Who Seeks Religious Accommodations to Providing Contraceptive Coverage?
New data show that for-profit corporations make up the majority of entities seeking exemptions from providing no-cost contraception under the Affordable Care Act.
Faith and Equality
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.
People of Faith Support Transgender Rights
Despite attempts by conservative lawmakers to use religious and values language to support anti-transgender legislation, communities of faith show majority and increasing support for transgender people and LGBT rights, equality, and inclusion.
The Trump Administration’s Dangerous Attempt to Redefine Religious Liberty
True religious liberty must be preserved for all Americans and protected from manipulation for political gain.
Addressing Challenges to Progressive Religious Liberty in North Carolina
North Carolina must strike a proper balance between true religious freedom and the other cherished rights and freedoms that keep the nation’s democracy strong.
Advancing Progressive Religious Liberty in 2016
A hopeful, progressive understanding of religious liberty can prevent harm and discrimination while preserving the freedoms of both religious and nonreligious Americans.
Fired for Being Who I Am: The Fight for LGBT Equality Continues
Despite historic progress on LGBT rights, many LGBT people and their families still face serious and life-altering discrimination in their daily lives.
The Economic Cost of Overly Broad RFRAs
Anti-LGBT religious exemption laws pose a serious risk to state economies.
Building Transgender-Inclusive Faith Communities
The Center for American Progress asked transgender and allied faith leaders how communities of faith can lead the way for greater acceptance of transgender people. Here is what they said.
Transgender Welcome
This resource makes the case for the full inclusion of transgender people in both Jewish and Christian communities of faith and in society, based on Scripture and theology.
Restoring the Balance
One year after Hobby Lobby, state legislators, organizations, and for-profit corporations are using religious liberty to infringe on the rights of women, religious minorities, and LGBT people.
Voting with Values That Work for All
Conservatives who profess faith, family, and values should follow Pope Francis’ lead and support principles that actually reflect the nation’s shared values.
Strengthening Child Welfare Systems by Resisting LGBT Discrimination
Religious exemption laws would deny loving homes to vulnerable youth.
15 Faith Leaders to Watch in 2015
Religious leaders and faith-based activists are poised to make significant progress on a range of social justice issues this year.
So-Called ‘Cultural War’ Issues Are Really About Justice
Marriage equality and women’s reproductive rights are now being seen for what they always were: issues of basic justice.