LGBTQ People of Color Encounter Heightened Discrimination ArticleJune 24, 2021 LGBTQ People of Color Encounter Heightened Discrimination Jun 24, 2021 Lindsay Mahowald
What You Need To Know About the Equality Act Fact SheetMarch 15, 2021 What You Need To Know About the Equality Act Mar 15, 2021 Thee Santos, Caroline Medina, Sharita Gruberg
Protecting and Advancing Health Care for Transgender Adult Communities ReportAugust 18, 2021 Protecting and Advancing Health Care for Transgender Adult Communities Aug 18, 2021 Caroline Medina, Thee Santos, Lindsay Mahowald, 1 More Sharita Gruberg
CAP Submits Comments Against the Proposed Rule To Amend the Finalized HHS Rule on ‘Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Assistance’ ArticleJanuary 26, 2026 CAP Submits Comments Against the Proposed Rule To Amend the Finalized HHS Rule on ‘Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Assistance’ The Center for American Progress submitted comments to the Department of Health and Human Services opposing its proposed rule that would deny Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act’s protections for individuals diagnosed with gender dysphoria. Jan 26, 2026 Mia Ives-Rublee, Casey Doherty, Haley Norris
Under Trump, workplace harassment can now go unpunished In the NewsJanuary 23, 2026 Under Trump, workplace harassment can now go unpunished In an op-ed published by Salon, Sara Estep and Haley Norris unpack the Trump administration’s attempts to roll back workplace anti-harassment protections, culminating in an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission vote. Jan 23, 2026 Salon Sara Estep, Haley Norris
How To Submit Public Comments To Oppose Proposed Rules Restricting Transgender Health Care Access ArticleDecember 22, 2025 How To Submit Public Comments To Oppose Proposed Rules Restricting Transgender Health Care Access Comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services can help fight the Trump administration’s latest attempt to restrict federal funding for transgender health care for youth. This toolkit details how to submit them. Dec 22, 2025 Haley Norris
Serving All Who Served: State Leadership for Transgender Veterans Past EventNovember 10, 2025 Serving All Who Served: State Leadership for Transgender Veterans Join CAP and Out in National Security for a virtual event launching the Transgender Veterans Toolkit for governors and state legislatures. Center for American Progress Online via Zoom Nov 10, 2025
The Trump Administration’s Campaign To Rebrand Conversion Practices Puts LGBTQI+ Communities at Risk ArticleOctober 10, 2025 The Trump Administration’s Campaign To Rebrand Conversion Practices Puts LGBTQI+ Communities at Risk The Trump administration’s recent attacks on transgender people are the latest effort in a decades-long attempt by the far right to mainstream conversion practices—even though they have been thoroughly discredited. Oct 10, 2025 Haley Norris
Conversion therapy isn’t real. Junk science that harms LGBTQ youth should be banned. | Opinion In the NewsOctober 8, 2025 Conversion therapy isn’t real. Junk science that harms LGBTQ youth should be banned. | Opinion Haley Norris writes in USA Today about the Supreme Court's anticipated rejection of the scientific evidence discrediting conversion practices. Oct 8, 2025 USA Today Haley Norris
In Conversation: The 2024 LGBTQI+ Community Survey Past EventJuly 28, 2025 In Conversation: The 2024 LGBTQI+ Community Survey Join CAP for a panel and discussion about new insights into LGBTQI+ experiences. Center for American Progress Online via Zoom Jul 28, 2025
LGBTQI+ People Are Underinsured and Experience Health Insurance Discrimination in Key Areas ArticleJune 30, 2025 LGBTQI+ People Are Underinsured and Experience Health Insurance Discrimination in Key Areas New Center for American Progress survey findings demonstrate how LGBTQI+ people are at greater risk of losing access to health care under the proposed One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Jun 30, 2025 Haley Norris
The Intersex Community Faced Significant Barriers and Challenges in 2024 ArticleJune 25, 2025 The Intersex Community Faced Significant Barriers and Challenges in 2024 New survey data from CAP and NORC shed light on the experiences, challenges, and discrimination that affect the intersex community in the United States. Jun 25, 2025 Caleb Smith
LGBTQI+ People Are Working, Healing, and Caring in a Country Without Guaranteed Paid Leave ArticleJune 20, 2025 LGBTQI+ People Are Working, Healing, and Caring in a Country Without Guaranteed Paid Leave New Center for American Progress survey results show LGBTQI+ Americans are trying to balance work, health, and caregiving, despite gaps in supports such as paid leave. Jun 20, 2025 Molly Weston Williamson
The 2024 LGBTQI+ Wage Gap ArticleJune 17, 2025 The 2024 LGBTQI+ Wage Gap In recognition of LGBTQIA+ Equal Pay Awareness Day, new analysis from the Center for American Progress’ LGBTQI+ Community Survey shows that in 2024, LGBTQI+ households made just 85 cents for every dollar earned by non-LGBTQI+ households, equaling about $12,600 less per year. Jun 17, 2025 Sara Estep, Haley Norris
State of the LGBTQ+ Community: New Data and Insights Past EventMay 13, 2025 State of the LGBTQ+ Community: New Data and Insights Join the Center for American Progress for a discussion about the threats facing LGBTQI+ Americans using data from the 2024 CAP LGBTQI+ Community Survey. Center for American Progress and online | A light breakfast will be provided. May 13, 2025
New Survey Shows Abortion Bans’ Unique and Chilling Impact on LGBTQI+ People ArticleMay 8, 2025 New Survey Shows Abortion Bans’ Unique and Chilling Impact on LGBTQI+ People Findings reveal that after Dobbs, LGBTQI+ people are struggling to find doctors and choosing not to start or expand their families. May 8, 2025 Caleb Smith
How the Disability and LGBTQI+ Communities Intersect ArticleMarch 27, 2025 How the Disability and LGBTQI+ Communities Intersect The fight for the civil rights and bodily autonomy of the U.S. disability and LGBTQI+ communities are intertwined—and it is more important than ever for them to remain united as nondiscrimination protections in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act are under attack. Mar 27, 2025 Casey Doherty, Haley Norris, Mia Ives-Rublee, 1 More Caleb Smith
The SAVE Act: The Bill That Could Block Millions of Americans From Voting Past EventMarch 25, 2025 The SAVE Act: The Bill That Could Block Millions of Americans From Voting Please join the Center for American Progress for a virtual event to hear from, and ask questions of, CAP experts about their work on the SAVE Act, how the legislation would affect tens of millions of Americans, and what you can do to help prevent its passage. Online only Mar 25, 2025
CAP Experts Discuss the Impact of Cuts to USAID and PEPFAR Past EventMarch 20, 2025 CAP Experts Discuss the Impact of Cuts to USAID and PEPFAR USAID health programs have bolstered millions of lives, and cutting them puts those lives in danger Mar 20, 2025
By Cutting Support for Trans Health Care, the VA Saves Merely Pennies per Veteran ArticleMarch 19, 2025 By Cutting Support for Trans Health Care, the VA Saves Merely Pennies per Veteran If the VA follows through on severing access to gender-affirming services for veterans, Secretary Collins would save very little—but the cost to transgender veterans will be steep. Mar 19, 2025 Caleb Smith
The LGBTQI+ Community Reported High Rates of Discrimination in 2024 ReportMarch 12, 2025 The LGBTQI+ Community Reported High Rates of Discrimination in 2024 New survey findings show that the U.S. LGBTQI+ community experiences high rates of discrimination, challenges in accessing health care, and more. Mar 12, 2025 Caleb Smith, Haley Norris
The SAVE Act Could Keep Millions of Transgender Americans From Voting ArticleFebruary 28, 2025 The SAVE Act Could Keep Millions of Transgender Americans From Voting Should this legislation pass, it would further discrimination against transgender people and could keep millions of voters out of the voting booth. Feb 28, 2025 Caleb Smith, Gréta Bedekovics
Hundreds of LGBTQI+ Resources Censored by the Trump Administration ArticleFebruary 13, 2025 Hundreds of LGBTQI+ Resources Censored by the Trump Administration According to new analysis by the Center for American Progress, more than 350 LGBTQI+ pages, policies, and guides have been removed from the websites of the White House and federal agencies, including the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and Department of Veterans Affairs. Feb 13, 2025 Caleb Smith
United States v. Skrmetti: The Trans Medical Care Case Before the Supreme Court Is About Bodily Autonomy for Everyone ArticleDecember 2, 2024 United States v. Skrmetti: The Trans Medical Care Case Before the Supreme Court Is About Bodily Autonomy for Everyone Should the court side with families and doctors, the decision in United States v. Skrmetti could overturn bans on lifesaving transgender medical care, but should the justices decide otherwise, the implications for everyone’s access to health care could be drastic. Dec 2, 2024 Haley Norris
Transgender Medical Care: What You Should Know and How To Preserve Access to Care ReportDecember 2, 2024 Transgender Medical Care: What You Should Know and How To Preserve Access to Care Transgender medical care is safe, effective, lifesaving—but access to it is under attack. Dec 2, 2024 Caleb Smith, Haley Norris
Climate Change Jeopardizes HIV Care in the U.S. ArticleNovember 20, 2024 Climate Change Jeopardizes HIV Care in the U.S. Policymakers and public health officials need to take steps to integrate climate resilience in HIV/AIDS health care programs to mitigate the disproportionate impact that extreme weather events have on people living with HIV. Nov 20, 2024 Haley Norris
The Far-Right Campaign To Regulate Gender Harms All Americans ArticleOctober 31, 2024 The Far-Right Campaign To Regulate Gender Harms All Americans Project 2025 continues the alarming trend of enforcing strict definitions of gender that would not only harm transgender Americans but all Americans as well. Oct 31, 2024 Caleb Smith
Project 2025 Policies Would Make Schools Less Safe for All Students ArticleSeptember 9, 2024 Project 2025 Policies Would Make Schools Less Safe for All Students New analysis from the Center for American Progress shows how anti-LGBTQI+ school policies could increase risks of school bullying. Sep 9, 2024 Caleb Smith
Counterpoint: There’s an Equality Issue in Women’s Sports — and It’s Not About Transgender Women In the NewsAugust 8, 2024 Counterpoint: There’s an Equality Issue in Women’s Sports — and It’s Not About Transgender Women In an op-ed published by DC Journal, Cait Smith debunks the toxic conservative arguments against transgender women being included in women’s sports. Aug 8, 2024 DC Journal Caleb Smith
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
Updated Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act Codifies Critical Protections for Marginalized Communities ArticleMay 3, 2024 Updated Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act Codifies Critical Protections for Marginalized Communities The landmark rule to update Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act is a critical step forward for health equity. May 3, 2024 Caleb Smith
Barriers to Employment for LGBTQI+ People Who Are Affected by the Criminal Legal System ArticleApril 29, 2024 Barriers to Employment for LGBTQI+ People Who Are Affected by the Criminal Legal System It is crucial for states and the federal government to pass protections that support equitable access to employment for LGBTQI+ people with records. Apr 29, 2024 Caleb Smith
5 Connections Between Attacks on Abortion Care and Transgender Medical Care in Idaho Court Cases ArticleApril 17, 2024 5 Connections Between Attacks on Abortion Care and Transgender Medical Care in Idaho Court Cases Two court cases originating in Idaho—Idaho v. United States and Poe v. Labrador—reveal five connections between attacks on abortion care and transgender medical care and highlight how the politicization of the judiciary is fueling the politicization of medicine. Apr 17, 2024 Sabrina Talukder, Caleb Smith
2023 CAP IDEAS Conference Past EventOctober 25, 2023 2023 CAP IDEAS Conference Join the Center for American Progress as we celebrate 20 years of innovative policy solutions and look boldly forward to a progressive future. Oct 25, 2023
The Supreme Court just legalized LGBTQI+ discrimination — it’s time for Congress to step in In the NewsJuly 5, 2023 The Supreme Court just legalized LGBTQI+ discrimination — it’s time for Congress to step in J. Egler writes about nondiscrimination protections Congress can pursue for the LGBTQI+ community following the Supreme Court's ruling in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis. Jul 5, 2023 The Hill J. Egler
Get Ready With Me: Mari Con Carne on the Importance of Supporting the LGBTQ+ Community VideoJune 30, 2023 Get Ready With Me: Mari Con Carne on the Importance of Supporting the LGBTQ+ Community Drag queen Mari Con Carne leads us through their makeup routine while discussing the issues that the drag and LGBTQ+ communities face today. Jun 30, 2023 J. Egler, Hai-Lam Phan, Ala Al Sadi, 2 More Toni Pandolfo, Charlie Schuyler
A Place for Us: A Memoir, in Conversation With Brandon J. Wolf and Chasten Buttigieg Past EventJune 21, 2023 A Place for Us: A Memoir, in Conversation With Brandon J. Wolf and Chasten Buttigieg Join Brandon J. Wolf, Chasten Buttigieg, and the Center for American Progress for an armchair conversation to discuss LGBTQI+ rights, gun violence prevention, and finding purpose and power through tragedy. Center for American Progress Jun 21, 2023
Paid Leave Policies Must Include Chosen Family ArticleMarch 1, 2023 Paid Leave Policies Must Include Chosen Family In order to better support all workers—especially LGBTQI+ workers—policymakers must design paid leave policies that are inclusive of chosen family and reflect the diverse caregiving needs of people across the country. Mar 1, 2023 Caroline Medina, Molly Weston Williamson
Discrimination and Barriers to Well-Being: The State of the LGBTQI+ Community in 2022 ReportJanuary 12, 2023 Discrimination and Barriers to Well-Being: The State of the LGBTQI+ Community in 2022 A comprehensive new CAP study finds that many LGBTQI+ people continue to face discrimination in their personal lives, employment, housing, and health care, as well as in the public sphere. Jan 12, 2023 Caroline Medina, Lindsay Mahowald
Advancing Health Care Nondiscrimination Protections for LGBTQI+ Communities ReportSeptember 8, 2022 Advancing Health Care Nondiscrimination Protections for LGBTQI+ Communities New data reveal that LGBTQI+ communities encounter discrimination and other challenges when interacting with health care providers and health insurers, underscoring the importance of strengthening nondiscrimination protections through Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act. Sep 8, 2022 Caroline Medina, Lindsay Mahowald
STANDARD DEVIATIONS: U.S. House Approves LGBTQI+ Data Inclusion Act In the NewsJuly 11, 2022 STANDARD DEVIATIONS: U.S. House Approves LGBTQI+ Data Inclusion Act Caroline Medina explains the importance of enacting the LGBTQI+ Data Inclusion Act. Jul 11, 2022 The Census Project Caroline Medina
How Congress can illuminate LGBTQI+ experiences — and craft equitable solutions In the NewsJune 28, 2022 How Congress can illuminate LGBTQI+ experiences — and craft equitable solutions Caroline Medina and Rose Khattar discuss the historic House passage of the LGBTQI+ Data Inclusion Act and underscore how comprehensive data collection is critical to better understand LGBTQI+ communities, shed light on persistent disparities, and craft responsive policy solutions. Jun 28, 2022 The Hill Caroline Medina, Rose Khattar
How Environmental and Climate Injustice Affects the LGBTQI+ Community ArticleJune 16, 2022 How Environmental and Climate Injustice Affects the LGBTQI+ Community This Pride Month, policymakers and the environmental movement must consider how environmental injustice affects the LGBTQI+ community. Jun 16, 2022 Mikyla Reta
Fact Sheet: LGBT Workers in the Labor Market Fact SheetJune 1, 2022 Fact Sheet: LGBT Workers in the Labor Market New data from the Census Bureau reveal economic insecurity and labor market gaps experienced by LGBT people compared with non-LGBT populations. Jun 1, 2022 Caroline Medina, Lindsay Mahowald, Rose Khattar, 1 More Aurelia Glass
Collecting Data About LGBTQI+ and Other Sexual and Gender-Diverse Communities ReportMay 24, 2022 Collecting Data About LGBTQI+ and Other Sexual and Gender-Diverse Communities Expanding and enhancing data collection is critical to identifying and addressing the needs of LGBTQI+ communities. May 24, 2022 Caroline Medina, Lindsay Mahowald
LGBTQ+ Military Members and Veterans Face Economic, Housing, and Health Insecurities ArticleApril 28, 2022 LGBTQ+ Military Members and Veterans Face Economic, Housing, and Health Insecurities New analysis shows that LGBTQ+ service members and veterans face a bevy of social, economic, and health concerns—while contending with the legacy of discriminatory policies as well as ongoing social stigma and limits to benefits. Apr 28, 2022 Lindsay Mahowald
State Attacks Against LGBTQI+ Rights ArticleApril 13, 2022 State Attacks Against LGBTQI+ Rights Learn more about the discriminatory anti-LGBTQI+ bills advancing in states across the country and what can be done to oppose these damaging legislative attacks. Apr 13, 2022 Caroline Medina, Sharita Gruberg
New Opportunities for the Biden-Harris Administration To Create Good Jobs for LGBTQI+ Workers ReportApril 8, 2022 New Opportunities for the Biden-Harris Administration To Create Good Jobs for LGBTQI+ Workers For decades, the U.S. economy has left LGBTQI+ individuals and their families behind, but the Biden-Harris administration can use its existing authority to uplift LGBTQI+ workers. Apr 8, 2022 Aurelia Glass, Sharita Gruberg, Caroline Medina, 1 More Karla Walter
LGBTQI+ Nondiscrimination Laws Improve Economic, Physical, and Mental Well-Being ReportMarch 24, 2022 LGBTQI+ Nondiscrimination Laws Improve Economic, Physical, and Mental Well-Being Research demonstrates legal protections for LGBTQI+ individuals provide significant benefits for those individuals as well as for their broader communities. Mar 24, 2022 Lindsay Mahowald
The 2022 Legislative Landscape for LGBTQI+ Rights ArticleFebruary 1, 2022 The 2022 Legislative Landscape for LGBTQI+ Rights State-level attacks against LGBTQI+ rights are poised to continue in the year ahead, heightening the need for the Senate to pass the Equality Act. Feb 1, 2022 Sharita Gruberg, Caroline Medina
LGBTQI+ equality is central to health of our democracy In the NewsDecember 13, 2021 LGBTQI+ equality is central to health of our democracy Sharita Gruberg and Mark Bromley explain why the U.S. Senate must pass the Equality Act and outline why the full and inclusive participation of LGBTQI+ Americans strengthens our democracy. Dec 13, 2021 The Washington Blade Sharita Gruberg, Mark Bromley
‘Mayor Pete’ Past EventNovember 15, 2021 ‘Mayor Pete’ A Reel Progress Screening and Discussion Nov 15, 2021
LGBTQI+ Members of Generation Z Face Unique Social and Economic Concerns ArticleNovember 10, 2021 LGBTQI+ Members of Generation Z Face Unique Social and Economic Concerns Disproportionately high rates of discrimination in school, housing, and the workforce among young LGBTQI+ individuals negatively affects their well-being. Nov 10, 2021 Lindsay Mahowald, Edwith Theogene, Han Le, 1 More Ella Azoulay
The United States Must Advance Economic Security for Disabled LGBTQI+ Workers ReportNovember 3, 2021 The United States Must Advance Economic Security for Disabled LGBTQI+ Workers Data indicate that disabled LGBTQI+ workers experience higher rates of barriers to obtaining and maintaining employment, resulting in difficulties in obtaining economic security. Nov 3, 2021 Caroline Medina, Lindsay Mahowald, Thee Santos, 1 More Mia Ives-Rublee
Key Issues Facing People With Intersex Traits ArticleOctober 26, 2021 Key Issues Facing People With Intersex Traits New CAP data and analysis offer insights into the experiences of people with intersex traits. Oct 26, 2021 Caroline Medina, Lindsay Mahowald
Fact Sheet: Protecting and Advancing Health Care for Transgender Adult Communities Fact SheetAugust 25, 2021 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. Aug 25, 2021 Caroline Medina
Protecting and Advancing Health Care for Transgender Adult Communities ReportAugust 18, 2021 Protecting and Advancing Health Care for Transgender Adult Communities The federal government and policymakers must address health disparities and barriers to care for transgender communities by implementing holistic policy solutions. Aug 18, 2021 Caroline Medina, Thee Santos, Lindsay Mahowald, 1 More Sharita Gruberg
Hispanic LGBTQ Individuals Encounter Heightened Discrimination ArticleJuly 29, 2021 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. Jul 29, 2021 Lindsay Mahowald
Black LGBTQ Individuals Experience Heightened Levels of Discrimination ArticleJuly 13, 2021 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. Jul 13, 2021 Lindsay Mahowald
How the American Families Plan Would Benefit LGBTQI+ Households ArticleJune 28, 2021 How the American Families Plan Would Benefit LGBTQI+ Households The AFP’s robust investments in U.S. families and workers would support LGBTQI+ people. Jun 28, 2021 Caroline Medina
LGBTQ People of Color Encounter Heightened Discrimination ArticleJune 24, 2021 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. Jun 24, 2021 Lindsay Mahowald
4 Ways the U.S. Government Can Strengthen Refugee Resettlement for LGBTQI People ArticleJune 21, 2021 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. Jun 21, 2021 Sharita Gruberg
A Timeline of the Biden Administration’s Efforts To Support LGBTQ Equality in the First 100 Days ArticleApril 28, 2021 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. Apr 28, 2021 Caroline Medina, Thee Santos
Justice in Reentry for Formerly Incarcerated LGBTQ People and People Living With HIV ArticleApril 23, 2021 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. Apr 23, 2021 Thee Santos
Discrimination and Experiences Among LGBTQ People in the US: 2020 Survey Results InteractiveApril 21, 2021 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. Apr 21, 2021 Lindsay Mahowald, Mathew Brady, Caroline Medina
Millions Will Gain Nondiscrimination Protections Under the Equality Act ArticleApril 20, 2021 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. Apr 20, 2021 Caroline Medina, Lindsay Mahowald, Sharita Gruberg
The American Rescue Plan Act Will Significantly Address LGBTQ Poverty ArticleApril 13, 2021 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. Apr 13, 2021 Sharita Gruberg
Fact Sheet: The Importance of Sports Participation for Transgender Youth Fact SheetMarch 18, 2021 Fact Sheet: The Importance of Sports Participation for Transgender Youth Transgender students deserve full and equal access to the benefits of school sports participation. Mar 18, 2021 Shoshana K. Goldberg, Thee Santos
What You Need To Know About the Equality Act Fact SheetMarch 15, 2021 What You Need To Know About the Equality Act This fact sheet outlines how the Equality Act would provide much-needed civil rights protections for LGBTQ people, women, people of faith, and others. Mar 15, 2021 Thee Santos, Caroline Medina, Sharita Gruberg
Making the Case for Chosen Family in Paid Family and Medical Leave Policies ArticleFebruary 16, 2021 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. Feb 16, 2021 Lindsay Mahowald, Diana Boesch
Lessening the Pandemic’s Burden on LGBTQ Workers and Families ArticleFebruary 11, 2021 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. Feb 11, 2021 Caroline Medina, Lindsay Mahowald
Fair Play ReportFebruary 8, 2021 Fair Play Despite recent legislative pushback, schools across the country are recognizing the important benefits of equal participation in sports for all young people, including transgender youth. Feb 8, 2021 Shoshana K. Goldberg
Government Strategies To Address the Coronavirus Must Include Targeted Assistance for LGBTQ Communities ArticleFebruary 1, 2021 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. Feb 1, 2021 Caroline Medina, Lindsay Mahowald
Improving the Lives and Rights of LGBTQ People in America ReportJanuary 12, 2021 Improving the Lives and Rights of LGBTQ People in America The incoming Biden administration has stated its commitment to advancing LGBTQ equality, which will require undoing the harms caused during the last four years and by generations of discrimination, as well as proactively championing a progressive agenda. Jan 12, 2021 Caroline Medina, Sharita Gruberg, Lindsay Mahowald, 1 More Thee Santos
How Religion and LGBTQ Rights Intersect in Media Coverage ReportDecember 21, 2020 How Religion and LGBTQ Rights Intersect in Media Coverage A study of recent news articles across national and local media outlets reveals that media coverage of LGBTQ rights more often cites religiously identified sources who oppose LGBTQ equality than those who support it. Dec 21, 2020 Rucha Modi, Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons, Maggie Siddiqi, 1 More Rasheed Malik
Transforming U.S. Foreign Policy To Ensure Dignity and Rights for LGBTI People ReportNovember 16, 2020 Transforming U.S. Foreign Policy To Ensure Dignity and Rights for LGBTI People America must restore its leadership role in advancing LGBTI equality and human rights more broadly on the global stage. Nov 16, 2020 Phil Crehan, Susan Dicklitch-Nelson, Kerry-Jo Ford Lyn, 5 More Jay Gilliam, Sharita Gruberg, Ryan Kaminski, Chloe Schwenke, Ryan Thoreson
Supreme Court Case Could Give Taxpayer-Funded Service Providers a Broad License To Discriminate Against LGBTQ People ArticleOctober 20, 2020 Supreme Court Case Could Give Taxpayer-Funded Service Providers a Broad License To Discriminate Against LGBTQ People A case before the U.S. Supreme Court could allow discrimination against same-sex couples seeking to foster children and may also have broad negative impacts on nondiscrimination laws that affect a broad range of services and individuals. Oct 20, 2020 Lindsay Mahowald, Caroline Medina
Repealing the Affordable Care Act Would Have Devastating Impacts on LGBTQ People ArticleOctober 15, 2020 Repealing the Affordable Care Act Would Have Devastating Impacts on LGBTQ People New nationally representative data reveal significant gains for LGBTQ people under the Affordable Care Act. Oct 15, 2020 Caroline Medina, Lindsay Mahowald
The State of the LGBTQ Community in 2020 ReportOctober 6, 2020 The State of the LGBTQ Community in 2020 A comprehensive new study from the Center for American Progress finds that many LGBTQ people continue to face discrimination in their personal lives, in the workplace and the public sphere, and in their access to critical health care. Oct 6, 2020 Sharita Gruberg, Lindsay Mahowald, John Halpin
The Trump Administration’s Latest Attack on Transgender People Facing Homelessness ReportSeptember 3, 2020 The Trump Administration’s Latest Attack on Transgender People Facing Homelessness As homelessness among transgender people increases, the Trump administration is attempting to cruelly and illegally restrict their access to critically needed housing services. Sep 3, 2020 Thee Santos, Lindsay Mahowald, Sharita Gruberg
Beyond Bostock: The Future of LGBTQ Civil Rights ReportAugust 26, 2020 Beyond Bostock: The Future of LGBTQ Civil Rights The Supreme Court’s recent decision on workplace protections for LGBTQ people has far-reaching implications for LGBTQ rights. Aug 26, 2020 Sharita Gruberg
Expanding Definitions of Family in Federal Laws ReportMay 26, 2020 Expanding Definitions of Family in Federal Laws Federal statutory definitions of family often fail to reflect the wide diversity of family structures in the United States, which can be particularly harmful to members of the LGBTQ community. May 26, 2020 Frank J. Bewkes
Connecting the Dots: How the Trump Administration Misuses Religious Freedom To Create a License To Discriminate VideoMay 19, 2020 Connecting the Dots: How the Trump Administration Misuses Religious Freedom To Create a License To Discriminate This video examines how the Trump administration is expanding religious exemptions in an attempt to gut civil rights protections and codify discrimination against people of minority faiths, women, and people who are LGBTQ. May 19, 2020 Maggie Siddiqi, Kurt Mueller, Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons, 1 More Sharita Gruberg
Same-Sex Couples Experience Higher Unemployment Rates Throughout an Economic Recovery ArticleMay 5, 2020 Same-Sex Couples Experience Higher Unemployment Rates Throughout an Economic Recovery A new CAP analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data reveals same-sex couples have endured higher rates of unemployment nearly every year since 2014. May 5, 2020 Sharita Gruberg, Michael Madowitz
An Effective Response to the Coronavirus Requires Targeted Assistance for LGBTQ People ArticleApril 9, 2020 An Effective Response to the Coronavirus Requires Targeted Assistance for LGBTQ People The COVID-19 pandemic threatens to exacerbate the economic insecurity and health disparities that LGBTQ people and their families already face in the United States. Apr 9, 2020 Sharita Gruberg
Unequal Application of the Marital Presumption of Parentage for Same-Sex Parents ArticleNovember 25, 2019 Unequal Application of the Marital Presumption of Parentage for Same-Sex Parents The scope of the marital presumption of parentage must be expanded to be more LGBTQ-inclusive. Nov 25, 2019 Frank J. Bewkes
HHS Proposal Puts Millions of Americans at Risk of Discrimination When Accessing Federally Funded Services ArticleNovember 5, 2019 HHS Proposal Puts Millions of Americans at Risk of Discrimination When Accessing Federally Funded Services A new proposal from the Department of Health and Human Services would give grantees a license to discriminate using billions in taxpayer dollars. Nov 5, 2019 Laura E. Durso, Sharita Gruberg
LGBTQ Dreamers Fear Detention and Deportation and Need DACA’s Protections ArticleOctober 17, 2019 LGBTQ Dreamers Fear Detention and Deportation and Need DACA’s Protections A new survey shows that LGBTQ DACA recipients fear the consequences of losing the program’s protections. Oct 17, 2019 Sharita Gruberg, Laura E. Durso, Tom K. Wong
A Closer Look at Bisexual People of Color Fact SheetSeptember 27, 2019 A Closer Look at Bisexual People of Color This analysis examines differences in health outcomes and caregiving by sexual orientation for white people and people of color. Sep 27, 2019 Shabab Ahmed Mirza
9 LGBTQ Faith Leaders to Watch in 2019 ArticleSeptember 9, 2019 9 LGBTQ Faith Leaders to Watch in 2019 These nine LGBTQ faith leaders work to resist injustice and articulate a moral vision for the United States. Sep 9, 2019 Emily London, Maggie Siddiqi, Luke Wallis
The Nondiscrimination Protections of Millions of Workers Are Under Threat ReportSeptember 3, 2019 The Nondiscrimination Protections of Millions of Workers Are Under Threat The U.S. Department of Labor is trying to undermine nondiscrimination protections for employees of federal contractors—a move that would harm millions of workers, including countless LGBTQ people. Sep 3, 2019 Frank J. Bewkes, Caitlin Rooney
The Dire Consequences of the Trump Administration’s Attack on Transgender People’s Access to Shelters ArticleJuly 31, 2019 The Dire Consequences of the Trump Administration’s Attack on Transgender People’s Access to Shelters The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s proposed rollback of the Equal Access Rule will worsen discrimination that transgender people face. Jul 31, 2019 Sarah Kellman, Laura E. Durso, Sharita Gruberg, 1 More Caitlin Rooney
Secretary DeVos Is Failing to Protect the Civil Rights of LGBTQ Students ReportJuly 29, 2019 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. Jul 29, 2019 Shabab Ahmed Mirza, Frank J. Bewkes
Attack on the ACA ArticleJuly 19, 2019 Attack on the ACA Insurance companies could save billions of dollars under the Trump administration’s proposed rule to undermine patient protections under the Affordable Care Act. Jul 19, 2019 Sharita Gruberg
5 Ways People of Faith Have Led LGBTQ Advocacy Efforts Since the 1969 Stonewall Riots ArticleJune 27, 2019 5 Ways People of Faith Have Led LGBTQ Advocacy Efforts Since the 1969 Stonewall Riots People of faith have been at the forefront of the fight for LGBTQ rights for more than 50 years. Jun 27, 2019 Emily London
Going Bold to Protect LGBTQ Equality VideoMay 17, 2019 Going Bold to Protect LGBTQ Equality The Equality Act would help to ensure that all Americans, including LGBTQ people, receive full equality under the law. May 17, 2019 Laura E. Durso, Kurt Mueller, Jasmine Hardy
The Urgency of Equality, With Charlotte Clymer and Laura Durso PodcastMay 16, 2019 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. May 16, 2019 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Kyle Epstein, 1 More Chris Ford
HHS Budget Would Fund Discrimination at Expense of Civil Rights Enforcement ArticleApril 25, 2019 HHS Budget Would Fund Discrimination at Expense of Civil Rights Enforcement President Trump’s HHS budget request to Congress slashes funding for civil rights enforcement and patient privacy protections while increasing funding for religious exemptions. Apr 25, 2019 Sharita Gruberg
Religious Liberty Should Do No Harm ReportApril 11, 2019 Religious Liberty Should Do No Harm Policymakers should ensure that religious liberty extends to all Americans—and that it is not misused as a license to discriminate. Apr 11, 2019 Emily London, Maggie Siddiqi
Faith Leaders Rally in Support of the Equality Act VideoApril 9, 2019 Faith Leaders Rally in Support of the Equality Act Faith leaders across the United States are showing support for the Equality Act, a bill that would grant members of the LGBTQ community consistent protections. Apr 9, 2019 Kurt Mueller, Emily London, Rob Keithan, 1 More Laura E. Durso
6 Communities That Trump’s Latest SNAP Proposal Would Hurt Most ArticleMarch 29, 2019 6 Communities That Trump’s Latest SNAP Proposal Would Hurt Most President Trump’s end run around Congress would take nutrition assistance away from at least 755,000 people. Mar 29, 2019 Donovan Hicks
Reclaiming Religious Freedom ArticleFebruary 5, 2019 Reclaiming Religious Freedom The right to religious freedom is an essential American protection, yet it has been distorted in recent years to cause harm and discrimination. Feb 5, 2019 Emily London, Maggie Siddiqi
Anti-LGBTQ Discrimination Took a Foster Child From Her Loving Foster Dads VideoNovember 20, 2018 Anti-LGBTQ Discrimination Took a Foster Child From Her Loving Foster Dads John Freml—whose foster daughter was taken from his home—is one of a growing number of LGBTQ individuals who has faced discrimination in adoption and foster care. Nov 20, 2018 Jasmine Hardy, Frank J. Bewkes
Welcoming All Families ReportNovember 20, 2018 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. Nov 20, 2018 Frank J. Bewkes, Shabab Ahmed Mirza, Caitlin Rooney, 3 More Laura E. Durso, Joe Kroll, Elly Wong
People of Faith Support LGBTQ Equality in a Philadelphia Child Welfare Case ArticleNovember 1, 2018 People of Faith Support LGBTQ Equality in a Philadelphia Child Welfare Case Religious organizations and people of faith affirm that LGBTQ individuals should be allowed to adopt and foster children from child welfare organizations without facing discrimination. Nov 1, 2018 Emily London
Disaggregating the Data for Bisexual People Fact SheetSeptember 24, 2018 Disaggregating the Data for Bisexual People A new analysis from the Center for American Progress shows key differences in health, economic security, and other indicators between bisexual and monosexual people. Sep 24, 2018 Shabab Ahmed Mirza
Protecting Basic Living Standards for LGBTQ People ReportAugust 13, 2018 Protecting Basic Living Standards for LGBTQ People New data show that nutrition and housing assistance, Medicaid, and unemployment benefits are critical to LGBTQ people’s economic security. Aug 13, 2018 Caitlin Rooney, Charlie Whittington, Laura E. Durso
Women and LGBTQ Deportees Face Compounded Dangers Upon Return ArticleAugust 10, 2018 Women and LGBTQ Deportees Face Compounded Dangers Upon Return Forcing women and LGBTQ immigrants to return to Mexico and Central America could put them in grave danger. Aug 10, 2018 Binh X. Ngo
The State of the LGBTQ Community in the Labor Market: Pre-June 2018 Jobs Day Release ArticleJuly 5, 2018 The State of the LGBTQ Community in the Labor Market: Pre-June 2018 Jobs Day Release Lack of data prevents analysis of the true health of a tighter labor market, especially with the LGBTQ community. Jul 5, 2018 Shabab Ahmed Mirza, Daniella Zessoules, Galen Hendricks, 2 More Michael Madowitz, Laura E. Durso
Trump’s Executive Order Rewards Private Prison Campaign Donors ArticleJune 28, 2018 Trump’s Executive Order Rewards Private Prison Campaign Donors Private prison companies—which often do not operate in immigrants’ best interests and have donated large sums of money to President Trump—stand to make billions of dollars from the administration’s policy. Jun 28, 2018 Sharita Gruberg
ICE’s Rejection of Its Own Rules Is Placing LGBT Immigrants at Severe Risk of Sexual Abuse ArticleMay 30, 2018 ICE’s Rejection of Its Own Rules Is Placing LGBT Immigrants at Severe Risk of Sexual Abuse New analysis finds that LGBT immigrants in ICE custody are 97 times more likely to be sexually assaulted than the general population. May 30, 2018 Sharita Gruberg
Bold Ideas for State Action ReportMay 10, 2018 Bold Ideas for State Action Americans are ready for states—the laboratories of democracy—to offer a new progressive vision for shared prosperity. This report presents a menu of state policy priorities to help people secure good jobs and good wages and to support strong and healthy communities in which all people are treated fairly and equitably. May 10, 2018 Center for American Progress
Religious Liberty for a Select Few ReportApril 3, 2018 Religious Liberty for a Select Few Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ guidance is already empowering appointees throughout the administration to attack the equality and legal protections of LGBTQ people, women, and religious minorities. Apr 3, 2018 Sharita Gruberg, Frank J. Bewkes, Elizabeth Platt, 2 More Katherine Franke, Claire Markham
Love, Loss, and the Fight for Acceptance PodcastMarch 29, 2018 Love, Loss, and the Fight for Acceptance Igor chats with Sarah McBride, an author and transgender activist, about her experiences as a transgender woman, her relationship with her late husband, and the harmful policies of the Trump administration. Mar 29, 2018 Igor Volsky, Sally Tucker, Rachel Rosen
The ACA’s LGBTQ Nondiscrimination Regulations Prove Crucial ReportMarch 7, 2018 The ACA’s LGBTQ Nondiscrimination Regulations Prove Crucial New analysis by CAP further explains the range of health care discrimination faced by LGBTQ people and HHS's critical role in combatting it under Section 1557. Mar 7, 2018 Sharita Gruberg, Frank J. Bewkes
Fact Sheets: President Trump’s FY 2019 Budget Harms Nearly Every Community Across the Country Fact SheetFebruary 16, 2018 Fact Sheets: President Trump’s FY 2019 Budget Harms Nearly Every Community Across the Country Trump’s budget is an unmitigated disaster for everyday Americans—including women, people with disabilities, LGBTQ individuals, communities of color, and more. Feb 16, 2018 Eliza Schultz, Katherine Gallagher Robbins, Rejane Frederick, 7 More Silva Mathema, Connor Maxwell, Heidi Schultheis, Anusha Ravi, Leila Schochet, Leonard Scott IV, Shabab Ahmed Mirza
Serving LGBTQ Immigrants and Building Welcoming Communities ReportJanuary 24, 2018 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. Jan 24, 2018 Sharita Gruberg, Caitlin Rooney, Ashe McGovern, 2 More Shabab Ahmed Mirza, Laura E. Durso
Discrimination Prevents LGBTQ People From Accessing Health Care ArticleJanuary 18, 2018 Discrimination Prevents LGBTQ People From Accessing Health Care New data from the Center for American Progress show that LGBTQ people frequently avoid health care and experience discrimination in these settings, underscoring the importance of ACA. Jan 18, 2018 Shabab Ahmed Mirza, Caitlin Rooney
Tales and Truth in the Masterpiece Cakeshop Arguments ArticleDecember 7, 2017 Tales and Truth in the Masterpiece Cakeshop Arguments A ruling for Charlie Craig and David Mullins would dispel three key misunderstandings and underscore the dignity of LGBTQ people. Dec 7, 2017 Claire Markham
How Masterpiece Cakeshop Can Undermine Civil Rights VideoDecember 1, 2017 How Masterpiece Cakeshop Can Undermine Civil Rights The U.S. Supreme Court could undermine civil rights for the LGBTQ community in Masterpiece Cakeshop. Dec 1, 2017 Jasmine Hardy, Claire Markham, Jake Faleschini, 1 More Laura E. Durso
The Harms of Refusing Service to LGBTQ People and Other Marginalized Communities ReportNovember 29, 2017 The Harms of Refusing Service to LGBTQ People and Other Marginalized Communities New research shows that, in addition to negatively impacting mental and physical health, discriminatory service refusals undermine LGBTQ people’s access to services. Nov 29, 2017 Caitlin Rooney, Laura E. Durso
Masterpiece Cakeshop Ruling Could Turn Back the Clock 50 Years ArticleNovember 16, 2017 Masterpiece Cakeshop Ruling Could Turn Back the Clock 50 Years The case to be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court is not about cakes or even just the LGBTQ community; it’s a fight for civil rights and the kind of society Americans want to live in. Nov 16, 2017 Frank J. Bewkes, Billy Corriher
Senate Rapidly Confirming Trump Judges Who Want to Limit Marriage Equality ArticleNovember 16, 2017 Senate Rapidly Confirming Trump Judges Who Want to Limit Marriage Equality President Trump has nominated a series of judges whose records suggest a prejudice against LGBTQ people. Nov 16, 2017 Billy Corriher
People Need Paid Leave Policies That Cover Chosen Family ReportOctober 30, 2017 People Need Paid Leave Policies That Cover Chosen Family Nearly one-third of people in the United States have taken leave to support a chosen family member’s health needs—but public policy largely fails to support them. Oct 30, 2017 Katherine Gallagher Robbins, Laura E. Durso, Frank J. Bewkes, 1 More Eliza Schultz
What Ending DACA Means for LGBTQ Dreamers ArticleOctober 11, 2017 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. Oct 11, 2017 Sharita Gruberg
Mississippi Faith Leaders Fight Discrimination VideoOctober 10, 2017 Mississippi Faith Leaders Fight Discrimination Faith leaders in Mississippi combat a discriminatory bill targeting members of the LGBTQ community. Oct 10, 2017 Claire Markham, Sejal Singh, Andrew Satter, 1 More Aki Suzuki
Advancing LGBTQ Equality Through Local Executive Action ReportAugust 25, 2017 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. Aug 25, 2017 Laura E. Durso, Caitlin Rooney, Sharita Gruberg, 5 More Sejal Singh, Shabab Ahmed Mirza, Frank J. Bewkes, Aaron Ridings, Daniel Clark
Who Seeks Religious Accommodations to Providing Contraceptive Coverage? ArticleAugust 11, 2017 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. Aug 11, 2017 Laura E. Durso, Sharita Gruberg, Jamila Taylor, 1 More Theresa Chalhoub
How the Religious Liberty Executive Order Licenses Discrimination ArticleJuly 31, 2017 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. Jul 31, 2017 Rebecca Buckwalter-Poza, Sharita Gruberg
A Crisis Moment for the LGBT Community PodcastJuly 27, 2017 A Crisis Moment for the LGBT Community Michele and Igor discuss President Trump's announcement to bar transgender people from serving—in any capacity—in the nation's armed forces. Jul 27, 2017 Michele L. Jawando, Igor Volsky, Sally Tucker, 1 More Rachel Rosen
Betsy DeVos: Secretary of Discrimination? ArticleJuly 12, 2017 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. Jul 12, 2017 Coleton Whitaker, Sejal Singh, Stephenie Johnson
The Senate Health Care Bill Would Be Devastating for LGBTQ People ArticleJuly 6, 2017 The Senate Health Care Bill Would Be Devastating for LGBTQ People LGBTQ people are disproportionately likely to be uninsured. The ACA narrowed the coverage gap, and the Senate health care bill could undo that progress. Jul 6, 2017 Kellan Baker, Sejal Singh, Shabab Ahmed Mirza, 1 More Laura E. Durso
Wage Discrimination: Behind the Numbers ArticleJuly 5, 2017 Wage Discrimination: Behind the Numbers Understanding the breadth of wage discrimination charges is critical to ensuring that the United States pursues solutions responsive to the diverse needs of workers. Jul 5, 2017 Jocelyn Frye, Kaitlin Holmes
The Pulse Shootings, One Year Later VideoJune 12, 2017 The Pulse Shootings, One Year Later One year after the Pulse nightclub shootings, survivors, activists, and advocates reflect on how they turned tragedy into action following the shooting, and how to protect all Americans from gun violence and discrimination. Jun 12, 2017 Andrew Satter, Aki Suzuki, Hayden Duncan
The Trump Budget Neglects Basic Protections and Funds a Deportation Force Instead ArticleMay 23, 2017 The Trump Budget Neglects Basic Protections and Funds a Deportation Force Instead The Trump budget would undermine enforcement of civil rights protections and access to justice while funding a policy of mass deportation. May 23, 2017 Sharita Gruberg, Philip E. Wolgin, Tom Jawetz, 6 More Jamila Taylor, Danyelle Solomon, Frank J. Bewkes, Michela Zonta, Jackie Odum, Harry Stein
Widespread Discrimination Continues to Shape LGBT People’s Lives in Both Subtle and Significant Ways ArticleMay 2, 2017 Widespread Discrimination Continues to Shape LGBT People’s Lives in Both Subtle and Significant Ways New research shows that one in four LGBT people report experiencing discrimination in 2016. The research shows LGBT people frequently make significant changes to their everyday lives to avoid discrimination. May 2, 2017 Sejal Singh, Laura E. Durso
Trump’s First 100 Days in 100 Seconds VideoApril 28, 2017 Trump’s First 100 Days in 100 Seconds Watch a 100-second run-down of Trump's chaotic first 100 days. Apr 28, 2017 Center for American Progress
100 Ways, in 100 Days, that Trump Has Hurt Americans ArticleApril 26, 2017 100 Ways, in 100 Days, that Trump Has Hurt Americans Trump’s actions during his first 100 days in office have time and again benefitted corporations and the wealthy at the expense of ordinary Americans. Apr 26, 2017 Center for American Progress
How Police Entanglement with Immigration Enforcement Puts LGBTQ Lives at Risk ReportApril 12, 2017 How Police Entanglement with Immigration Enforcement Puts LGBTQ Lives at Risk Collaboration between law enforcement and immigration enforcement undermines public safety by making police departments deportation forces rather than protectors of people facing extreme risk of violence. Apr 12, 2017 Sharita Gruberg
North Carolina’s Bathroom Ban Compromise Is a Shell Game ArticleApril 7, 2017 North Carolina’s Bathroom Ban Compromise Is a Shell Game State legislators used a basketball game as the bargaining chip to deny fellow North Carolinians their human rights and dignity. Apr 7, 2017 Sam Fulwood III
People of Faith Are Increasingly Vocal Supporters of Transgender Justice ArticleMarch 29, 2017 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. Mar 29, 2017 Claire Markham, Tracy Wolf
People of Faith Support Transgender Rights ArticleMarch 29, 2017 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. Mar 29, 2017 Claire Markham, Tracy Wolf
Gorsuch Signals an Extreme Threat to LGBT Rights ArticleMarch 24, 2017 Gorsuch Signals an Extreme Threat to LGBT Rights Neil Gorsuch’s refusal to recognize LGBT people as a class during his confirmation hearing could signal a threat to the future of LGBT equality. Mar 24, 2017 Sharita Gruberg, Rebecca Buckwalter-Poza
Why Repealing the Affordable Care Act Is Bad Medicine for LGBT Communities ArticleMarch 22, 2017 Why Repealing the Affordable Care Act Is Bad Medicine for LGBT Communities New research shows that the American Health Care Act would hurt millions of LGBT people by depriving them of health insurance coverage and health care. Mar 22, 2017 Kellan Baker, Laura E. Durso
Judge Gorsuch Threatens the Dignity of LGBT People ArticleMarch 20, 2017 Judge Gorsuch Threatens the Dignity of LGBT People The constitutional right to dignity is critical to LGBT people. Gorsuch is likely to reject that right. Mar 20, 2017 Rebecca Buckwalter-Poza
The Trump Administration Is Rolling Back Data Collection on LGBT Older Adults ArticleMarch 20, 2017 The Trump Administration Is Rolling Back Data Collection on LGBT Older Adults The Trump administration is ending vital data collection programs about LGBT seniors and people with disabilities, erasing disparities and potential discrimination in federal programs. Mar 20, 2017 Sejal Singh, Laura E. Durso, Aaron Tax
Separating Mothers from their Children at the Border Is Wrong and Costly ArticleMarch 13, 2017 Separating Mothers from their Children at the Border Is Wrong and Costly Besides being morally reprehensible, separating families at the border will cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars. Mar 13, 2017 Sharita Gruberg, Jennifer Podkul, Philip E. Wolgin
The Trump Administration’s Dangerous Attempt to Redefine Religious Liberty ArticleFebruary 7, 2017 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. Feb 7, 2017 Claire Markham
13 Facts that Set the Record Straight on DeVos ArticleJanuary 31, 2017 13 Facts that Set the Record Straight on DeVos During her confirmation hearing, Betsy DeVos expressed confusion and avoided questions. Here’s what her record shows. Jan 31, 2017 Stephenie Johnson, Coleton Whitaker
LGBT Refugees’ Lives Depend on the U.S. Resettlement Program ArticleJanuary 30, 2017 LGBT Refugees’ Lives Depend on the U.S. Resettlement Program Suspending the refugee resettlement program leaves LGBT people trapped in hostile countries. Jan 30, 2017 Sharita Gruberg
Tom Price Would Jeopardize LGBT People’s Health and Wellness ArticleJanuary 18, 2017 Tom Price Would Jeopardize LGBT People’s Health and Wellness The job of the health and human services secretary is to fight discrimination in health care—but Rep. Price’s anti-LGBT record suggests that he may exacerbate it instead. Jan 18, 2017 Sejal Singh, Laura E. Durso
Diversifying and Strengthening Our National Security Workforce ArticleJanuary 10, 2017 Diversifying and Strengthening Our National Security Workforce Federal agencies must sustain the efforts undertaken by President Barack Obama to ensure that the U.S. national security workforce reflects the talent and experience of the entire country. Jan 10, 2017 Trevor Sutton, Carolyn Kenney
Attorney General Nominee Jeff Sessions Threatens Basic LGBT Rights ArticleJanuary 6, 2017 Attorney General Nominee Jeff Sessions Threatens Basic LGBT Rights Jeff Sessions has a long history of opposing civil rights and LGBT equality. As attorney general, he would have the power to roll them back. Jan 6, 2017 Sejal Singh, Laura E. Durso
Community Schools Can Make a Difference for LGBTQ Youth ArticleDecember 12, 2016 Community Schools Can Make a Difference for LGBTQ Youth Services provided at school can remove barriers to learning for all students. Dec 12, 2016 Aaron Ridings, Daniel Clark
Nondiscrimination Protections for LGBTQ Communities ReportDecember 8, 2016 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. Dec 8, 2016 Ashe McGovern, Sarah McBride, Sharita Gruberg
Making Paid Leave Work for Every Family ReportDecember 1, 2016 Making Paid Leave Work for Every Family Inconsistent and restrictive family definitions have historically marginalized many families, but improvements can be made to serve a fuller range of diverse family structures, especially LGBTQ families. Dec 1, 2016 Moira Bowman, Laura E. Durso, Sharita Gruberg, 5 More Marcella Kocolatos, Kalpana Krishnamurthy, Jared Make, Ashe McGovern, Katherine Gallagher Robbins
ICE Officers Overwhelmingly Use Their Discretion to Detain LGBT Immigrants ReportOctober 26, 2016 ICE Officers Overwhelmingly Use Their Discretion to Detain LGBT Immigrants New data reveal an increase in the use of detention for LGBT immigrants despite protocols to reduce unnecessary detention. Oct 26, 2016 Sharita Gruberg
Supporting Two-Spirit/Native American LGBT People ArticleOctober 17, 2016 Supporting Two-Spirit/Native American LGBT People A growing number of tribal leaders and organizations affirm two-spirit tribal citizens through policy and action. Oct 17, 2016 Aaron Ridings, Se-ah-dom Edmo
Two-Spirit/Native American LGBT People InteractiveOctober 17, 2016 Two-Spirit/Native American LGBT People This interactive map of the United States highlights Native American tribes' historical terms for two-spirit people, which refers to the historical and current indigenous people whose individual spirits are a blend of female and male spirits. Oct 17, 2016 Aaron Ridings
Elected Judges Rule Against LGBT Rights More Often Than Appointed Judges ArticleOctober 13, 2016 Elected Judges Rule Against LGBT Rights More Often Than Appointed Judges A recent study shows that elected judges are more likely to rule against LGBT rights, as illustrated by the recently terminated political career of an Alabama judge. Oct 13, 2016 Billy Corriher
State ID Card Policies for LGBTQ Youths Experiencing Homelessness Fact SheetSeptember 28, 2016 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. Sep 28, 2016 Shabab Ahmed Mirza, Steven Soto, Caitlin Rooney
How the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Can End Its Reliance on Private Prisons ArticleSeptember 14, 2016 How the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Can End Its Reliance on Private Prisons The Department of Homeland Security should follow the Bureau of Prison’s lead and take steps to reduce—and ultimately eliminate—its use of private prisons. Sep 14, 2016 Sharita Gruberg, Tom Jawetz
Expanding Support Systems for Socially Isolated LGBT and American Indian Seniors ArticleSeptember 1, 2016 Expanding Support Systems for Socially Isolated LGBT and American Indian Seniors Adequate social and economic support is essential to ensure the economic security, health, and well-being of vulnerable seniors and their caregivers. Sep 1, 2016 Laura E. Durso, Katherine Gallagher Robbins, Ashe McGovern, 2 More Shabab Ahmed Mirza, Jackie Odum
The Impact of the Affordable Care Act on LGBTQ Youth Experiencing Homelessness ReportAugust 31, 2016 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. Aug 31, 2016 Shabab Ahmed Mirza, Kellan Baker
The Medicaid Program and LGBT Communities: Overview and Policy Recommendations ReportAugust 9, 2016 The Medicaid Program and LGBT Communities: Overview and Policy Recommendations As Medicaid celebrates its 51st birthday, recent and future changes to the program can help ensure that its benefits reach everyone who needs them, including LGBT people and their families. Aug 9, 2016 Kellan Baker, Ashe McGovern, Sharita Gruberg, 1 More Andrew Cray
Helping State and Local Officials Advocate for LGBT Communities ArticleJune 8, 2016 Helping State and Local Officials Advocate for LGBT Communities A new CAP toolkit provides resources to build support for nondiscrimination protections, oppose discrimination, and collect data on LGBT people in your community. Jun 8, 2016 Aaron Ridings, Erin Cohan
How Overly Broad Religious Exemptions Are Putting Children at Risk of Sexual Abuse ArticleMay 12, 2016 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. May 12, 2016 Sharita Gruberg, Carolyn Davis, Victor Lopez
The Human Toll of North Carolina’s H.B. 2 VideoMay 5, 2016 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. May 5, 2016 Andrew Satter, Sarah McBride
Discriminatory Legislation Seeks to Strip Workplace Protections for LGBT Workers ArticleMay 3, 2016 Discriminatory Legislation Seeks to Strip Workplace Protections for LGBT Workers New amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act would grant a broad exemption to discriminate for many federal contractors. May 3, 2016 Sarah McBride, Aaron Ridings
North Carolina’s Discriminatory H.B. 2 Threatens More Than Half Billion Dollars in Economic Activity ArticleApril 13, 2016 North Carolina’s Discriminatory H.B. 2 Threatens More Than Half Billion Dollars in Economic Activity North Carolina’s mean-spirited, anti-LGBT legislation could cost the state’s economy nearly half a billion dollars and counting in private-sector economic activity. Apr 13, 2016 Shabab Ahmed Mirza, Sarah McBride, Laura E. Durso
Advancing Progressive Religious Liberty in 2016 ReportMarch 30, 2016 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. Mar 30, 2016 Carolyn Davis
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Data Collection in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System ReportMarch 29, 2016 Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Data Collection in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Collecting sexual orientation and gender identity data via BRFSS is an important part of better understanding and addressing the health disparities that affect the LGBT population. Mar 29, 2016 Kellan Baker, Margaret Hughes
How to Collect Data About LGBT Communities Fact SheetMarch 15, 2016 How to Collect Data About LGBT Communities Collecting more and better data about sexual orientation and gender identity is essential to meet the needs of LGBT people and their families across the United States. Mar 15, 2016 Kellan Baker, Laura E. Durso, Aaron Ridings
Fired for Being Who I Am: The Fight for LGBT Equality Continues VideoFebruary 16, 2016 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. Feb 16, 2016 Kulsum Ebrahim, Sarah McBride, Claire Markham
Clear Guidance on Humanitarian Parole Is Needed to Reunite Same-Sex Partners Who Are Unable to Legally Marry ArticleFebruary 11, 2016 Clear Guidance on Humanitarian Parole Is Needed to Reunite Same-Sex Partners Who Are Unable to Legally Marry Even with marriage equality, same-sex couples continue to face separation under U.S. immigration laws. Feb 11, 2016 Sharita Gruberg
The Economic Cost of Overly Broad RFRAs ArticleFebruary 4, 2016 The Economic Cost of Overly Broad RFRAs Anti-LGBT religious exemption laws pose a serious risk to state economies. Feb 4, 2016 Sarah McBride
Building Transgender-Inclusive Faith Communities VideoJanuary 19, 2016 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. Jan 19, 2016 Andrew Satter, Sarah McBride, Bishop Gene Robinson, 1 More Samuel Chang
Discrimination Against Transgender Women Seeking Access to Homeless Shelters Fact SheetJanuary 7, 2016 Discrimination Against Transgender Women Seeking Access to Homeless Shelters Tests in four states reveal that transgender homeless women face discrimination in accessing shelter. Jan 7, 2016 Caitlin Rooney, Laura E. Durso, Sharita Gruberg
How For-Profit Companies Are Driving Immigration Detention Policies ReportDecember 18, 2015 How For-Profit Companies Are Driving Immigration Detention Policies Companies’ quest for greater profits is expanding the immigration custody system at the expense of the health, safety, and rights of immigrants. Dec 18, 2015 Sharita Gruberg
LGBT Inclusion in Sports ReportDecember 18, 2015 LGBT Inclusion in Sports Study results suggest that professional teams that endorse an LGBT-inclusive vision of diversity in sports are viewed favorably by the public and could gain support from LGBT fans. Dec 18, 2015 Laura E. Durso, Sarah McBride, Caitlin Rooney
A Handful of Elected State Judges Continue to Deny Marriage Equality ReportDecember 1, 2015 A Handful of Elected State Judges Continue to Deny Marriage Equality Judges and magistrates in some southern states are still defying the U.S. Supreme Court’s marriage equality decision. Dec 1, 2015 Billy Corriher
Infographic: The Equality Act Explained ArticleNovember 23, 2015 Infographic: The Equality Act Explained LGBT people still lack basic nondiscrimination protections throughout daily life. The Equality Act would modernize the nation’s nondiscrimination laws to include everyone. Nov 23, 2015 Sarah McBride
Obama Administration Makes Refugee Program More LGBT-Inclusive ArticleOctober 30, 2015 Obama Administration Makes Refugee Program More LGBT-Inclusive The U.S. Department of State’s recent inclusion of same-sex partners as a family reunification refugee priority category will improve access to the refugee program for LGBT families. Oct 30, 2015 Sharita Gruberg
Why LGBT People Can Still Face Discrimination in Housing VideoOctober 22, 2015 Why LGBT People Can Still Face Discrimination in Housing Learn more about why LGBT people can still face discrimination when attempting to buy or rent a home. Oct 22, 2015 Sharita Gruberg, Sarah McBride
Living Without Protections VideoOctober 21, 2015 Living Without Protections Thirty-one states lack comprehensive sexual orientation and gender identity legal protections, which puts lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender, or LGBT, Americans who live in these states at risk. Oct 21, 2015 Andrew Satter, Sarah McBride, Kulsum Ebrahim
Restoring the Balance ReportOctober 20, 2015 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. Oct 20, 2015 Carolyn Davis, Laura E. Durso, Carmel Martin, 8 More Donna Barry, Billy Corriher, Sharita Gruberg, Jeff Krehely, Sarah McBride, Ian Millhiser, Anisha Singh, Sally Steenland
Expanding ID Card Access for LGBT Homeless Youth ReportOctober 1, 2015 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. Oct 1, 2015 Hannah Hussey
Why LGBT People Can Still Face Credit Discrimination VideoSeptember 22, 2015 Why LGBT People Can Still Face Credit Discrimination Learn more about why LGBT people can still face discrimination when trying to access credit. Sep 22, 2015 Laura E. Durso, Sarah McBride
Filling in the Map: The Need for LGBT Data Collection ArticleSeptember 16, 2015 Filling in the Map: The Need for LGBT Data Collection Federally supported population surveys need to keep up with the growing visibility of LGBT issues by beginning to routinely collect data on sexual orientation and gender identity. Sep 16, 2015 Kellan Baker, Laura E. Durso
Why LGBT Workers Can Still Face Discrimination VideoSeptember 15, 2015 Why LGBT Workers Can Still Face Discrimination Learn more about why LGBT workers can still face discrimination on the job. Sep 15, 2015 Sarah McBride
Why LGBT Students Can Still Face Discrimination at School VideoAugust 31, 2015 Why LGBT Students Can Still Face Discrimination at School Learn more about why LGBT students can still face discrimination in education. Aug 31, 2015 Hannah Hussey, Sarah McBride
Why LGBT People Can Still Be Denied Service VideoAugust 24, 2015 Why LGBT People Can Still Be Denied Service Learn more about why LGBT Americans can still be denied goods and services throughout the economy. Aug 24, 2015 Sarah McBride, Andrew Cray
Disability Justice Is LGBT Justice: A Conversation with Movement Leaders ArticleJuly 30, 2015 Disability Justice Is LGBT Justice: A Conversation with Movement Leaders The LGBT and disability movements have both seen tremendous progress in the past decades—but much work remains. In this podcast, movement leaders discuss the personal and political intersections of the work that lies ahead. Jul 30, 2015 Emmett Patterson, Margaret Hughes, Andrew Cray, 1 More Hannah Hussey
Expanding Protections for LGBT People Strengthens Protections for Us All ArticleJuly 30, 2015 Expanding Protections for LGBT People Strengthens Protections for Us All New legislation to amend existing federal nondiscrimination laws to expressly include lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans will fortify and further protect the freedoms and rights of all Americans. Jul 30, 2015 Laura E. Durso, Sarah McBride
Their Baby Was Denied Access to Care Because They Are Gay VideoJuly 21, 2015 Their Baby Was Denied Access to Care Because They Are Gay LGBT couple Krista and Jami Contreras discuss what happened when they took their infant daughter to the pediatrician for the first time. Jul 21, 2015 Andrew Satter, Sarah McBride
Infographic: The Discrimination that Remains Beyond Marriage ArticleJune 29, 2015 Infographic: The Discrimination that Remains Beyond Marriage Despite our nation’s progress on marriage equality, it remains legal to discriminate against LGBT workers, customers, students, renters, and homebuyers in a majority of states. Jun 29, 2015 Sarah McBride
Building a More Inclusive National Park System for All Americans ReportJune 24, 2015 Building a More Inclusive National Park System for All Americans Congress and the president should work to conserve places that better reflect America’s diverse population and help engage new generations to visit and explore their shared heritage and resources. Jun 24, 2015 Nidhi Thakar, Claire Moser, Laura E. Durso
Humanitarian Diplomacy ReportJune 18, 2015 Humanitarian Diplomacy CAP data analysis provides insights into the challenges that LGBT people seeking asylum in the United States face and underscores the need for the government to collect sexual orientation and gender identity data. Jun 18, 2015 Sharita Gruberg, Rachel West
The Countries From Which LGBT People Are Seeking Asylum InteractiveJune 18, 2015 The Countries From Which LGBT People Are Seeking Asylum Data analysis provides insight into the countries that LGBT asylum seekers come from and their experiences in the asylum process. Jun 18, 2015 Sharita Gruberg, Andrew Lomax
Strengthening Child Welfare Systems by Resisting LGBT Discrimination ArticleJune 3, 2015 Strengthening Child Welfare Systems by Resisting LGBT Discrimination Religious exemption laws would deny loving homes to vulnerable youth. Jun 3, 2015 Carolyn Davis, Hannah Hussey
No Way Out: Congress’ Bed Quota Traps LGBT Immigrants in Detention ArticleMay 14, 2015 No Way Out: Congress’ Bed Quota Traps LGBT Immigrants in Detention Data obtained by CAP through a Freedom of Information Act request reveal that Immigration and Customs Enforcement elected to detain 68 percent of LGBT immigrants who were eligible for release in fiscal year 2014. May 14, 2015 Sharita Gruberg
Infographic: RFRA Repercussions ArticleMay 7, 2015 Infographic: RFRA Repercussions Overly broad state religious freedom restoration acts, or RFRAs, threaten true religious freedom and could have far-reaching negative consequences. May 7, 2015 Donna Barry, Billy Corriher, Carolyn Davis, 3 More Chester Hawkins, Lauren Kokum, Sarah McBride
Open Doors for All ReportApril 30, 2015 Open Doors for All The Affordable Care Act can help address discrimination against LGBT people and their families in health coverage and care—but the law’s protections must clearly include sexual orientation and gender identity. Apr 30, 2015 Kellan Baker
Infographic: New Employment Protections for 28 Million Workers ArticleApril 8, 2015 Infographic: New Employment Protections for 28 Million Workers President Obama’s executive order banning discrimination against employees of federal contractors because of sexual orientation and gender identity goes into effect today. Apr 8, 2015 Sarah McBride
Millennials Overwhelmingly Support Comprehensive LGBT Nondiscrimination Protections ArticleApril 7, 2015 Millennials Overwhelmingly Support Comprehensive LGBT Nondiscrimination Protections A new Generation Progress poll shows widespread support among Millennials for legislation that bans discrimination against LGBT people in employment, housing, and other areas of life. Apr 7, 2015 Sarah McBride, Zenen Jaimes Pérez
A Return to the Status Quo: Indiana’s So-Called RFRA Fix ArticleApril 2, 2015 A Return to the Status Quo: Indiana’s So-Called RFRA Fix The recently announced fix for Indiana’s Religions Freedom Restoration Act removes some of the most objectionable components of the bill but falls short of banning discrimination. Apr 2, 2015 Sarah McBride
Indiana’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act Is Bad for Business ArticleMarch 31, 2015 Indiana’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act Is Bad for Business With the passage of Indiana’s recent license-to-discriminate bill, the state risks losing more than $250 million and counting in economic activity. Mar 31, 2015 Sarah McBride, Laura E. Durso
On the 50th Anniversary of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Changes Are Needed to Protect LGBT Immigrants ArticleMarch 23, 2015 On the 50th Anniversary of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Changes Are Needed to Protect LGBT Immigrants Although immigration policies have become more inclusive since the Immigration and Nationality Act, which explicitly excluded LGBT immigrants from entering the United States, further reforms are needed to create a fairer immigration system. Mar 23, 2015 Sharita Gruberg
4 Ways the Administration for Children and Families Can Support LGBT Homeless Youth ArticleMarch 17, 2015 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. Mar 17, 2015 Hannah Hussey
Fact Sheets: Comprehensive Nondiscrimination Protections ArticleMarch 10, 2015 Fact Sheets: Comprehensive Nondiscrimination Protections The federal government still lacks enumerated nondiscrimination protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people. Congress needs to ensure fairness for all people in every area of life. Mar 10, 2015 Sarah McBride, Laura E. Durso, Sharita Gruberg, 1 More Hannah Hussey
Infographic: Legally Married and Legally Fired ArticleMarch 9, 2015 Infographic: Legally Married and Legally Fired While same-sex couples now have the freedom to marry in most states, LGBT people still lack basic enumerated protections from discrimination in vital areas of life within a majority of states. Mar 9, 2015 Sarah McBride
What the LGBT Community Needs to Know About the Earned Income Tax Credit in 2015 Fact SheetFebruary 23, 2015 What the LGBT Community Needs to Know About the Earned Income Tax Credit in 2015 This fact sheet explains the Earned Income Tax Credit and how proposed modifications to improve its effectiveness can benefit the LGBT community. Feb 23, 2015 Center for American Progress, the National LGBTQ Task Force
Beyond 4 Walls and a Roof ReportFebruary 2, 2015 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. Feb 2, 2015 Hannah Hussey
Restoring Justice ReportDecember 17, 2014 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. Dec 17, 2014 Aisha C. Moodie-Mills, Christina Gilbert
We the People ReportDecember 10, 2014 We the People It’s time for Congress to pass a comprehensive nondiscrimination bill that provides LGBT people and their families the same protections currently afforded to other Americans. Dec 10, 2014 Sarah McBride, Laura E. Durso, Hannah Hussey, 2 More Sharita Gruberg, Bishop Gene Robinson
Moving the Needle ReportNovember 17, 2014 Moving the Needle The Affordable Care Act is making a difference in connecting LGBT people with coverage, but more remains to be done. Nov 17, 2014 Kellan Baker, Laura E. Durso, Andrew Cray
Fostering Safety ReportSeptember 30, 2014 Fostering Safety The risk of sexual assault and abuse of young lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender immigrants in U.S. custody demands swift implementation of stronger protections. Sep 30, 2014 Sharita Gruberg, Hannah Hussey
A Hidden Crisis ReportSeptember 19, 2014 A Hidden Crisis The national movement surrounding the crisis of sexual assaults on college campuses is encouraging, but it cannot fully address the problem without including LGBT students. Sep 19, 2014 Zenen Jaimes Pérez, Hannah Hussey
Engaging Youth Voters Beyond Marriage Equality ReportSeptember 8, 2014 Engaging Youth Voters Beyond Marriage Equality Findings from a poll of young pro-marriage-equality voters illuminate ways that future progressive campaigns can be responsive to youth voices. Sep 8, 2014 Hannah Hussey, Sarah Audelo
Left Behind ReportJuly 16, 2014 Left Behind Five years after the end of the Great Recession, Millennials still face high barriers to entering the U.S. middle class. For LGBT Millennials, these barriers to full participation in the U.S. economy can be exacerbated by their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Jul 16, 2014 Zenen Jaimes Pérez
LGBT Undocumented Immigrants Face an Increased Risk of Hate Violence ArticleJune 10, 2014 LGBT Undocumented Immigrants Face an Increased Risk of Hate Violence A national study found that people living at the intersection of LGBT and undocumented immigrant communities face an increased risk of hate violence. Jun 10, 2014 Sharita Gruberg
A Little-Known Congressional Quota is Placing LGBT Immigrants in Grave Danger ArticleMay 9, 2014 A Little-Known Congressional Quota is Placing LGBT Immigrants in Grave Danger Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s bed quota is becoming increasingly outdated, inefficient, and inhumane. May 9, 2014 Sharita Gruberg
Infographic: Detention Means Big Money for For-Profit Prisons ArticleMay 9, 2014 Infographic: Detention Means Big Money for For-Profit Prisons Nearly two-thirds of all immigrant detainees are held by the Corrections Corporation of America, or CCA, and the Geo Group Inc. May 9, 2014 Sharita Gruberg
Infographic: What Could $600 Million Buy? ArticleMay 9, 2014 Infographic: What Could $600 Million Buy? The bed quota costs taxpayers $600 million each year that could go toward housing vulnerable populations. May 9, 2014 Sharita Gruberg
Infographic: How Long Are People in Detention? ArticleMay 9, 2014 Infographic: How Long Are People in Detention? Immigrants that are fighting their deportation cases are detained the longest. May 9, 2014 Sharita Gruberg
Infographic: Do We Need to Detain 34,000 Immigrants Every Day? ArticleMay 9, 2014 Infographic: Do We Need to Detain 34,000 Immigrants Every Day? Seventy percent of detained immigrants are subject to mandatory detention; the other 30 percent are detained to meet the quota. May 9, 2014 Sharita Gruberg
Infographic: Congress’ Immigrant Bed Quota ArticleMay 9, 2014 Infographic: Congress’ Immigrant Bed Quota Each day, a congressional mandate requires that Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, detains 34,000 immigrants. May 9, 2014 Sharita Gruberg
Infographic: Why Are So Many LGBT People and People Living with HIV Behind Bars? ArticleMay 7, 2014 Infographic: Why Are So Many LGBT People and People Living with HIV Behind Bars? LGBT people and people living with HIV are significantly overrepresented in all aspects of the penal system, including policing, adjudication, and incarceration. May 7, 2014 Aisha C. Moodie-Mills
The Global Reach of Religious Liberty Rhetoric ArticleApril 21, 2014 The Global Reach of Religious Liberty Rhetoric Anti-LGBT “license to discriminate” bills and discriminatory rhetoric in the United States are sending ripples across the globe; accountability at home would do the same. Apr 21, 2014 Tami A. Martin
Hospital Visitation and Medical Decision Making for Same-Sex Couples ArticleApril 15, 2014 Hospital Visitation and Medical Decision Making for Same-Sex Couples We must take action to ensure that regulations giving same-sex couples and domestic partners visitation and medical decision-making rights are respected and enforced. Apr 15, 2014 Garrett Riou
3 Key Challenges in Combating the Sex Trafficking of Minors in the United States ReportApril 8, 2014 3 Key Challenges in Combating the Sex Trafficking of Minors in the United States There is growing recognition that the sex trafficking of children is an issue in the United States. But there is much work still to be done to effectively combat this crime and provide appropriate services and support to victims. Apr 8, 2014 Chelsea Parsons, Andrew Cray, Malika Saada Saar, 1 More Yasmin Vafa
How the Prison Rape Elimination Act Helps LGBT Immigrants in Detention ReportApril 2, 2014 How the Prison Rape Elimination Act Helps LGBT Immigrants in Detention New U.S. Department of Homeland Security standards under the Prison Rape Elimination Act are a significant first step to protect LGBT immigrants from sexual abuse in detention. Apr 2, 2014 Sharita Gruberg
No One Is Invincible In the NewsMarch 13, 2014 No One Is Invincible Andrew Cray, a young man who is in a bout with cancer, explains why no one should scoff at affordable health care. Mar 13, 2014 The Advocate Andrew Cray
Arizona, Immigration, and LGBT Rights: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly ArticleMarch 10, 2014 Arizona, Immigration, and LGBT Rights: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Given Arizona’s passage of the anti-immigrant S.B. 1070 in 2010 and the subsequent, significant backlash it faced, Gov. Jan Brewer’s recent veto of S.B. 1062 may indicate that the state is moving in a positive direction on LGBT and immigrant rights. Mar 10, 2014 Laura E. Durso, Angela Maria Kelley, Philip E. Wolgin
Infographic: Schools Are Failing LGBT Youth and Funneling Them into Prison ArticleFebruary 27, 2014 Infographic: Schools Are Failing LGBT Youth and Funneling Them into Prison The numbers are clear: The actions and inactions of adults in schools derail LGBT youth and unless these climates become more welcoming, schools will continue to fail LGBT youth by pushing them into a cycle of unfair criminalization. Feb 27, 2014 Preston Mitchum
Beyond Bullying ReportFebruary 27, 2014 Beyond Bullying Much of the attention given to LGBT youth in schools has focused on peer-to-peer bullying, but research suggests that harsh discipline policies also foster hostile school climates that push LGBT youth out of schools and disproportionately pipeline them into the juvenile justice system. Feb 27, 2014 Preston Mitchum, Aisha C. Moodie-Mills
Infographic: American Heroes Deserve Uniform Workplace Protections ArticleFebruary 25, 2014 Infographic: American Heroes Deserve Uniform Workplace Protections American security relies heavily on the cooperation of the U.S. armed services, the U.S. Department of Defense, and private contractors, but not all of them are afforded basic employment protections on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. Feb 25, 2014 Katie Miller
The Freedom to Serve and the Freedom to Work ReportFebruary 25, 2014 The Freedom to Serve and the Freedom to Work More than 1 million service members and veterans could benefit from the Employment Non-Discrimination Act and other common-sense measures to prevent workplace discrimination. Feb 25, 2014 Katie Miller
Infographic: LGBT Service Members and Veterans Need the Employment Non-Discrimination Act ArticleFebruary 25, 2014 Infographic: LGBT Service Members and Veterans Need the Employment Non-Discrimination Act If passed into law, ENDA could significantly curtail high rates of veteran unemployment. Feb 25, 2014 Katie Miller
Building a More Perfect Union ArticleFebruary 6, 2014 Building a More Perfect Union LGBT immigrants need both the Employment Non-Discrimination Act and immigration reform. Feb 6, 2014 Sharita Gruberg, Sarah McBride
Whose Families Do We Truly Value? ReportFebruary 4, 2014 Whose Families Do We Truly Value? Federal workplace protections would go a long way toward strengthening African American lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender families who are economically vulnerable and living on the brink. Feb 4, 2014 Danielle Moodie-Mills
High Stakes: LGBT Americans Cannot Afford to Lose Unemployment Insurance ArticleJanuary 14, 2014 High Stakes: LGBT Americans Cannot Afford to Lose Unemployment Insurance Emergency unemployment insurance is critically important to LGBT Americans, who experience disproportionately high rates of unemployment and poverty. Jan 14, 2014 Sarah McBride, Katie Miller
Dignity Denied: LGBT Immigrants in U.S. Immigration Detention ReportNovember 25, 2013 Dignity Denied: LGBT Immigrants in U.S. Immigration Detention Reforms to our immigration system must include protections for LGBT immigrants, who are particularly vulnerable to abuse and mistreatment. Nov 25, 2013 Sharita Gruberg
Affordable Care Act Outreach: Targeted Communication Strategies for LGBT Communities ArticleNovember 22, 2013 Affordable Care Act Outreach: Targeted Communication Strategies for LGBT Communities This user-friendly guide presents research-based strategies that will aid health insurance enrollment efforts and consumer outreach to different subgroups of the LGBT population. Nov 22, 2013 Laura E. Durso, Kellan Baker, Andrew Cray
Immigration Reform and the LGBT Community ArticleNovember 12, 2013 Immigration Reform and the LGBT Community A new CAP infographic details how the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act would help LGBT immigrants. Nov 12, 2013 Sharita Gruberg
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
Workplace Discrimination Series: Ashland Johnson ArticleNovember 4, 2013 Workplace Discrimination Series: Ashland Johnson Congress must pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act to end unfair and discriminatory workplace practices that hurt LGBT workers and their families. Nov 4, 2013 Preston Mitchum
4 Years Later: Examining Bias-Motivated Crimes Against LGBT People After the Shepard-Byrd Act ArticleOctober 31, 2013 4 Years Later: Examining Bias-Motivated Crimes Against LGBT People After the Shepard-Byrd Act In 2009, Congress passed the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, but reported violence against the LGBT community has remained steady. Oct 31, 2013 Preston Mitchum
Infographic: Americans Agree on ENDA ArticleOctober 31, 2013 Infographic: Americans Agree on ENDA The numbers are in: A majority of Americans support finally providing LGBT Americans with protection from discrimination in the workplace. Oct 31, 2013 Sarah McBride, Laura E. Durso, Katie Miller
A Cheap Shot: 4 State Governors Are Denying Same-Sex Military Spouses the Benefits They Have Earned ArticleOctober 21, 2013 A Cheap Shot: 4 State Governors Are Denying Same-Sex Military Spouses the Benefits They Have Earned Although the Supreme Court struck down key provisions of the Defense of Marriage Act, anti-gay, activist governors still refuse to treat same-sex military spouses equally at National Guard installations. Oct 21, 2013 Katie Miller
LGBT Communities and the Affordable Care Act ReportOctober 10, 2013 LGBT Communities and the Affordable Care Act New insurance options made available through the Affordable Care Act hold great potential for improving the lives of LGBT people, but only if we connect the community with coverage. Oct 10, 2013 Laura E. Durso, Kellan Baker, Andrew Cray
Seeking Shelter: The Experiences and Unmet Needs of LGBT Homeless Youth ReportSeptember 26, 2013 Seeking Shelter: The Experiences and Unmet Needs of LGBT Homeless Youth LGBT youth continue to be disproportionately represented among homeless youth in our country, and their experiences of homelessness continue to be characterized by violence, discrimination, poor health, and unmet needs. Sep 26, 2013 Andrew Cray, Katie Miller, Laura E. Durso
The Battles that Remain: Military Service and LGBT Equality ReportSeptember 20, 2013 The Battles that Remain: Military Service and LGBT Equality Even after the fall of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” and the Defense of Marriage Act, LGBT service members and veterans continue to face discrimination. Sep 20, 2013 Katie Miller, Andrew Cray
Infographic: How New Coverage Options Affect LGBT Communities ArticleSeptember 12, 2013 Infographic: How New Coverage Options Affect LGBT Communities The implementation of the Affordable Care Act presents an unprecedented opportunity to help LGBT people and their families get the health insurance coverage and health care they need. Sep 12, 2013 Kellan Baker, Andrew Cray, Gary J. Gates
Connecting with Coverage: 4 Things LGBT People Need to Know About the Health Insurance Marketplaces ReportSeptember 12, 2013 Connecting with Coverage: 4 Things LGBT People Need to Know About the Health Insurance Marketplaces Here are the top four facts you need to know about what the Marketplaces mean for LGBT communities. Sep 12, 2013 Kellan Baker
LGBT Advocates Move Immigration Reform Forward During August Recess ArticleAugust 28, 2013 LGBT Advocates Move Immigration Reform Forward During August Recess During the August congressional recess, a number of LGBT organizations are organizing to support immigration reform. Aug 28, 2013 Sharita Gruberg
Workplace Discrimination Series: Faith Cheltenham ArticleAugust 27, 2013 Workplace Discrimination Series: Faith Cheltenham Congress must pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act to end unfair and discriminatory workplace practices that hurt LGBT workers and their families. Aug 27, 2013 Preston Mitchum
California’s New Protections for Transgender Students ArticleAugust 23, 2013 California’s New Protections for Transgender Students The top five myths propagated by anti-transgender opponents of California’s School Success and Opportunity Act must be rebutted. Aug 23, 2013 Sarah McBride
Lessons from Bayard Rustin: Why Economic Justice Is an LGBT Issue ReportAugust 23, 2013 Lessons from Bayard Rustin: Why Economic Justice Is an LGBT Issue As we commemorate the March on Washington’s 50th anniversary, much work remains to realize the late Bayard Rustin’s vision for peace, justice, and economic equity for all, and especially for black LGBT Americans. Aug 23, 2013 Aisha C. Moodie-Mills, Preston Mitchum
Workplace Discrimination Series: Officer Michael Carney ArticleAugust 13, 2013 Workplace Discrimination Series: Officer Michael Carney Congress must pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act to end unfair and discriminatory workplace practices that hurt LGBT workers and their families. Aug 13, 2013 Preston Mitchum
Religious Liberty + Marriage Equality = Harmony, Not Dissension ArticleAugust 7, 2013 Religious Liberty + Marriage Equality = Harmony, Not Dissension Despite opposition activists’ rhetoric, support for nondiscrimination laws and religious liberty are positively connected. Aug 7, 2013 Sally Steenland
ENDA Provides Protections for Older LGBT Americans ArticleAugust 6, 2013 ENDA Provides Protections for Older LGBT Americans The Employment Non-Discrimination Act—and the possibility of fairness for older LGBT employees and retirees—has moved forward. Aug 6, 2013 Andrew Cray
Workplace Discrimination Series: Brooke Waits ArticleAugust 5, 2013 Workplace Discrimination Series: Brooke Waits Congress must pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act to end unfair and discriminatory workplace practices that hurt LGBT workers and their families. Aug 5, 2013 Preston Mitchum
Workplace Discrimination Series: Kimya Afi Ayodele ArticleJuly 30, 2013 Workplace Discrimination Series: Kimya Afi Ayodele Congress must pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act to end unfair and discriminatory workplace practices that hurt LGBT workers and their families. Jul 30, 2013 Preston Mitchum
Workplace Discrimination Series: Kylar Broadus ArticleJuly 23, 2013 Workplace Discrimination Series: Kylar Broadus Congress must pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act to end unfair and discriminatory workplace practices that hurt LGBT workers and their families. Jul 23, 2013 Preston Mitchum
Additional Immigration Benefits Are Available for Same-Sex Couples After DOMA Repeal ArticleJuly 17, 2013 Additional Immigration Benefits Are Available for Same-Sex Couples After DOMA Repeal Now that the Supreme Court has ruled Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional, same-sex immigrant couples will have access to additional benefits. Jul 17, 2013 Sharita Gruberg
Workplace Discrimination Series: Sam Hall ArticleJuly 15, 2013 Workplace Discrimination Series: Sam Hall Congress must pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act to end unfair and discriminatory workplace practices that hurt LGBT workers and their families. Jul 15, 2013 Preston Mitchum
Partners for LGBT Equality ArticleJuly 10, 2013 Partners for LGBT Equality The recent Supreme Court decisions supporting marriage equality underscores the successful alliance that has been forged between the religious community and LGBT advocates. Jul 10, 2013 Sally Steenland
Workplace Discrimination Series: Mia Macy ArticleJuly 9, 2013 Workplace Discrimination Series: Mia Macy Congress must pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act to end unfair and discriminatory workplace practices that hurt LGBT workers and their families. Jul 9, 2013 Preston Mitchum, Lauren Santa Cruz
What’s Next for LGBT Equality ReportJuly 9, 2013 What’s Next for LGBT Equality Marriage equality is not the end of the road in the progression toward full equality for LGBT Americans. Improving workplace protection, addressing immigration reform, reducing LGBT youth homelessness, improving school climates, and promoting population health are all key priorities for the LGBT community. Jul 9, 2013 LGBT Progress
Why the LGBT Community Still Needs the Ryan White Program ArticleJuly 8, 2013 Why the LGBT Community Still Needs the Ryan White Program In light of the increasing HIV incidence rates among MSM and transgender women, supporting the reauthorization of the Ryan White program should be a priority for the LGBT community. Jul 8, 2013 Preston Mitchum
DOMA’s Impact on LGBT Older Americans ArticleJuly 1, 2013 DOMA’s Impact on LGBT Older Americans By striking down key sections of the Defense of Marriage Act, the Supreme Court has removed a number of discriminatory obstacles once blocking full and equal access to a variety of federal benefits critically important to older gay and lesbian couples. But much more remains to be done, particularly on the state level. Jul 1, 2013 Andrew Cray, Sunny Frothingham
Speaker Boehner’s Raid on the Treasury Enabled the Supreme Court to Strike Down DOMA ArticleJune 27, 2013 Speaker Boehner’s Raid on the Treasury Enabled the Supreme Court to Strike Down DOMA Using funds appropriated for congressional operations to fight court battles on behalf of the Defense of Marriage Act turned out to be a bad deal for taxpayers and DOMA supporters alike. Jun 27, 2013 Scott Lilly
Guide to Same-Sex Couples After Historic Ruling on DOMA ArticleJune 26, 2013 Guide to Same-Sex Couples After Historic Ruling on DOMA The “After DOMA: What It Means for You” LGBT Organizations Fact Sheet Series details many of the ways federal agencies accord legal respect to married same-sex couples. Jun 26, 2013
What the DOMA Decision Means for LGBT Binational Couples ArticleJune 26, 2013 What the DOMA Decision Means for LGBT Binational Couples The Supreme Court repealing Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act will help LGBT immigrants married to American citizens and lawful permanent residents, but more must be done for our immigrant community. Jun 26, 2013 Sharita Gruberg
2 Victories for Marriage Equality at the Supreme Court ArticleJune 26, 2013 2 Victories for Marriage Equality at the Supreme Court The Supreme Court stripped private parties of the ability to appeal a decision striking Proposition 8. The court also held that the Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional, representing a huge victory for same-sex couples and equal justice under the law. Jun 26, 2013 Andrew Cray, Crosby Burns
LGBT-Inclusive Sex Education Means Healthier Youth and Safer Schools ArticleJune 21, 2013 LGBT-Inclusive Sex Education Means Healthier Youth and Safer Schools Comprehensive sex education is critical to young people’s sexual health and benefits all students, including LGBT youth. Jun 21, 2013 Hannah Slater
What Immigration Reform Means for the LGBT Community ArticleJune 11, 2013 What Immigration Reform Means for the LGBT Community While the Senate’s immigration-reform bill does not include protections for same-sex immigrant couples, it creates a road map to citizenship and a range of key protections for LGBT undocumented immigrants. Jun 11, 2013 Sharita Gruberg
Marriage Equality and the Supreme Court ReportJune 10, 2013 Marriage Equality and the Supreme Court The Supreme Court’s rulings on two marriage equality cases have widespread implications for the future of LGBT rights. Jun 10, 2013 Crosby Burns, Joshua Field
Obamacare and the LGBT Community VideoJune 6, 2013 Obamacare and the LGBT Community Kellan Baker and Andrew Cray explain the impact of health reform for the LGBT community and how LGBT community members and organizations can get involved in implementing the law. Jun 6, 2013 Kellan Baker, Andrew Cray
Marriage Equality Will Not End LGBT Discrimination ArticleJune 5, 2013 Marriage Equality Will Not End LGBT Discrimination As the Supreme Court decides who can say “I do,” finally passing the Employment Non-Discrimination Act is something that Congress must do. Jun 5, 2013 Sally Steenland
4 Bills Congress Can Enact This Year to Prevent LGBT Youth Homelessness ArticleJune 4, 2013 4 Bills Congress Can Enact This Year to Prevent LGBT Youth Homelessness This year, members of Congress can help prevent LGBT youth homelessness by ensuring that schools are safe and inclusive spaces for all students, and by directing existing homeless-youth programs to specifically target LGBT youth. Jun 4, 2013 Katie Miller
A Broken Bargain ReportJune 4, 2013 A Broken Bargain If fairness and equality are part of America’s basic workplace bargain, this bargain is clearly broken for LGBT workers. This broken bargain, in turn, can create an untenable situation for employers. Jun 4, 2013 the Movement Advancement Project, the Human Rights Campaign, Center for American Progress
How the Affordable Care Act Helps the LGBT Community ArticleMay 30, 2013 How the Affordable Care Act Helps the LGBT Community Get the facts on several of the major program and policy changes that are being made under the health reform law and what they mean for the LGBT community. May 30, 2013 Andrew Cray, Kellan Baker
3 Barriers that Stand Between LGBT Youth and Healthier Futures ArticleMay 29, 2013 3 Barriers that Stand Between LGBT Youth and Healthier Futures These preventable threats to the health of LGBT youth are widespread, but Congress can act to reduce their harm on this vulnerable population. May 29, 2013 Andrew Cray
The Affordable Care Act and LGBT Families: Everything You Need to Know ReportMay 23, 2013 The Affordable Care Act and LGBT Families: Everything You Need to Know This guide provides a basic overview of the Affordable Care Act, a review of how the act helps you and your family, and an explanation of how you and your family can access affordable health insurance. May 23, 2013 Heron Greenesmith, Andrew Cray, Kellan Baker
FAFSA Modernizes to Recognize LGBT Families ArticleMay 6, 2013 FAFSA Modernizes to Recognize LGBT Families The Free Application for Federal Student Aid will soon begin collecting information about applicants who have same-sex parents, giving them equal access to college financial aid. May 6, 2013 Crosby Burns, David A. Bergeron
Why Gender-Identity Nondiscrimination in Insurance Makes Sense ReportMay 2, 2013 Why Gender-Identity Nondiscrimination in Insurance Makes Sense Many transgender people lack health insurance and face discrimination from health care companies. Certain states are taking steps to prevent discrimination, and on the national level, the Affordable Care Act prohibits insurance discrimination. May 2, 2013 Kellan Baker, Andrew Cray
Improving the Lives of LGBT Americans Beginning with Our Youth ArticleMay 2, 2013 Improving the Lives of LGBT Americans Beginning with Our Youth Passing the Student Non-Discrimination Act would not only prevent the bullying and harassment of LGBT students across the country, but it could also lead to a host of better outcomes for these children later in life. May 2, 2013 Christopher Frost, Katie Miller
Jason Collins’s Anticlimactic Announcement ArticleApril 30, 2013 Jason Collins’s Anticlimactic Announcement The public’s reaction to the NBA player’s decision to make his sexual orientation public shows how far we’ve come on the issue of LGBT equality. Apr 30, 2013 Sam Fulwood III
How the Affordable Care Act Can Help Same-Sex Couples ArticleApril 26, 2013 How the Affordable Care Act Can Help Same-Sex Couples As we continue to implement key provisions of the Affordable Care Act, we should ensure that the law helps same-sex couples and their families get the insurance coverage and health care that they need. Apr 26, 2013 Andrew Cray, Kellan Baker