A recent report has named Albany, Georgia, as the poorest city in the state. The report, which was released by the U.S. Census Bureau, found that Albany has a poverty rate of 33.4%. This is significantly higher than the state poverty rate of 20.2%. Poverty in Albany Poverty is a serious problem in Albany. It…
Lewiston, Maine, has been named the poorest city in the state by the U.S. Census Bureau. The city has a poverty rate of 26.5%, which is more than twice the national average. The median household income in Lewiston is $35,431, which is also well below the national average. Causes of Poverty in Lewiston There are…
Portland has a long history of being a welcoming and supportive community for LGBTQ people. The city is home to a thriving LGBTQ+ scene, with a variety of LGBTQ-owned businesses, organizations, and events. Portland also has a strong commitment to LGBTQ+ rights, with policies such as gender-neutral bathrooms and same-sex marriage. In addition to its…
The 2023 Municipal Equality Index (MEI) by the Human Rights Campaign has named Austin, Texas the most LGBTQ-friendly city in the state. Austin received a perfect score of 100 out of 100 possible points in the MEI, which measures non-discrimination laws, municipal policies, and the inclusivity of city services. Austin has a long history of…
Huntsville, Alabama has been named the most LGBTQ-friendly city in the state, according to a recent study by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC). The city scored a 70 out of 100 on the HRC’s Municipal Equality Index, which is the highest score of any city in Alabama. The HRC’s Municipal Equality Index is a national…
Phoenix, Arizona has been named the most LGBTQ-friendly city in the state, according to a new report from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC). The report ranked cities based on their non-discrimination laws, inclusivity policies, and support for LGBTQ+ people. Phoenix received a perfect score of 100, making it the only city in the state to…
The Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index (MEI) is an annual scorecard that assesses cities’ non-discrimination laws, LGBTQ-inclusive policies and practices, and the level of support for LGBTQ residents and businesses. The MEI is an important tool for LGBTQ people and allies to use to evaluate the LGBTQ-friendliness of their communities. Nashville, Tennessee, has been…
The city of Lawrence, Kansas, has been named the most LGBTQ friendly city in the state by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC). The HRC is a national organization that works to advance the rights of LGBTQ people. Lawrence received a perfect score of 100 on the HRC’s Municipal Equality Index, which is an annual survey…
Bloomington, Indiana has been named the most LGBTQ-friendly city in the state, according to a recent article by Out Traveler magazine. The magazine cited the city’s progressive attitudes, diverse population, and vibrant LGBTQ+ community as reasons for the ranking. Bloomington is home to Indiana University, which has a long history of supporting the LGBTQ+ community….
Iowa City has been named the most LGBTQ friendly city in Iowa by Thrillist. It has also been consistently ranked as one of the most LGBTQ friendly cities in the United States by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, receiving a perfect score of 100 on the Municipal Equality Index (MEI) Scorecard. These statistics paint a…