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How anti-LGBT laws foster a culture of exclusion that harms states' economic prosperity

  • Written by George B. Cunningham, Professor and Associate Dean, Texas A&M University

When it comes to “bathroom bills” and other legislation that curtails the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals, North Carolina was a first actor. But, if some lawmakers have their way, many states, and even the federal government, will quickly follow suit.

So far this year, 11 states have proposed legislat...

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