The 10 Least Gay-Friendly Cities in the U.S.

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Mississippi is interesting because it contains the city with the highest MEI score on this list and the city with the lowest MEI score.

Hattiesburg holds a score of 6 out of 100 on the system. It has no human rights commission; it scores a 0 for its anti-bullying policy; and it has a 0 for its non-discrimination laws. The MEI score of 6 comes from the somewhat healthy relationship between the city’s leaders and the LGBT community.

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