Fact-checking myths about the LGBTQ+ community, particularly those rooted in misinformation about sexual orientation, is essential because these myths fuel the passage of harmful laws and policies and have a tangible impact on the safety and well-being of LGBTQ+ people. By examining the facts, we can recognize when our human rights are being violated and challenge these dangerous policies to protect the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer people.
Anti-discrimination laws that include sexual orientation and gender identity help protect LGBTQ+ people against inequality and discrimination they may face due to their identity, just as they protect all people from unequal treatment motivated by unlaw…
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