State Equality Index 2024
The SEI rates all 50 states plus Washington, D.C. in six areas of law and assigns the states to one of four distinct categories.
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Research
Our reports feature independent research, data driven information and guides that will continue to educate, support, and inspire ourselves and each other to continue the journey to equality.
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Safer Sex for Trans Bodies (Sexo Seguro Para Los Cuerpos Trans)
The HRC Foundation, in partnership with Whitman-Walker Health, released Safer Sex for Trans Bodies, a comprehensive sexual health guide for transgender and gender expansive people and their partners.
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…
Part of the Team: Holding Conversations About Trans-Inclusive Sports
Have you ever wanted to speak up for transgender and non-binary youth athletes, but weren’t quite sure what to say? As of March 2022, 11 states have enacted laws that…
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…
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…
Long-Term Care Equality Index 2025
The Long-Term Care Equality Index 2025 Report represents the second validated survey on LGBTQ+ inclusion in long-term care and senior housing communities. The Human Rights Campaign Foundation and SAGE are…
LGBTQ+ Youth in the Foster Care System
Every one of us can do our part to improve the experiences of LGBTQ youth in America’s foster care system.
LGBTQ+ Well-Being Across Race and Ethnicity
Recent findings from the HRC Foundation’s 2025 Annual LGBTQ+ Community Survey indicate that LGBTQ+ adults are experiencing financial strain, health challenges, and declines in outness and visibility. These experiences differ…
HRC’s Guide to Getting It Right: Reporting about HIV
This guide is meant to be a starting point for reporters, journalists, bloggers, and community advocates interested in covering the the HIV epidemic both accurately and compassionately.
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