June marks pride month in the U.S.; a time to recognize and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. LGBTQ+ people in the Americas have long faced structural discrimination and societal oppression. Yet, in the past decade, landmark legislation, granting LGBTQ+ people their rights, recognition, and protection, has been adopted at the national, state, and municipal levels. In this episode, we discuss the strides made and the regional lessons and trends to further strengthen LGBTQ+ rights.