HRC Municipal Equality Index (2013, live, cities)

[EricNorthman]

HRC's Municipal Equality Index (MEI) demonstrates the ways that many cities can—and do— support the LGBT people who live and work there, even where states and the federal government have failed to do so.

This year's report rates a total of 291 cities from every state in the nation, representing a total population total of 77,851,822.

MEI 2013: See Your City’s Score | Resources | Human Rights Campaign

I thought this might be helpful for some. Sorry if it has already been shared. I didn't find it.

I'm not sure I agree with their criteria. For example, a municipal domestic partnership registry doesn't seem like it should have the same worth as full marriage rights at the state level. A city like Atlanta then is able to get a perfect score of 100. Atlanta is a great city for gays and lesbians, no doubt, but should it qualify for a perfect score when you can't get married?

[Mutiny77]

Originally Posted by EricNorthman

MEI 2013: See Your City’s Score | Resources | Human Rights Campaign

I thought this might be helpful for some. Sorry if it has already been shared. I didn't find it.

I'm not sure I agree with their criteria. For example, a municipal domestic partnership registry doesn't seem like it should have the same worth as full marriage rights at the state level. A city like Atlanta then is able to get a perfect score of 100. Atlanta is a great city for gays and lesbians, no doubt, but should it qualify for a perfect score when you can't get married?

Since the criteria seeks to exclude the influence of states and focus solely on municipal policies, I think it's somewhat fair in that regard. But I see your point.