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.
LGBT Youth
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.
The Human Toll of North Carolina’s H.B. 2
This video shows the devastating emotional and psychological impact that North Carolina's controversial law H.B. 2 can have on transgender people.
Expanding ID Card Access for LGBT Homeless Youth
Reducing the barriers to ID cards for homeless youth could improve access to critical services and new opportunities.
Why LGBT Students Can Still Face Discrimination at School
Learn more about why LGBT students can still face discrimination in education.
4 Ways the Administration for Children and Families Can Support LGBT Homeless Youth
New regulations could improve access to services for homeless LGBT young people.
Beyond 4 Walls and a Roof
Policies and programs aimed at homeless youth routinely fail transgender young people, and the disparities they experience in health, safety, and social and economic well-being hold them back.
Restoring Justice
Several states and local jurisdictions have updated their juvenile justice policies to ensure that the disproportionate numbers of LGBT youth in the juvenile justice system are treated with dignity and respect. These model policies provide a blueprint for safeguarding all youth in the juvenile justice system.