Get Ready With Me: Mari Con Carne on the Importance of Supporting the LGBTQ+ Community VideoJun 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 ReportDec 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 EventJul 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 ArticleNov 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 ReportNov 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 ReportNov 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 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
Advancing Gender Equity for Justice-Impacted Women in the Aftermath of COVID-19 ReportMar 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 ReportFeb 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 ArticleOct 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 ReportSep 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 ArticleMar 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 ArticleNov 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 ReportSep 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
Attack on the ACA ArticleJul 19, 2019 Attack on the ACA Insurance companies could save billions of dollars under the Trump administration’s proposed rule to undermine patient protections under the Affordable Care Act. Jul 19, 2019 Sharita Gruberg
Redefining Rural America ReportJul 17, 2019 Redefining Rural America The United States must build an inclusive narrative of rural communities. Jul 17, 2019 Olugbenga Ajilore, Caius Z. Willingham
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
Faith Leaders Rally in Support of the Equality Act VideoApr 9, 2019 Faith Leaders Rally in Support of the Equality Act Faith leaders across the United States are showing support for the Equality Act, a bill that would grant members of the LGBTQ community consistent protections. Apr 9, 2019 Kurt Mueller, Emily London, Rob Keithan, 1 More Laura E. Durso
Reclaiming Religious Freedom ArticleFeb 5, 2019 Reclaiming Religious Freedom The right to religious freedom is an essential American protection, yet it has been distorted in recent years to cause harm and discrimination. Feb 5, 2019 Emily London, Maggie Siddiqi
Anti-LGBTQ Discrimination Took a Foster Child From Her Loving Foster Dads VideoNov 20, 2018 Anti-LGBTQ Discrimination Took a Foster Child From Her Loving Foster Dads John Freml—whose foster daughter was taken from his home—is one of a growing number of LGBTQ individuals who has faced discrimination in adoption and foster care. Nov 20, 2018 Jasmine Hardy, Frank J. Bewkes
Welcoming All Families ReportNov 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
People of Faith Support LGBTQ Equality in a Philadelphia Child Welfare Case ArticleNov 1, 2018 People of Faith Support LGBTQ Equality in a Philadelphia Child Welfare Case Religious organizations and people of faith affirm that LGBTQ individuals should be allowed to adopt and foster children from child welfare organizations without facing discrimination. Nov 1, 2018 Emily London
Disaggregating the Data for Bisexual People Fact SheetSep 24, 2018 Disaggregating the Data for Bisexual People A new analysis from the Center for American Progress shows key differences in health, economic security, and other indicators between bisexual and monosexual people. Sep 24, 2018 Shabab Ahmed Mirza
Religious Liberty for a Select Few ReportApr 3, 2018 Religious Liberty for a Select Few Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ guidance is already empowering appointees throughout the administration to attack the equality and legal protections of LGBTQ people, women, and religious minorities. Apr 3, 2018 Sharita Gruberg, Frank J. Bewkes, Elizabeth Platt, 2 More Katherine Franke, Claire Markham
The ACA’s LGBTQ Nondiscrimination Regulations Prove Crucial ReportMar 7, 2018 The ACA’s LGBTQ Nondiscrimination Regulations Prove Crucial New analysis by CAP further explains the range of health care discrimination faced by LGBTQ people and HHS's critical role in combatting it under Section 1557. Mar 7, 2018 Sharita Gruberg, Frank J. Bewkes
Discrimination Prevents LGBTQ People From Accessing Health Care ArticleJan 18, 2018 Discrimination Prevents LGBTQ People From Accessing Health Care New data from the Center for American Progress show that LGBTQ people frequently avoid health care and experience discrimination in these settings, underscoring the importance of ACA. Jan 18, 2018 Shabab Ahmed Mirza, Caitlin Rooney
The Harms of Refusing Service to LGBTQ People and Other Marginalized Communities ReportNov 29, 2017 The Harms of Refusing Service to LGBTQ People and Other Marginalized Communities New research shows that, in addition to negatively impacting mental and physical health, discriminatory service refusals undermine LGBTQ people’s access to services. Nov 29, 2017 Caitlin Rooney, Laura E. Durso
Advancing LGBTQ Equality Through Local Executive Action ReportAug 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
Widespread Discrimination Continues to Shape LGBT People’s Lives in Both Subtle and Significant Ways ArticleMay 2, 2017 Widespread Discrimination Continues to Shape LGBT People’s Lives in Both Subtle and Significant Ways New research shows that one in four LGBT people report experiencing discrimination in 2016. The research shows LGBT people frequently make significant changes to their everyday lives to avoid discrimination. May 2, 2017 Sejal Singh, Laura E. Durso
Nondiscrimination Protections for LGBTQ Communities ReportDec 8, 2016 Nondiscrimination Protections for LGBTQ Communities Federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws can help secure the protections that all LGBTQ people—indeed, all people—need to safely lead their lives and equally participate in society. Dec 8, 2016 Ashe McGovern, Sarah McBride, Sharita Gruberg
Helping State and Local Officials Advocate for LGBT Communities ArticleJun 8, 2016 Helping State and Local Officials Advocate for LGBT Communities A new CAP toolkit provides resources to build support for nondiscrimination protections, oppose discrimination, and collect data on LGBT people in your community. Jun 8, 2016 Aaron Ridings, Erin Cohan
The Human Toll of North Carolina’s H.B. 2 VideoMay 5, 2016 The Human Toll of North Carolina’s H.B. 2 This video shows the devastating emotional and psychological impact that North Carolina's controversial law H.B. 2 can have on transgender people. May 5, 2016 Andrew Satter, Sarah McBride
Fired for Being Who I Am: The Fight for LGBT Equality Continues VideoFeb 16, 2016 Fired for Being Who I Am: The Fight for LGBT Equality Continues Despite historic progress on LGBT rights, many LGBT people and their families still face serious and life-altering discrimination in their daily lives. Feb 16, 2016 Kulsum Ebrahim, Sarah McBride, Claire Markham
The Economic Cost of Overly Broad RFRAs ArticleFeb 4, 2016 The Economic Cost of Overly Broad RFRAs Anti-LGBT religious exemption laws pose a serious risk to state economies. Feb 4, 2016 Sarah McBride
Discrimination Against Transgender Women Seeking Access to Homeless Shelters Fact SheetJan 7, 2016 Discrimination Against Transgender Women Seeking Access to Homeless Shelters Tests in four states reveal that transgender homeless women face discrimination in accessing shelter. Jan 7, 2016 Caitlin Rooney, Laura E. Durso, Sharita Gruberg
LGBT Inclusion in Sports ReportDec 18, 2015 LGBT Inclusion in Sports Study results suggest that professional teams that endorse an LGBT-inclusive vision of diversity in sports are viewed favorably by the public and could gain support from LGBT fans. Dec 18, 2015 Laura E. Durso, Sarah McBride, Caitlin Rooney
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