LGBTQ+ people’s safety has plummeted across social media platforms: report
The 2025 Social Media Safety Index from GLAAD reveals widespread failures by major tech platforms to protect LGBTQ+ users.
MAY 13, 2025
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The 2025 Social Media Safety Index from GLAAD reveals widespread failures by major tech platforms to protect LGBTQ+ users.
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