Fact Sheet: Protecting and Advancing Health Care for Transgender Adult Communities
New data and analysis reveal important health disparities and barriers to care for transgender adults and what can be done to address these issues.
LGBTQ People of Color Encounter Heightened Discrimination
A nationally representative survey conducted in June 2020 by the Center for American Progress highlights that LGBTQ people of color are more likely than white LGBTQ individuals to encounter discrimination in a variety of settings.
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What You Need To Know About the Equality Act
Protecting and Advancing Health Care for Transgender Adult Communities
The State of the LGBTQ Community in 2020
Fair Play
Hispanic LGBTQ Individuals Encounter Heightened Discrimination
The 2020 CAP survey shows disparities in access to services, benefits, and mental health care for Hispanic LGBTQ individuals.
Black LGBTQ Individuals Experience Heightened Levels of Discrimination
The compounding effects of discrimination for Black LGBTQ Americans are evident in the workplace, health care systems, and police interactions, leading to gaps in economic advancement and mental and physical health outcomes.
How the American Families Plan Would Benefit LGBTQI+ Households
The AFP’s robust investments in U.S. families and workers would support LGBTQI+ people.
4 Ways the U.S. Government Can Strengthen Refugee Resettlement for LGBTQI People
President Joe Biden’s executive actions create a framework for protecting LGBTQI people fleeing persecution, but agencies must act to implement these safeguards.
A Timeline of the Biden Administration’s Efforts To Support LGBTQ Equality in the First 100 Days
In the administration’s first 100 days in office, the federal government has taken notable steps to support LGBTQ people and communities—and it must continue to implement this framework.
Justice in Reentry for Formerly Incarcerated LGBTQ People and People Living With HIV
Broad reforms and targeted services are needed to reduce the harms of incarceration for LGBTQ people and people living with HIV as they reenter their communities.
Discrimination and Experiences Among LGBTQ People in the US: 2020 Survey Results
This data interactive displays the results of CAP’s national survey of LGBTQ individuals.
Millions Will Gain Nondiscrimination Protections Under the Equality Act
These fact sheets highlight how the Equality Act will result in expanded nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ people, women, communities of color, and foreign-born individuals in states across the country.
The American Rescue Plan Act Will Significantly Address LGBTQ Poverty
LGBTQ people—particularly LGBTQ people of color and transgender people—were among the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. The ARPA’s investments are a critical first step on the road to recovery.
Fact Sheet: The Importance of Sports Participation for Transgender Youth
Transgender students deserve full and equal access to the benefits of school sports participation.
Act Now: LGBTQ Rights Are Still Under Threat
Despite the Supreme Court's landmark decision affirming that LGBTQ people are protected from workplace discrimination, LGBTQ people still lack federal protections in many essential parts of their lives. Act now.
Making the Case for Chosen Family in Paid Family and Medical Leave Policies
To ensure that LGBTQ individuals are included in paid family and medical leave policies, lawmakers must design the policies to cover diverse family relationships and allow for caregiving of chosen family.
Lessening the Pandemic’s Burden on LGBTQ Workers and Families
Government strategies to address COVID-19 and improve socioeconomic conditions must include targeted assistance for LGBTQ workers and households.
Government Strategies To Address the Coronavirus Must Include Targeted Assistance for LGBTQ Communities
Mitigating the coronavirus pandemic’s detrimental impacts on the lives of LGBTQ people will require a strategically coordinated policy effort at all levels of government.