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 Cait 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 Cait Smith
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 Cait 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Fact Sheet: The Importance of Sports Participation for Transgender Youth Fact SheetMarch 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 SheetMarch 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
Fair Play ReportFebruary 8, 2021 Fair Play Despite recent legislative pushback, schools across the country are recognizing the important benefits of equal participation in sports for all young people, including transgender youth. Feb 8, 2021 Shoshana K. Goldberg
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 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
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
LGBTQ Dreamers Fear Detention and Deportation and Need DACA’s Protections ArticleOctober 17, 2019 LGBTQ Dreamers Fear Detention and Deportation and Need DACA’s Protections A new survey shows that LGBTQ DACA recipients fear the consequences of losing the program’s protections. Oct 17, 2019 Sharita Gruberg, Laura E. Durso, Tom K. Wong
Secretary DeVos Is Failing to Protect the Civil Rights of LGBTQ Students ReportJuly 29, 2019 Secretary DeVos Is Failing to Protect the Civil Rights of LGBTQ Students Data from the Department of Education show that civil rights enforcement for LGBTQ students has been drastically scaled back since the start of the Trump administration. Jul 29, 2019 Shabab Ahmed Mirza, Frank J. Bewkes
The Urgency of Equality, With Charlotte Clymer and Laura Durso PodcastMay 16, 2019 The Urgency of Equality, With Charlotte Clymer and Laura Durso Ed and Daniella sit down with Charlotte Clymer, press secretary for rapid response at the Human Rights Campaign, and CAP's Laura Durso, to discuss the likely passage of the Equality Act in the House of Representatives. May 16, 2019 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Kyle Epstein, 1 More Chris Ford
The Danger Private School Voucher Programs Pose to Civil Rights ReportMay 13, 2019 The Danger Private School Voucher Programs Pose to Civil Rights Through voucher programs, private schools receive public funding even as they fail to protect the most vulnerable students from discrimination. May 13, 2019 Bayliss Fiddiman, Jessica Yin
Welcoming All Families ReportNovember 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
Serving LGBTQ Immigrants and Building Welcoming Communities ReportJanuary 24, 2018 Serving LGBTQ Immigrants and Building Welcoming Communities Cities and service providers can take steps to ensure LGBTQ immigrants have access to the resources they need to become full participants in their communities and thrive. Jan 24, 2018 Sharita Gruberg, Caitlin Rooney, Ashe McGovern, 2 More Shabab Ahmed Mirza, Laura E. Durso
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
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 the Religious Liberty Executive Order Licenses Discrimination ArticleJuly 31, 2017 How the Religious Liberty Executive Order Licenses Discrimination Far from maintaining the status quo, the religious liberty executive order permits Attorney General Sessions to remove protections that Americans rely upon in everyday life. Jul 31, 2017 Rebecca Buckwalter-Poza, Sharita Gruberg
Betsy DeVos: Secretary of Discrimination? ArticleJuly 12, 2017 Betsy DeVos: Secretary of Discrimination? Just months into Betsy DeVos’ tenure as secretary of education, the department is already rolling back critical protections for vulnerable students. Jul 12, 2017 Coleton Whitaker, Sejal Singh, Stephenie Johnson
People of Faith Are Increasingly Vocal Supporters of Transgender Justice ArticleMarch 29, 2017 People of Faith Are Increasingly Vocal Supporters of Transgender Justice For many people of faith, the motivation to fight against transgender discrimination in public policy comes from their religious identities, not despite them. Mar 29, 2017 Claire Markham, Tracy Wolf
Community Schools Can Make a Difference for LGBTQ Youth ArticleDecember 12, 2016 Community Schools Can Make a Difference for LGBTQ Youth Services provided at school can remove barriers to learning for all students. Dec 12, 2016 Aaron Ridings, Daniel Clark