While Washington disappoints, more cities protect LGBTs.

A man holds a rainbow umbrella during a Flag Day "Raise the Rainbow" march on June 14, 2017, in New York City.(Image: DREW ANGERER/GETTY IMAGES)

Despite some state and federal motions to stymie pro-equality measures, cities across the U.S. are continuing to increase equality standards and protections for all of their citizens, no matter their gender or social orientation, a nationwide index finds.