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LGBTQ people in the United States have the same worries as others when it comes to finding good jobs, providing for their families, and saving for the future. But research consistently finds that LGBTQ people and their families are more likely to struggle economically and experience higher rates of poverty and food insecurity.    

While the reasons for this are complex, the discrimination LGBTQ people continue to face in many aspects of daily life—including at school, may mean they are less likely to gain needed education; at work, which can result in unemployment or lower wages; and when seeking homes, which can result in instability—all contribute to this economic insecurity. 

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