination in housing, in employment, and in receiving services. That's the discouraging news, if you're living in any of those states, or if you care about equal rights.
The better news is, states are hardly monoliths. In every one, cities are ahead of the curve in making life more welcoming - and more safe - for diverse peoples.
