Paid Leave Policies Must Include Chosen Family ArticleMar 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
Making the Case for Chosen Family in Paid Family and Medical Leave Policies ArticleFeb 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
Supreme Court Case Could Give Taxpayer-Funded Service Providers a Broad License To Discriminate Against LGBTQ People ArticleOct 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
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
Unequal Application of the Marital Presumption of Parentage for Same-Sex Parents ArticleNov 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
Anti-LGBTQ Discrimination Took a Foster Child From Her Loving Foster Dads VideoNov 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 ReportNov 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
The Harms of Refusing Service to LGBTQ People and Other Marginalized Communities ReportNov 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
People Need Paid Leave Policies That Cover Chosen Family ReportOct 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
Making Paid Leave Work for Every Family ReportDec 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
Fired for Being Who I Am: The Fight for LGBT Equality Continues VideoFeb 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 ArticleFeb 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
A Handful of Elected State Judges Continue to Deny Marriage Equality ReportDec 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
Filling in the Map: The Need for LGBT Data Collection ArticleSep 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
Their Baby Was Denied Access to Care Because They Are Gay VideoJul 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
Strengthening Child Welfare Systems by Resisting LGBT Discrimination ArticleJun 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
Hospital Visitation and Medical Decision Making for Same-Sex Couples ArticleApr 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
A Cheap Shot: 4 State Governors Are Denying Same-Sex Military Spouses the Benefits They Have Earned ArticleOct 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
Religious Liberty + Marriage Equality = Harmony, Not Dissension ArticleAug 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
Additional Immigration Benefits Are Available for Same-Sex Couples After DOMA Repeal ArticleJul 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
DOMA’s Impact on LGBT Older Americans ArticleJul 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 ArticleJun 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 ArticleJun 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 ArticleJun 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 ArticleJun 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
Marriage Equality and the Supreme Court ReportJun 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
Marriage Equality Will Not End LGBT Discrimination ArticleJun 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
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
Infographic: How the Defense of Marriage Act Is Harming 1 Military Couple ArticleMar 27, 2013 Infographic: How the Defense of Marriage Act Is Harming 1 Military Couple As the Supreme Court considers overturning the Defense of Marriage Act, it must take into account the ways the law harms our men and women in uniform and undermines our military readiness. Mar 27, 2013 Katie Miller
Infographic: Marriage Equality Is Now a Mainstream Value (2013 Update) ArticleMar 21, 2013 Infographic: Marriage Equality Is Now a Mainstream Value (2013 Update) Recent polls confirm that an increasing majority of Americans support the freedom to marry and believe that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marriage. Mar 21, 2013 Crosby Burns, Christopher Frost
How the Defense of Marriage Act Is Harming One Military Couple VideoFeb 21, 2013 How the Defense of Marriage Act Is Harming One Military Couple Because of the Defense of Marriage Act, same-sex military spouses are not eligible for nearly 100 spousal benefits freely available to other military spouses. This inequality harms our military families and weakens our entire force. Feb 21, 2013 Lauren Santa Cruz, Katie Miller
Collateral Damage ReportFeb 21, 2013 Collateral Damage By preventing the military from recognizing the legal marriages of same-sex military couples, the Defense of Marriage Act contradicts numerous military initiatives. Feb 21, 2013 Katie Miller
Infographic: Americans Agree: DOMA Is Discrimination ArticleFeb 19, 2013 Infographic: Americans Agree: DOMA Is Discrimination A recent Center for American Progress and Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders poll shows that, more than ever, Americans agree: The Defense of Marriage Act has to go. Feb 19, 2013 Crosby Burns, Carisa Cunningham
Infographic: Money Pit Politics: Spending to Defend the Indefensible ArticleJan 25, 2013 Infographic: Money Pit Politics: Spending to Defend the Indefensible Instead of House Republicans spending $3 million defending the Defense of Marriage Act, there are a number of better areas in which the money could be spent. Jan 25, 2013 Andrew Cray, Crosby Burns
5 Ways the Defense of Marriage Act Harms Same-Sex Couples and Their Children ArticleNov 30, 2012 5 Ways the Defense of Marriage Act Harms Same-Sex Couples and Their Children This unconstitutional law threatens the health, well-being, and economic livelihood of families headed by same-sex couples. Nov 30, 2012 Katie Miller, Crosby Burns