South Carolina’s LGBTQ+ Protection Gap | Columbia News

In the South, LGBTQ+ protections are fading fast—26 anti-LGBTQ+ bills hit South Carolina alone this year, from drag bans to bathroom rules that hurt trans students. While federal laws still shield workers and renters nationwide, states like South Carolina offer zip: no statewide protections mean businesses can legally deny service to same-sex couples based on religion. With 32% of LGBTQ+ Southerners eyeing a move north, the ACLU warns this isn’t just about bathrooms—it’s about basic freedom, and it’s being stripped away state by state. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2e19e41c228b4b07