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 Oct 10, 2025 Haley Norris
Previewing the 2025–2026 Supreme Court Term: 20 Years of the Roberts Court ArticleSeptember 30, 2025 Previewing the 2025–2026 Supreme Court Term: 20 Years of the Roberts Court Sep 30, 2025 Devon Ombres, Hayley Durudogan
The State of Disabled LGBTQI+ People in 2024 ReportJuly 15, 2025 The State of Disabled LGBTQI+ People in 2024 Jul 15, 2025 Mia Ives-Rublee, Casey Doherty, Haley Norris
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 Jun 30, 2025 Haley Norris
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
Previewing the 2025–2026 Supreme Court Term: 20 Years of the Roberts Court ArticleSeptember 30, 2025 Previewing the 2025–2026 Supreme Court Term: 20 Years of the Roberts Court The Supreme Court is once again poised to transform American law by expanding presidential power and limiting constitutional rights. Sep 30, 2025 Devon Ombres, Hayley Durudogan
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
The State of Disabled LGBTQI+ People in 2024 ReportJuly 15, 2025 The State of Disabled LGBTQI+ People in 2024 New LGBTQI+ Community Survey data from the Center for American Progress and NORC show that disabled LGBTQI+ people experience higher rates of discrimination in public services, education, employment, housing, and health care than their nondisabled LGBTQI+ and disabled non-LGBTQI+ peers. Jul 15, 2025 Mia Ives-Rublee, Casey Doherty, Haley Norris
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
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
President Biden Should Finalize the Equal Rights Amendment In the NewsDecember 13, 2024 President Biden Should Finalize the Equal Rights Amendment In The Progressive Magazine, Kate Kelly writes about why President Joe Biden should finalize the Equal Rights Amendment. Dec 13, 2024 The Progressive Magazine Kate Kelly
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
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
Previewing the 2024 Supreme Court Term: The Continuing Attack on American Rule of Law ArticleSeptember 25, 2024 Previewing the 2024 Supreme Court Term: The Continuing Attack on American Rule of Law The Supreme Court will continue to hear cases this term that could roll back Americans’ rights and undermine protections for workers, public health, and the environment. Sep 25, 2024 Devon Ombres, Jeevna Sheth
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
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
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 Progressive Wins VideoDecember 20, 2023 2023 Progressive Wins This year saw protections for transgender rights, women's rights, the environment, and U.S. democracy overall, as well as strides in building the economy and keeping communities safe. Dec 20, 2023 Hai-Lam Phan, Toni Pandolfo, Ming Gault, 1 More Jeremy Hill
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
5 Ways the Supreme Court Could Roll Back Rights and Damage Democracy ArticleMay 31, 2023 5 Ways the Supreme Court Could Roll Back Rights and Damage Democracy The Supreme Court’s right-wing majority could deal a major setback to affirmative action, voting rights, LGBTQ rights, and fair elections as it wraps up the latest term. May 31, 2023 Sam Hananel
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
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
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
States’ anti-LGBTQI+ attacks underscore need for the Equality Act In the NewsFebruary 25, 2022 States’ anti-LGBTQI+ attacks underscore need for the Equality Act Sharita Gruberg argues that the Senate must enact comprehensive nondiscrimination protections at the federal level amid an onslaught of anti-LGBTQI+ legislative attacks across the United States. Feb 25, 2022 The Hill Sharita Gruberg
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
‘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