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Gay and Transgender: Archives

Critical Government Surveys Omit Gay and Transgender People

US and rainbow flagsJeff Krehely explains why the federal government needs to collect demographic data on sexual orientation and gender identity.

By Jeff Krehely | Thursday, September 6, 2012

Gay and Transgender Discrimination in the Public Sector

Ohio state capital book_alt2 icon Report Crosby Burns, Kate Childs Graham, and Sam Menefee-Libey examine LGBT discrimination in the public sector and offer commonsense solutions to fairness for all workers.

By Crosby Burns, Kate Childs Graham, and Sam Menefee-Libey | Thursday, August 30, 2012

The Defense of Marriage Act and Undocumented Immigrants

Ariel Eure explains why we need to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act in order to keep binational families together.

By Ariel Eure | Wednesday, August 1, 2012

HIV/AIDS Inequality: Structural Barriers to Prevention, Treatment, and Care in Communities of Color

article icon Issue Brief Russell Robinson of the University of California, Berkeley Law Working Group on HIV and Inequality and Aisha Moodie-Mills discuss the need for a holistic approach to eliminating racial disparities in HIV/AIDS treatment.

By Russell Robinson and Aisha C. Moodie-Mills | Friday, July 27, 2012

Securing Legal Ties for Children Living in LGBT Families

Jennifer Chrisler, Laura Deaton, and Jeff Krehely show why we need stronger protections for children raised in gay and transgender homes.

By Jennifer Chrisler, Laura Deaton, and Jeff Krehely | Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Why Courts Matter

article icon Issue Brief Andrew Blotky and Kimberly Barton look at recent and ongoing court cases that demonstrate how much is at stake for the LGBT community.

By Andrew Blotky and Kimberly Barton | Thursday, July 12, 2012

The Top 10 Economic Facts of Diversity in the Workplace

Sophia Kerby and Crosby Burns explain why a diverse workforce is necessary to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse marketplace.

By Sophia Kerby and Crosby Burns | Thursday, July 12, 2012

The State of Diversity in Today’s Workforce

article icon Issue Brief Crosby Burns, Kimberly Barton, and Sophia Kerby examine the state and strength of diversity in the U.S. workforce, specifically the number and proportion of people of color, women, gay and transgender individuals, and people with disabilities in the workforce today.

By Crosby Burns, Kimberly Barton, and Sophia Kerby | Thursday, July 12, 2012

Gay and Transgender Homeless Youth Face Huge Obstacles

book_alt2 icon Report A new report shows that youth homeless shelters do not have adequate resources to serve gay and transgender youth, write Andrew Phifer and Jeff Krehely.

By Andrew Phifer and Jeff Krehely | Thursday, July 12, 2012

Marriage Equality Now a Mainstream Value

Crosby Burns and Ben Harris analyze recent polls that show that the majority of Americans support marriage equality.

By Crosby Burns and Ben Harris | Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Infographic: Marriage Equality Is Now a Mainstream Value

Crosby Burns and Ben Harris show using an infographic that the public widely supports marriage equality.

By Crosby Burns and Ben Harris | Tuesday, July 10, 2012

The Unfair Criminalization of Gay and Transgender Youth

article icon Issue Brief Jerome Hunt and Aisha C. Moodie-Mills overview the unfair experiences LGBT youth go through in the juvenile justice system.

By Jerome Hunt and Aisha C. Moodie-Mills | Friday, June 29, 2012

President Obama Sparks Momentum with His Announcement on Marriage Equality

Recent polling shows same-sex marriage is gaining strong support from African American leaders and voters.

Friday, June 22, 2012

Event: Invisible Lives

This event will feature engaging conversation on marriage equality and other issues impacting black gay and transgender Americans.

Friday, June 22, 2012

Fighting for Survival

article icon Issue Brief Kellan Baker explains why the gay and transgender community should care about the pending Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act.

By Kellan Baker | Thursday, June 21, 2012