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
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, 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
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