Twenty-eight states lack employment protections for LGBT people. And what federal protections do exist are under new attack.

— This episode is part of our Out at Work series. Take our quick survey to tell us about your experience being queer at work.

— Find out what protections you have with this state-by-state guide from Lambda Legal.

— Mark Joseph Stern covers law and LGBTQ issues for Slate.

Episode scoring by Jeremy Bloom with additional music by Podington Bear ("Lightfeet"), Arne Bang Huseby ("Stormy Blues"), and Anamorphic Orchestra ("Radiant Flux"). Theme by Alexander Overington.