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
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, Greta 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