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Small Businesses Support Fairness

CAP polling reveals that a majority of small-business owners support workplace protections for gay and transgender employees, write Crosby Burns and Jeff Krehely.

By Crosby Burns and Jeff Krehely | Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Repealing DOMA Allows FAFSA to Recognize Families with Same-Sex Parents

Following repeal of DOMA, the Department of Education would be able to issue regulations and subregulatory guidance that allow the FAFSA and financial aid institutions to fully recognize families headed by same-sex couples.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Fact Sheet: LGBT Discrimination in Higher Education Financial Aid

Crosby Burns runs through how current financial aid processes lead to unequal outcomes for gay and transgender individuals and their families.

By Crosby Burns | Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Unequal Aid

book_alt2 icon Report Crosby Burns discusses the federal financial aid process for LGBT applicants and families headed by same-sex couples.

By Crosby Burns | Wednesday, August 24, 2011

The Evolution of Support for Marriage Equality

A number of national polls have affirmed that a majority of the public now supports marriage equality for same-sex couples. As the president’s view on marriage equality continues to evolve, so too does public opinion.

By Crosby Burns | Thursday, June 16, 2011

A Nation of Support for Marriage Equality

For the first time ever, a majority of Americans support marriage equality, proving that the public is moving ahead of the religious institutions and politicians living in the past, writes Sally Steenland.

By Sally Steenland | Monday, March 21, 2011

Justice for All

President Obama's reversal on the Defense of Marriage Act is a victory for equal rights, say Danielle and Aisha Moodie-Mills.

By Danielle Moodie-Mills and Aisha C. Moodie-Mills | Thursday, February 24, 2011

The Essence of Marriage

Newlyweds Aisha and Danielle Moodie-Mills move beyond the black community’s own “don’t ask, don’t tell” policies, writes Sam Fulwood III.

By Sam Fulwood III | Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Through the Looking Glass

Recent legal changes in Mexico and Argentina advance gay and transgender rights, but also fortify secular governance, writes Jacqueline Nolley Echegaray.

By Jacqueline Nolley Echegaray | Thursday, August 26, 2010

Living Out The True Meaning of Our Creed

Federal Judge Vaughn Walker’s decision striking down California’s ban on same-sex marriage is a victory for equality, write Ian Millhiser and Jeff Krehely.

By Ian Millhiser and Jeff Krehely | Friday, August 6, 2010

Religious Groups Show Growing Support for Same-Sex Marriage

Many religious groups approved of yesterday’s overturn of California’s same-sex marriage ban, writes Sally Steenland.

By Sally Steenland | Thursday, August 5, 2010

A Critical Issue: Hospital Visitation Rights

Jeff Krehely argues in the Baltimore Sun that hospital visitation rights are an important step on the path to full marriage rights for all Americans.

By Jeff Krehely | Monday, May 24, 2010

Voters as Victims: A Right-Wing Sleight of Hand

Bret Evans and Jeff Krehely examine Protect Marriage Washington’s claims of harassment against marriage equality opponents now before the Supreme Court.

By Bret Evans and Jeff Krehely | Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Help and Comfort When It’s Needed Most

CAP talks with Jeff Krehely on President Obama's directive that would require hospitals to allow visitation rights for same-sex couples.

Friday, April 16, 2010

Making COBRA More Equal

New bill would correct a longstanding inequality by allowing partners and other beneficiaries to access health care after a break in coverage, write Liz Weiss and Josh Rosenthal.

By Liz Weiss and Josh Rosenthal | Monday, April 5, 2010