Secretary DeVos Is Failing to Protect the Civil Rights of LGBTQ Students
Data from the Department of Education show that civil rights enforcement for LGBTQ students has been drastically scaled back since the start of the Trump administration.
LGBT Youth
The Urgency of Equality, With Charlotte Clymer and Laura Durso
Ed and Daniella sit down with Charlotte Clymer, press secretary for rapid response at the Human Rights Campaign, and CAP's Laura Durso, to discuss the likely passage of the Equality Act in the House of Representatives.
Welcoming All Families
Religious exemptions allowing child placing agencies to discriminate against LGBTQ prospective parents will likely reduce the number of families available to adopt, further overburdening the child welfare system and harming the best interests of children in care.
Serving LGBTQ Immigrants and Building Welcoming Communities
Cities and service providers can take steps to ensure LGBTQ immigrants have access to the resources they need to become full participants in their communities and thrive.
What Ending DACA Means for LGBTQ Dreamers
DACA has allowed thousands of LGBT immigrants improve their economic security and pursue higher education. They could lose protection under President Trump’s elimination of the program and risk being deported to countries where their lives are at risk.
Advancing LGBTQ Equality Through Local Executive Action
With unique knowledge of the needs of their constituents, city and county executives have the power to enact policies and programs that protect LGBTQ communities, increase community engagement, and open doors of opportunity.
How the Religious Liberty Executive Order Licenses Discrimination
Far from maintaining the status quo, the religious liberty executive order permits Attorney General Sessions to remove protections that Americans rely upon in everyday life.
Betsy DeVos: Secretary of Discrimination?
Just months into Betsy DeVos’ tenure as secretary of education, the department is already rolling back critical protections for vulnerable students.
People of Faith Are Increasingly Vocal Supporters of Transgender Justice
For many people of faith, the motivation to fight against transgender discrimination in public policy comes from their religious identities, not despite them.
Community Schools Can Make a Difference for LGBTQ Youth
Services provided at school can remove barriers to learning for all students.
Nondiscrimination Protections for LGBTQ Communities
Federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws can help secure the protections that all LGBTQ people—indeed, all people—need to safely lead their lives and equally participate in society.
Supporting Two-Spirit/Native American LGBT People
A growing number of tribal leaders and organizations affirm two-spirit tribal citizens through policy and action.
State ID Card Policies for LGBTQ Youths Experiencing Homelessness
Expanding access to state-issued identification for LGBTQ youth experiencing homelessness could create opportunities and improve their safety and well-being.
The Impact of the Affordable Care Act on LGBTQ Youth Experiencing Homelessness
New federal rules and state-by-state Medicaid expansion are making health coverage and health care more accessible for LGBTQ youth experiencing homelessness.
How Overly Broad Religious Exemptions Are Putting Children at Risk of Sexual Abuse
Religious exemptions in federal guidelines to address sexual abuse of children undermine their efficacy.