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 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
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
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
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
LGBTQI+ Americans Deserve—and Need—Inclusive Paid Leave ReportJune 28, 2024 LGBTQI+ Americans Deserve—and Need—Inclusive Paid Leave LGBTQI+ Americans are particularly harmed by the lack of national paid leave program—and have much to gain from comprehensive, inclusive paid leave. Jun 28, 2024 Molly Weston Williamson
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Who We Measure Matters: Connecting the Dots Among Comprehensive Data Collection, Civil Rights Enforcement, and Equality ArticleMarch 2, 2020 Who We Measure Matters: Connecting the Dots Among Comprehensive Data Collection, Civil Rights Enforcement, and Equality Data collection, disaggregation, and analysis of the nation’s diverse communities and their experiences are essential to achieving equality. Mar 2, 2020 Juli Adhikari, Jocelyn Frye
Immigration Detention Is Dangerous for Women’s Health and Rights ReportOctober 21, 2019 Immigration Detention Is Dangerous for Women’s Health and Rights The health and rights of women and girls in U.S. immigration custody are regularly violated through inhumane treatment, including inadequate health care, neglect, and abuse. Oct 21, 2019 Nora Ellmann
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 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
Representation Matters: In Conversation With the Cast of Netflix’s ‘One Day at a Time’ PodcastFebruary 21, 2019 Representation Matters: In Conversation With the Cast of Netflix’s ‘One Day at a Time’ This week, Ed and Daniella sit down with Gloria Calderón Kellet, Justina Machado, and Isabella Gomez—the showrunner and stars of Netflix series 'One Day at a Time'—to discuss the importance of representation on their new show. Feb 21, 2019 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Rachel Rosen, 2 More Kyle Epstein, Chris Ford
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
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
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
4 Ways to Ensure That Women of Color Can Parent With Dignity in the Trump Era ArticleOctober 6, 2017 4 Ways to Ensure That Women of Color Can Parent With Dignity in the Trump Era Women of color deserve the respect and dignity to parent in safe environments with the proper social supports. Oct 6, 2017 Heidi Williamson
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Roadmap for Change: Federal Policy Recommendations for Addressing the Criminalization of LGBT People and People Living with HIV In the NewsMay 7, 2014 A Roadmap for Change: Federal Policy Recommendations for Addressing the Criminalization of LGBT People and People Living with HIV Co-authored by CAP's Aisha-Moodie Millis, this report provides an extensive outline of policy measures that federal agencies can adopt to address the pervasive discrimination that LGBT people and people living with HIV face at all stages of the criminal legal system. May 7, 2014 Columbia Law School Center for Gender & Sexuality Law Catherine Hanssens, Aisha C. Moodie-Mills, Andrea J. Ritchie, 2 More Dean Spade, Urvashi Vaid
A Roadmap for Change: Foreword In the NewsMay 7, 2014 A Roadmap for Change: Foreword CeCe McDonald experienced the oppressive system of America’s harsh prison environment firsthand when she was imprisoned for standing her ground against an attacker. Recently released, CeCe has become a champion for criminal justice reform. May 7, 2014 Columbia Law School Center for Gender & Sexuality Law CeCe McDonald, Aisha C. Moodie-Mills
A Roadmap for Change: Preface In the NewsMay 7, 2014 A Roadmap for Change: Preface Ben Jealous discusses why civil right leaders, labor, and LGBT leaders must join together to tackle problems at the intersection of gender, sexuality, and criminal justice. May 7, 2014 Columbia Law School Center for Gender & Sexuality Law Ben Jealous
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Donnie McClurkin is no victim In the NewsAugust 16, 2013 Donnie McClurkin is no victim Aisha C. Moodie-Mills and Danielle Moodie-Mills write about how anti-gay rhetoric undermines the ongoing fight for racial justice. Aug 16, 2013 The Washington Post Aisha C. Moodie-Mills, Danielle Moodie-Mills
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
The Supreme Court’s LGBT Catch-22 In the NewsJuly 2, 2013 The Supreme Court’s LGBT Catch-22 For advocates, the DOMA decision was a huge win, but the Voting Rights Act decision could be a major setback for gay rights. Jul 2, 2013 The Atlantic Aisha C. Moodie-Mills
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
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
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
Video: LGBT and Undocumented VideoApril 2, 2013 Video: LGBT and Undocumented There are more than a quarter million immigrants in the United States today that are both LGBT and undocumented. These are some of their stories. Apr 2, 2013 Andrew Satter, Lauren Santa Cruz, Ann Garcia, 1 More Crosby Burns
The Plight of Gay and Transgender Women Seeking Asylum ArticleMarch 25, 2013 The Plight of Gay and Transgender Women Seeking Asylum As Congress and the Obama administration move forward on comprehensive immigration reform, they must establish a road map to earned citizenship that takes into account the challenges gay and transgender women face across the globe. Mar 25, 2013 Christopher Frost
Living in Dual Shadows ReportMarch 8, 2013 Living in Dual Shadows Because LGBT undocumented people find themselves at the intersection of two already marginalized groups—the LGBT population and the undocumented population—they are among society’s most vulnerable individuals. Mar 8, 2013 Crosby Burns, Ann Garcia, Philip E. Wolgin
Infographic: The LGBT Undocumented: By the Numbers ArticleMarch 8, 2013 Infographic: The LGBT Undocumented: By the Numbers Of the 11 million undocumented immigrants in the United States today, hundreds of thousands identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender, or LGBT. Mar 8, 2013 Crosby Burns, Ann Garcia
The Top 5 Ways the Obama Administration Has Helped Gay and Transgender Immigrants ArticleJanuary 31, 2013 The Top 5 Ways the Obama Administration Has Helped Gay and Transgender Immigrants President Obama’s administrative actions have significantly improved the lives of gay and transgender immigrants—including the lives of those hundreds of thousands who remain undocumented. To fully level the playing field, Congress must now pass immigration reform that creates a road map to citizenship for our nation’s undocumented immigrants. Jan 31, 2013 Crosby Burns
Black Churches May Be More Friend Than Foe to Gay Congregants ArticleOctober 30, 2012 Black Churches May Be More Friend Than Foe to Gay Congregants New studies suggest that black churches, despite a reputation for being the most adamant opponents of gay and transgender equality, may actually be more supportive than we are led to think. Oct 30, 2012 Aisha C. Moodie-Mills, Katie Miller
Latino Support for Equality Goes Far Beyond Marriage ArticleOctober 22, 2012 Latino Support for Equality Goes Far Beyond Marriage By near-universal margins, Latinos support laws and policies that level the playing field for gay Americans in all areas of life, not just marriage. Oct 22, 2012 Crosby Burns
The Defense of Marriage Act and Undocumented Immigrants ArticleAugust 1, 2012 The Defense of Marriage Act and Undocumented Immigrants Ariel Eure explains why we need to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act in order to keep binational families together. Aug 1, 2012 Ariel Eure
HIV/AIDS Inequality: Structural Barriers to Prevention, Treatment, and Care in Communities of Color ReportJuly 27, 2012 HIV/AIDS Inequality: Structural Barriers to Prevention, Treatment, and Care in Communities of Color Russell Robinson of the University of California, Berkeley Law Working Group on HIV and Inequality and Aisha Moodie-Mills discuss the need for a holistic approach to eliminating racial disparities in HIV/AIDS treatment. Jul 27, 2012 Russell Robinson, Aisha C. Moodie-Mills
The State of Diversity in Today’s Workforce ReportJuly 12, 2012 The State of Diversity in Today’s Workforce Crosby Burns, Kimberly Barton, and Sophia Kerby examine the state and strength of diversity in the U.S. workforce, specifically the number and proportion of people of color, women, gay and transgender individuals, and people with disabilities in the workforce today. Jul 12, 2012 Crosby Burns, Kimberly Barton, Sophia Kerby
The Unfair Criminalization of Gay and Transgender Youth ReportJune 29, 2012 The Unfair Criminalization of Gay and Transgender Youth Jerome Hunt and Aisha C. Moodie-Mills overview the unfair experiences LGBT youth go through in the juvenile justice system. Jun 29, 2012 Jerome Hunt, Aisha C. Moodie-Mills
Event: Invisible Lives ArticleJune 22, 2012 Event: Invisible Lives This event will feature engaging conversation on marriage equality and other issues impacting black gay and transgender Americans. Jun 22, 2012
President Obama Sparks Momentum with His Announcement on Marriage Equality ArticleJune 22, 2012 President Obama Sparks Momentum with His Announcement on Marriage Equality Recent polling shows same-sex marriage is gaining strong support from African American leaders and voters. Jun 22, 2012
Support Grows for Marriage Equality Among African Americans ArticleMay 30, 2012 Support Grows for Marriage Equality Among African Americans The mainstream media is only telling part of the story about where different races and ethnicities stand on both marriage equality and other equal rights issues for gay people, writes Jeff Krehely. May 30, 2012 Jeff Krehely
The Real Reason Blacks Won’t Abandon President Obama Over Marriage Equality ArticleMay 17, 2012 The Real Reason Blacks Won’t Abandon President Obama Over Marriage Equality The black community’s support for President Obama is not only about accepting a broader understanding of family but also social and economic policies that help their communities, write Sophia Kerby and Aisha C. Moodie-Mills. May 17, 2012 Sophia Kerby, Aisha C. Moodie-Mills
President Obama Can Come Out on Gay Marriage ArticleMay 8, 2012 President Obama Can Come Out on Gay Marriage Sam Fulwood III is skeptical the president’s re-election chances will be harmed by supporting marriage equality. May 8, 2012 Sam Fulwood III
The State of Gay and Transgender Communities of Color in 2012 ArticleApril 13, 2012 The State of Gay and Transgender Communities of Color in 2012 Melissa Dunn and Aisha Moodie-Mills examine the state of gay and transgender communities of color in 2012. Apr 13, 2012 Melissa Dunn, Aisha C. Moodie-Mills
Race-baiting to Stop Marriage Equality Is Wrong ArticleMarch 29, 2012 Race-baiting to Stop Marriage Equality Is Wrong Julie Ajinkya slams the conservative organization for its hateful tactics, which are sure to backfire while uniting progressives. Mar 29, 2012 Julie Ajinkya
Filling in the Data Gaps on Black Gay and Transgender Americans ArticleJanuary 26, 2012 Filling in the Data Gaps on Black Gay and Transgender Americans The Center for American Progress brought together advocates last week to discuss a report on the largely unrecognized hardships in the black gay community that won’t be solved by marriage equality alone. Jan 26, 2012
Jumping Beyond the Broom ReportJanuary 19, 2012 Jumping Beyond the Broom Aisha C. Moodie-Mills looks at issues facing black gay and transgender Americans, and makes recommendations on how to improve the lives of those in this community. Jan 19, 2012 Aisha C. Moodie-Mills
Advancing Gay and Transgender Equality Abroad ArticleDecember 9, 2011 Advancing Gay and Transgender Equality Abroad Both President Obama and Secretary Clinton made important steps this week for the advancement of LGBT rights worldwide, but some challenges still remain, writes Jeff Krehely. Dec 9, 2011 Jeff Krehely
Issue Pulse: Imagining a World Without AIDS ArticleDecember 1, 2011 Issue Pulse: Imagining a World Without AIDS Reactions to a recent speech by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and a U.S. conference on AIDS reveal a consensus that we’ve made progress fighting the disease but there’s more work to do. Dec 1, 2011
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