10 of the Worst Countries (and 2 of the Worst States) For LGBTQ+ People Today

Russia is notorious for its anti-LGBTQ+ stance. Between discrimination, hate crimes, and fines for "gay propaganda," the country is incredibly unwelcoming and dangerous. While being LGBTQ+ isn't illegal, it is heavily stigmatized, and Russia is far from achieving benchmarks like the legalization of gay marriage as the country's leaders toy with making being LGBTQ+ punishable by jail time, and the recent persecution of gay men in Chechnya makes the treatment of LGBTQ+ persons in the region especially concerning.