Political Power - Orientation

The Political Power Landscape: Orientation

Paving Way For
The Road Head

Representation of LGBTQ Georgians continues to expand and strengthen as the fight for equal representation evolves.

According to a February 2021 poll, LGBTQ+ people account for more over 5% of the US population, yet their representation in government suggests otherwise. Less than a quarter of all government officials in the United States are members of the LGBTQ+ community.

LGBTQ+ representation in public offices in the United States has been steadily increasing, with thirteen voting members of the 118th Congress identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual. In the state of Georgia, nine state legislators are members of the LGBTQ+ community. While these numbers are promising, more power must be given to counteract the recent surge in anti-LGBTQ+ policies throughout the South.

Political Power - Orientation

Key Issues

Representation is a concern primarily because the discussions regarding LGBTQ+ rights are happening without community representatives at the table.

•   Our schools tend to be hostile environments for LGBT student. Almost 9 out of 10 have reported harassment in the last school year, and 3 out of 10 say they have missed a class, or even an entire day, due to concerns about their safety.

•   Due to the restrictions imposed by current laws, some LGBT parents are unable to secure legal protections for their children or even become adoptive parents.

•   citizens in particular face a unique set of issues that threaten their right to exist, with the state of Florida even allowing transgender minors to be taken from their homes if they receive gender-affirming treatment.

The GA Voting Shift

Pushing Back Against Discrimination

Though Georgia is proving to be a stronghold in LGBT rights in the American South, there remains a significant push to adopt policies currently sparking controversy in surrounding states such as Mississippi and Florida. Several bills have made their way to the governor’s desk, among them anti-gender-affirming care and anti-LGBT educational policies, to name a few. The more LGBT candidates that pursue and win public offices around the state of Georgia, the stronger the community’s chance of keeping discrimination out of our state’s legislation.

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