Companies may have made it clear that diversity and inclusion efforts are at the top of their priority list, but the recent political climate — which is challenging the rights of the queer community — will put their promises to the test.
So far in 2023, 498 anti-transgender bills have been proposed across 49 states, according to the Trans Legislation Tracker, which tracks legislation that seeks to block trans people from receiving basic healthcare, education, legal recognition or the right to publicly exist. Currently, 361 proposals are awaiting a decision; 44 have passed and 93 have failed.
