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10 of the Worst Countries (and 2 of the Worst States) For LGBTQ+ People Today
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While Americans largely support LGBTQ+ rights and inclusion, states like North Carolina are dragging down those efforts. The southeastern state has become famous for its now-repealed "bathroom bill" and for continuing to refuse to perform same-sex marriages (while pushing to ban them altogether). These efforts are often tied to the state's overwhelming Christian fundamentalist beliefs.

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