CAP Changemakers: Equality for All Past EventJune 14, 2024 CAP Changemakers: Equality for All This conversation with Cait Smith and Winnie Stachelberg highlights CAP’s role in developing the Equality Act and current strides to make the country and world more equitable for LGBTQI+ communities. Video Premiere Jun 14, 2024
The Equality Act and the End of Incrementalism on Progressive Goals In the NewsMarch 15, 2019 The Equality Act and the End of Incrementalism on Progressive Goals Author Winnie Stachelberg argues that the time for incrementalism in politics is over and that passing the Equality Act of 2019 is the bold step needed to defend the rights of LGBTQ people in the United States. Mar 15, 2019 RealClearPolicy Winnie Stachelberg
On the Ground in Puerto Rico ReportJuly 11, 2018 On the Ground in Puerto Rico CAP sent a delegation of staff to Puerto Rico; here’s what we learned. Jul 11, 2018 Enrique Fernández-Toledo, Erin Cohan, Winnie Stachelberg, 7 More Angela Hanks, Laura Jimenez, Connor Maxwell, Cathleen Kelly, Michael Madowitz, Kristina Costa, Brent Woolfork
Trump will learn that undoing progress won’t be easy In the NewsJanuary 13, 2017 Trump will learn that undoing progress won’t be easy Winnie Stachelberg writes about the importance of LGBT rights in President Obama's legacy—and how that legacy will be hard to undo. Jan 13, 2017 Washington Blade Winnie Stachelberg
Turning Shock and Grief for Orlando into Action In the NewsJune 15, 2016 Turning Shock and Grief for Orlando into Action If nationwide marriage equality was ever seen as the end of the fight for full equality for this community, that idea was shattered along with the 49 lives lost in the Pulse Nightclub. Jun 15, 2016 Medium Winnie Stachelberg, Chelsea Parsons, Laura E. Durso
Op-ed: How Discrimination Affects Our Health In the NewsJanuary 13, 2015 Op-ed: How Discrimination Affects Our Health Winnie Stachelberg and Chad Griffin emphasize the importance of LGBT equality in health care and insurance coverage. Jan 13, 2015 The Advocate Chad Griffin, Winnie Stachelberg
Obama executive orders fight discrimination In the NewsJuly 23, 2014 Obama executive orders fight discrimination Winnie Stachelberg writes about the effects of ending decades of taxpayer-funded discrimination, which President Barack Obama did on Monday by signing a pair of executive orders. Jul 23, 2014 The Hill Winnie Stachelberg
ENDA: Next step forward in march for equality In the NewsNovember 7, 2013 ENDA: Next step forward in march for equality Winnie Stachelberg writes on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, or ENDA, the next step in the march toward LGBT equality. Nov 7, 2013 Reuters Winnie Stachelberg
Business Support for the Employment Non-Discrimination Act—Fact Not Fiction ArticleNovember 5, 2013 Business Support for the Employment Non-Discrimination Act—Fact Not Fiction Yesterday, with bipartisan support, the Senate opened debate on a bill to protect LGBT people from discrimination in the workplace, while the House stated its opposition claiming that these protections are bad for business. Here are five fast facts about business support for LGBT-inclusive nondiscrimination policies. Nov 5, 2013 Laura E. Durso, Winnie Stachelberg
Preventing Domestic Abusers and Stalkers from Accessing Guns ReportMay 9, 2013 Preventing Domestic Abusers and Stalkers from Accessing Guns Weaknesses in federal law and law enforcement leave untold numbers of women vulnerable to gun violence committed by men who have harassed, stalked, threatened, and terrorized them, often for years. May 9, 2013 Winnie Stachelberg, Arkadi Gerney, Chelsea Parsons, 1 More Megan Knauss
10 Things to Know About the Employment Non-Discrimination Act ArticleApril 24, 2013 10 Things to Know About the Employment Non-Discrimination Act This week a bipartisan group of senators and representatives are introducing the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, which would finally make it illegal in all 50 states to discriminate against LGBT workers. Apr 24, 2013 Winnie Stachelberg, Crosby Burns
Blindfolded, and with One Hand Tied Behind the Back ReportMarch 19, 2013 Blindfolded, and with One Hand Tied Behind the Back The use of appropriations riders to enact policy changes has reached new heights in the area of firearms. Mar 19, 2013 Winnie Stachelberg, Arkadi Gerney, Chelsea Parsons
A New Phase for U.S. Policy on Syria ArticleFebruary 28, 2013 A New Phase for U.S. Policy on Syria Additional support for the Syrian opposition and regional coordination are urgently needed. Feb 28, 2013 Rudy deLeon, Michael Werz, Brian Katulis, 4 More Tom Perriello, Winnie Stachelberg, Peter Juul, Ken Sofer
Constitutionality of Proposed Firearms Legislation ReportFebruary 12, 2013 Constitutionality of Proposed Firearms Legislation The firearm regulation measures endorsed by President Obama and proposed by Congress are safely within constitutional confines and reflect the sort of reasonable regulation that the Supreme Court has already endorsed in previous cases. Feb 12, 2013 Winnie Stachelberg, Arkadi Gerney, Robyn Thomas
Preventing Gun Violence in Our Nation ReportJanuary 12, 2013 Preventing Gun Violence in Our Nation Through better background checks; taking military-grade weapons off the streets and out of criminals’ hands; and improved data, coordination, and enforcement, we can reduce the gun violence that plagues our communities, our children, and our families. Jan 12, 2013 Neera Tanden, Winnie Stachelberg, Arkadi Gerney, 1 More Danielle Baussan
President Obama’s Announcement and What’s Next for Marriage Equality VideoMay 9, 2012 President Obama’s Announcement and What’s Next for Marriage Equality Winnie Stachelberg discusses President Obama's historic announcement in support of marriage equality and explains how he is in line with public opinion on the issue. May 9, 2012 Winnie Stachelberg
U.S. Senate Should Pursue Other Options to Repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” ArticleDecember 9, 2010 U.S. Senate Should Pursue Other Options to Repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” The Senate vote to not proceed to debate the 2011 National Defense Authorization Act was a step backward in efforts to repeal the "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell" policy, write Winnie Stachelberg and Rudy deLeon. Dec 9, 2010 Winnie Stachelberg, Rudy deLeon
What’s Congress’s Agenda for the Lame Duck Session? VideoNovember 22, 2010 What’s Congress’s Agenda for the Lame Duck Session? Winnie Stachelberg previews the upcoming lame duck session in Congress and discusses how the elections could affect the session's productivity. Nov 22, 2010 Winnie Stachelberg
Two Big Victories ArticleMay 28, 2010 Two Big Victories Congress takes a major step toward repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” ban on gays and lesbians serving openly in the U.S. Armed Forces, writes Winnie Stachelberg and Josh Rosenthal. May 28, 2010 Winnie Stachelberg, Josh Rosenthal
Dorothy Height’s Legacy: Stand Together ArticleApril 29, 2010 Dorothy Height’s Legacy: Stand Together Winnie Stachelberg reflects on the life of civil rights leader Dorothy Height and what lessons she can offer those fighting for equality today. Apr 29, 2010 Winnie Stachelberg
The First Pro-Equality Bill in Over a Decade ArticleJuly 16, 2009 The First Pro-Equality Bill in Over a Decade Congress this week has the best opportunity in 11 years to send a clear message that it does not tolerate hate crimes, writes Winnie Stachelberg. Jul 16, 2009 Winnie Stachelberg
Moving Toward Equality for Federal Employees ArticleJune 17, 2009 Moving Toward Equality for Federal Employees Statement from Winnie Stachelberg applauds the Obama administration's first steps on domestic partner benefits and offers suggestions on ways forward. Jun 17, 2009 Winnie Stachelberg
California Supreme Court Upholds Proposition 8 ArticleMay 26, 2009 California Supreme Court Upholds Proposition 8 Winnie Stachelberg weighs in on the California Supreme Court's decision to uphold the ballot initiative, which bans same-sex unions in the state. May 26, 2009 Winnie Stachelberg
Standing Together Against Hate ArticleApril 28, 2009 Standing Together Against Hate Lawmakers are poised to stand by the GLBT community by passing legislation to add sexual orientation to hate crime protections, write Mark Shields and Winnie Stachelberg. Apr 28, 2009 Mark Shields, Winnie Stachelberg