Transgender Military Service
On January 27, 2025, President Trump issued a blatantly discriminatory Executive Order that bans transgender people from serving in the military.
Laws & Legislation
We’ve seen major victories for LGBTQ+ rights and equality at all levels, but we’re not done yet.
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Tips for Preparedness, Peaceful Protesting, and Safety
Safety and preparedness are essential in uncertain times. Whether you're preparing for an emergency or participating in a peaceful protest, these guidelines will help ensure your safety and well-being.
Municipal Equality Index 2025
The 2025 MEI is the fourteenth annual edition and rates a total of 506 cities on 49 different criteria from every state in the nation. The MEI is the only…
Comparing the LGBTQ+ Records of Administrative Agencies Under Presidents Biden and Trump
Indeed, the records of both administrations vary significantly with respect to their treatment of LGBTQ+ people and their rights.
Legal Protections For LGBTQ+ People Under The New Section 1557 Final Rule
Learn more about these protections and why they matter to the LGBTQ+ community.
Emergency Funds for Relocating and Supporting Families and Transgender Individuals
LGBTQ+ Americans Fight Back: Emergency Funds for Relocating and Supporting Families and Transgender Individuals
Map: Attacks on Gender Affirming Care by State
In a coordinated push led by national anti-LGBTQ+ hate groups, legislators across the country have overridden the recommendations of the American medical establishment and introduced hundreds of bills that target…
Get the Facts on Gender-Affirming Care
Every person has the fundamental right to access the health care they need without fear of discrimination, prejudice, or barriers to treatment that supports their mental, physical, and emotional well-being.
Municipal Equality Index
HRC's Municipal Equality Index (MEI) demonstrates the ways that many cities can — and do — support the LGBTQ+ people who live and work there, even where states and the…
The Equality Act
The Equality Act would provide consistent and explicit anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ people across key areas of life, including employment, housing, credit, education, public spaces and services, federally funded programs,…
Love Conquers Hate
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