The Trump Administration Is Quietly Gutting Minimum Wage Protections for Millions of Workers ArticleAugust 27, 2025 The Trump Administration Is Quietly Gutting Minimum Wage Protections for Millions of Workers The administration has already cut minimum wage protections for hundreds of thousands of federal contract workers and halted plans to require companies to pay disabled workers at least $7.25 per hour; this Labor Day, it will advance plans to eliminate federal minimum wage protections for millions of child care and home care providers. Aug 27, 2025 Aurelia Glass
The Truth About Disparate Impact and Equity ArticleAugust 13, 2025 The Truth About Disparate Impact and Equity The Supreme Court has reaffirmed disparate impact liability numerous times, and President Trump’s April 23 executive order does not inhibit private plaintiffs’ ability to file civil claims. Aug 13, 2025 Mia Ives-Rublee, Mariam Rashid, Hayley Durudogan
Politicians Don’t Understand Disability In the NewsAugust 5, 2025 Politicians Don’t Understand Disability In an op-ed published by Inside Sources, Mia Ives-Rublee argues that Congress should use the inclusive framing provided by the Americans with Disability Act to boost support for this growing community of Americans. Aug 5, 2025 Inside Sources Mia Ives-Rublee
For disabled Americans, Medicaid work requirements don’t work In the NewsJune 30, 2025 For disabled Americans, Medicaid work requirements don’t work In an op-ed published by The Contrarian, Mia Ives-Rublee and external co-author Nicole Jorwic illustrate how Medicaid work requirements proposed in Repblicans' tax and budget bill will harm disabled Americans. Jun 30, 2025 The Contrarian Mia Ives-Rublee, Nicole Jorwic
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
How the Disability Community Can Fight Back in 2025 ArticleMarch 10, 2025 How the Disability Community Can Fight Back in 2025 The disability community must utilize a three-prong strategy to actively fight back against the Trump administration and Congress. Mar 10, 2025 Mia Ives-Rublee, Casey Doherty
The Trump Administration Has Made 150 Million American Workers Newly Vulnerable to Workplace Discrimination ReportMarch 6, 2025 The Trump Administration Has Made 150 Million American Workers Newly Vulnerable to Workplace Discrimination The Trump administration’s efforts to weaken the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission make more than 150 million American workers more susceptible to discrimination in their workplaces. Mar 6, 2025 Molly Weston Williamson
The Trump Administration Has Made 36 Million Workers Newly Vulnerable to Discrimination and Harassment ArticleFebruary 27, 2025 The Trump Administration Has Made 36 Million Workers Newly Vulnerable to Discrimination and Harassment The Trump administration has put more than 36 million private sector workers at risk of unchecked discrimination and harassment, with hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars now potentially pouring into discriminatory workplaces. Feb 27, 2025 Sara Estep
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 Online Only 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
Attack on the ACA ArticleJuly 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 ReportJuly 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 VideoApril 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 ArticleFebruary 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 VideoNovember 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 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
People of Faith Support LGBTQ Equality in a Philadelphia Child Welfare Case ArticleNovember 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 SheetSeptember 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 ReportApril 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 ReportMarch 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 ArticleJanuary 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 ReportNovember 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 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
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 ReportDecember 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
Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice IssueNovember 1, 2021 Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice We pursue climate action that meets the crisis’s urgency, creates good-quality jobs, benefits disadvantaged communities, and restores U.S. credibility on the global stage.
Strengthening Health IssueNovember 1, 2021 Strengthening Health We work to strengthen public health systems and improve health care coverage, access, and affordability.
Advancing Racial Equity and Justice IssueNovember 1, 2021 Advancing Racial Equity and Justice We apply a racial equity lens in developing and advancing policies that aim to root out entrenched systemic racism to ensure everyone has an opportunity to thrive.