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
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 Nov 3, 2021 Caroline Medina, Lindsay Mahowald, Thee Santos, 1 More Mia Ives-Rublee
CAP Changemakers: Equality for All Past EventJune 12, 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. Jun 12, 2024 Cait Smith, Winnie Stachelberg
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 Cait 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, Cait Smith
Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Will Help Millions of Seniors and Improve Health Equity ArticleJuly 17, 2023 Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Will Help Millions of Seniors and Improve Health Equity The Inflation Reduction Act’s Medicare drug price negotiation provision will improve access to and affordability of medications that help women, Black, Hispanic or Latino, LGBTQI+, and disabled beneficiaries. Jul 17, 2023 Gillian Tisdale, Nicole Rapfogel
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
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
In Dobbs, By Overturning Roe and Denying the Right to an Abortion, the Supreme Court Has Attacked Freedom ArticleJune 24, 2022 In Dobbs, By Overturning Roe and Denying the Right to an Abortion, the Supreme Court Has Attacked Freedom The right to abortion has been denied—but the fight for basic freedom and dignity continues. Jun 24, 2022 Maggie Jo Buchanan
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
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