Power of the Purse Report
Under the Constitution, Congress holds the power of the purse — determining how federal dollars flow and shaping which programs, communities, and priorities move forward.
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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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Political and Civic Engagement Among LGBTQ+ Voters
New research from Community Insights, a program of the HRC Foundation, shows that LGBTQ+ registered voters are highly likely to participate in the 2026 midterm elections and more likely than…
One Year Into Trump Administration & LGBTQ+ Messaging Playbook for the Midterms
One year into the Trump-Vance administration and less than one year out from the 2026 midterm elections, pro-equality campaigns have said that they are looking for guidance to successfully beat…
Municipality Database
There are many ways that cities can — and do — support their LGBTQ+ residents and employees. The Municipal Equality Index was designed by the HRC Foundation to help residents…
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…
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…
MEI: See Your Cities' Scores
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…
Look Back: Trump-Pence Administration Timeline
This archived timeline examines the key moments of the Trump-Pence Administration. It highlights pivotal actions, policy changes, and milestones regarding LGBTQ+ rights and equality.
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.
Juror Non-Discrimination Act/Jury ACCESS Act
The Juror Non-Discrimination Act and Jury Access for Capable Citizens and Equality in Service Selection (ACCESS) Act prohibits attorneys from seeking to strike potential federal jurors based on their sexual…
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