1 spot is a five-way tie between Canada, Malta, New Zealand, Portugal, and Spain.
Zero points are the neutral mark, with points added or deducted based on human rights or lack thereof.
Both positive and negative, points are weighed against the severity of local law or customs.
The U.S. earned a lukewarm ranking of 41, with a total of just four points.
Notable this year was Norway, rising from 17 to 8, thanks largely to itsreversal of conversion therapies.
Estonia also leapt up from 15 spots to 32, due to the nationlegalizing same-sex marriage.
The U.S. also lost ground, falling from 35 to 41 due to religious influence and hostile locals.
With 14 points, New York earns the No.
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