Disabled People Deserve to Make a Living Wage In the NewsJanuary 17, 2025 Disabled People Deserve to Make a Living Wage In an op-ed published by DC Journal, Mia Ives-Rublee explains why an archaic U.S. Department of Labor program involving 14(c) certificates is dangerous and should be phased out. Jan 17, 2025 DC Journal Mia Ives-Rublee
CAP Submits Comments Supporting Proposed Section 14(c) Rule To End Subminimum Wages for Disabled People ArticleJanuary 17, 2025 CAP Submits Comments Supporting Proposed Section 14(c) Rule To End Subminimum Wages for Disabled People The Center for American Progress submitted comments in support of the Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division’s new proposed rule to phase out Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act, ensuring disabled workers are no longer paid subminimum wages. Jan 17, 2025 Mia Ives-Rublee
Submitting Comments in Support of DOL Rule To Eliminate Section 14(c), Ending Subminimum Wages for Disabled People ArticleDecember 6, 2024 Submitting Comments in Support of DOL Rule To Eliminate Section 14(c), Ending Subminimum Wages for Disabled People This column provides background on Section 14(c) and guidance on how to submit a comment on the Biden administration’s proposed rule to eliminate subminimum wages for disabled people. Dec 6, 2024 Mia Ives-Rublee, Casey Doherty
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
How Attorneys Can Support The ERA’s Implementation In the NewsNovember 1, 2024 How Attorneys Can Support The ERA’s Implementation In an op-ed published by Law360, Kate Kelly writes about the Equal Rights Amendment and how attorneys can help support it. Nov 1, 2024 Law360 Kate Kelly
Project 2025’s Distortion of Civil Rights Law Threatens Americans With Legalized Discrimination ArticleOctober 31, 2024 Project 2025’s Distortion of Civil Rights Law Threatens Americans With Legalized Discrimination Far-right extremists have a plan to dismantle many civil rights protections that have advanced equality in America over the past 60 years. Oct 31, 2024 Mariam Rashid, William Roberts
The Top 5 Ways Project 2025 Would Hurt Disabled People ReportOctober 28, 2024 The Top 5 Ways Project 2025 Would Hurt Disabled People Project 2025 would directly harm disabled people by removing basic civil rights protections and making it harder for these individuals to access necessary resources and services. Oct 28, 2024 Mia Ives-Rublee, Casey Doherty
What Comes Next for the Equal Rights Amendment? ReportAugust 26, 2024 What Comes Next for the Equal Rights Amendment? Three-fourths of U.S. states have ratified the amendment, and many argue it is the 28th Amendment to the Constitution; Women’s Equality Day serves as a reminder of the amendment’s importance. Aug 26, 2024 Isabela Salas-Betsch, Kate Kelly
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
It’s Past Time To Address Reproductive Equity for Disabled People ArticleMay 23, 2024 It’s Past Time To Address Reproductive Equity for Disabled People Advocacy groups and policymakers have long ignored reproductive rights and equity for disabled people, which is why it is essential to bring these issues to the forefront. May 23, 2024 Mia Ives-Rublee
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
Revolutionizing the Workplace: Why Long COVID and the Increase of Disabled Workers Require a New Approach ReportDecember 21, 2022 Revolutionizing the Workplace: Why Long COVID and the Increase of Disabled Workers Require a New Approach Using new data from the U.S. Census Bureau to examine the impacts of long COVID on the labor market, this report recommends that employers, unions, and policymakers create better workplaces for disabled workers and all workers. Dec 21, 2022 Mia Ives-Rublee, Rose Khattar, Anona Neal
The 32nd Anniversary of the ADA Past EventJuly 20, 2022 The 32nd Anniversary of the ADA Improving the U.S. Asylum System for Disabled Noncitizens Jul 20, 2022
Fines and Fees Are a Barrier to Criminal Record-Clearing ArticleNovember 30, 2021 Fines and Fees Are a Barrier to Criminal Record-Clearing Jurisdictions can take several steps to eliminate the financial barriers imposed by fines and fees, which would help system-impacted individuals clear their records and reenter society. Nov 30, 2021 Gus Tupper, Akua Amaning, Jaboa Lake
How To Regulate Tech: A Technology Policy Framework for Online Services ReportNovember 16, 2021 How To Regulate Tech: A Technology Policy Framework for Online Services Online services have become an essential and ubiquitous part of American life. This report proposes a new regulatory framework to address existing harms, promote equitable growth, and protect the public interest online. Nov 16, 2021 Erin Simpson, Adam Conner
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
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
Advancing Gender Equity for Justice-Impacted Women in the Aftermath of COVID-19 ReportMarch 29, 2021 Advancing Gender Equity for Justice-Impacted Women in the Aftermath of COVID-19 Justice reform measures can help ensure that women with a criminal record are given a fair chance at quality job opportunities, and these reforms are needed now more than ever in light of the pandemic’s devastating impact on women. Mar 29, 2021 Akua Amaning
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
The Disability Community Needs Paid Family and Medical Leave ArticleOctober 27, 2020 The Disability Community Needs Paid Family and Medical Leave Paid family and medical leave is a disability rights issue and helps provide people with disabilities the economic security they need to manage their health, care for loved ones, or receive care from their family. Oct 27, 2020 Diana Boesch, Rebecca Cokley
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
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
Unequal Application of the Marital Presumption of Parentage for Same-Sex Parents ArticleNovember 25, 2019 Unequal Application of the Marital Presumption of Parentage for Same-Sex Parents The scope of the marital presumption of parentage must be expanded to be more LGBTQ-inclusive. Nov 25, 2019 Frank J. Bewkes
The Nondiscrimination Protections of Millions of Workers Are Under Threat ReportSeptember 3, 2019 The Nondiscrimination Protections of Millions of Workers Are Under Threat The U.S. Department of Labor is trying to undermine nondiscrimination protections for employees of federal contractors—a move that would harm millions of workers, including countless LGBTQ people. Sep 3, 2019 Frank J. Bewkes, Caitlin Rooney
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