LGBTQI+ Rights

LGBTQI+ people are a vital part of our nation and have remained resilient in their fight for equal rights.

However, the LGBTQI+ community is currently facing unprecedented levels of discrimination: State attacks explicitly targeting the rights of LGBTQI+ people have surged in recent years, while attempts to ban gender-affirming health care and criminalize drag performances have spread through various state houses across the country. Not only does the passage of these measures directly harm LGBTQI+ people and communities, but data also show that the mere introduction of these kinds of bills—which are often fueled by hateful and misinformed rhetoric—adversely affects LGBTQI+ people, especially youth.

CAP Action is dedicated to providing research that highlights the need for legal and lived equality for LGBTQI+ people as well as advancing policy solutions that further comprehensive nondiscrimination protections in tandem with policies that support the economic security, health, and safety of LGBTQI+ people.

Photo shows a black wrought iron fence next to a brick sidewalk. Small, colorful pride and transgender flags line the fence.
Colorful pride flags line a wrought iron fence at Christopher Park, part of the Stonewall National Monument in Greenwich Village, New York. (Getty/John Senter/UCG/Universal Images Group)
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LGBTQ Labor Progress and Worker Safety Is at Stake This Fall In the News

LGBTQ Labor Progress and Worker Safety Is at Stake This Fall

In an op-ed published by Newsweek, Serena Zets emphasizes the need to continue building pathways for young LGBTQ people and people of color in the workforce.

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Serena Zets

S. Leo Chiang on ‘Island in Between’ and Taiwan’s Story Podcast

S. Leo Chiang on ‘Island in Between’ and Taiwan’s Story

Filmmaker S. Leo Chiang joins the show to discuss his Academy Award-nominated short documentary, “Island in Between.”

Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Kelly McCoy, 12 More Mishka Espey, Erin Phillips, Muggs Leone, Muggs Leone, Muggs Leone, Muggs Leone, Muggs Leone, Muggs Leone, Matthew Gossage, Hai-Lam Phan, Olivia Mowry, Toni Pandolfo

What It’s Like to Be an LGBTQ+ High Schooler in DeSantis’s Florida In the News
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What It’s Like to Be an LGBTQ+ High Schooler in DeSantis’s Florida

Florida high school student Cameron Driggers explains how Gov. Ron DeSantis’ (R-FL) policies affect LGBTQ+ students like him. He warns that a potential DeSantis presidency would bring extremist policies to Americans everywhere.

the Advocate

Cameron Driggers

Kate Sosin on This Long, Challenging Year in the Fight for LGBTQI+ Rights Podcast

Kate Sosin on This Long, Challenging Year in the Fight for LGBTQI+ Rights

Kate Sosin, LGBTQ+ reporter for The 19th, joins Daniella to discuss recent legislative and judicial attacks on LGBTQI+ people, the importance of responsible reporting on these issues, and what all of it might mean heading into November.

Daniella Gibbs Léger, Erin Phillips, Kelly McCoy, 3 More Tricia Woodcome, Sam Signorelli, Rachel Lim

Preston Mitchum on Pride, Advocacy, and Community Podcast

Preston Mitchum on Pride, Advocacy, and Community

On the 100th episode of "The Tent," Daniella discusses the legacy of Pride and state legislative attacks on LGBTQI+ rights with Preston Mitchum of the Trevor Project.

Daniella Gibbs Léger, Erin Phillips, Kelly McCoy, 2 More Tricia Woodcome, Sam Signorelli

Fact Sheet: LGBT Workers in the Labor Market Fact Sheet

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.

the Center for American Progress

Caroline Medina, Lindsay Mahowald, Rose Khattar, 1 More Aurelia Glass

Brandon Wolf on the Fight for LGBTQI+ Rights in Florida and Beyond Podcast

Brandon Wolf on the Fight for LGBTQI+ Rights in Florida and Beyond

This week on "The Tent," Daniella and Brandon Wolf, activist and press secretary for Equality Florida, discuss the state's "Don't Say Gay" law and restrictions on gender-affirming care for transgender youth.

Daniella Gibbs Léger, Erin Phillips, Kelly McCoy, 2 More Tricia Woodcome, Sam Signorelli

New Opportunities for the Biden-Harris Administration To Create Good Jobs for LGBTQI+ Workers In the News

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.

the Center for American Progress

Aurelia Glass, Sharita Gruberg, Caroline Medina, 1 More Karla Walter

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