Discrimination and Barriers to Well-Being: The State of the LGBTQI+ Community in 2022 ReportJan 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
Hispanic LGBTQ Individuals Encounter Heightened Discrimination ArticleJul 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 ArticleJul 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 ArticleJun 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 ArticleJun 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 ArticleJun 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 ArticleApr 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 ArticleApr 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 InteractiveApr 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 ArticleApr 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 ArticleApr 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 SheetMar 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 SheetMar 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