According to a new report from press watchdog Media Matters, cable and broadcast news spent less than 40 minutes across seven networks covering anti-LGBTQ violence, despite a year of unprecedented attacks. The lack of coverage for anti-LGBTQ violence also comes at a time when acceptance for LGBTQ people is reportedly declining. For the most part, networks discussed isolated incidents, failing to link them to a growing threat of anti-LGBTQ violence. The report comes amid the most shocking NCAVP anti-LGBTQ violence numbers to date. The lack of coverage for anti-LGBTQ violence also comes at a time when acceptance for LGBTQ people is reportedly declining.

Source: Huffington Post March 01, 2018 18:11 UTC