eQualityGiving has an interesting (and depressing depending upon one's state of residence) chart that ranks states based upon their treatment of LGBT citizens. Among the factors considered are whether the state has hate crimes protections, employment non-discrimination protections, marriage equality, laws allowing for amending ones gender, LGBT youth protections, and laws allowing same-sex parenting rights. Under this criteria, LGBT friendly states can receive up to a 6 ranking. Currently, no state achieves a 6 ranking, although California gets a 5.5. In contrast, Virginia ranks only a score of 1.5. (Virginia does allow birth certificate amendments and the situation on parenting rights is untested, but no other protections are provided to LGBT citizens).
Take a look at the cahrt and find out whether or not you are a second class citizen in your home state.
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