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…
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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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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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
PrEP Access and Coverage Act
The PrEP Access and Coverage Act would require all private and public insurance plans to cover the HIV prevention pill and related services with no out-of-pocket costs for patients.
Questions and Answers: The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act
Learn more about the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act
Real Education And Access For Healthy Youth Act
The Real Education for Healthy Youth Act would provide grants for comprehensive sex education to public or private entities that focus on adolescent health and education or have experience with…
Safe Schools Improvement Act
The Safe Schools Improvement Act (SSIA) would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) to require school districts in states that receive ESEA funds to adopt codes of conduct…
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