Conversion therapy is discredited junk science that endangers kids. SCOTUS might greenlight it anyway. @hvnorrisphd.bsky.social breaks down the case for @USAToday.com: t.co/C5rJw77uef

Citizens United opened the floodgates of slimy dark money into our politics. It’s time we slam them shut. Glad to have CAP in the fight :-)

Trans people, like everyone else, deserve safety and dignity. Popularity - or unpopularity - of that statement has no bearing on its truth. That's kind of the whole point of civil rights.

Congratulations to CAP's @calebllsmith.bsky.social for being listed as one of @outinnationalsecurity.org and @newamerica.org's Out Leaders 2025 honoree. #OutLeadership2025 www.outinnationalsecurity.org/honor-roll/2...

As the Trump administration continues to censor LGBTQI+ data and slash critical research funding, it's more important than ever to understand the needs of LGBTQI+ communities. Don't miss this important conversation with CAP thought leaders on Monday, July 28: www.americanprogress.org/events/in-co...

Join me tomorrow for our conversation about the 2024 CAP LGBTQI+ Community Survey! RSVP here: www.americanprogress.org/events/in-co...

Sara Habein, a mother of two in Montana, recently learned that she has cysts in her brain. Every six months, her doctors check that the cysts aren’t growing. If she didn’t have Medicaid, she's not sure what she would do. Now, Trump’s “one big, beautiful” law threatens her coverage.

Virtual LGBTQ event alert! 11am on Monday, I'll be joined by several CAP colleagues to discuss new findings from our 2024 LGBTQI+ Survey. Topics include the disabled LGBTQI+ community, the LGBTQI+ wage gap, caregiving, and more. RSVP and find out more here! www.americanprogress.org/events/in-co...

Today at 11 am ET: Don't miss our virtual event on presidential appeasement and the Supreme Court in 2025. www.americanprogress.org/events/presi... We'll be joined by @audrelawdamercy.bsky.social, @leahlitman.bsky.social, @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social, and @anthonymkreis.bsky.social.

My colleague Sara at @americanprogress.bsky.social examined our CAP LGBTQI+ Community Survey, revealing that LGBTQI+ households earn just 85 cents for every $1 of non-LGBTQI+ households. LGBTQI+ women households earn even less, at just 52 cents per $1. www.americanprogress.org/article/the-...

Some of the very best people I know have created a camp - it’s a retreat for those of us who do social justice work. Camp Ground is about rest: no work allowed. If you organize, advocate, etc in ANY capacity (professionally, as a volunteer, in your spare time) this camp is probably for you.

MUST-READ: My CAP colleague Alice Lillydahl has a terrific new column out today on why appeasement of Trump's illegal demands may be far more dangerous to organizations than compliance is.

Right-wing senators are trying to defund coverage of trans medical care. A new report out today from my colleague @hvnorrisphd.bsky.social reveals: 28% of insured trans folks are covered through Medicaid and 6% through ACA plans. Coverage MUST be protected. www.americanprogress.org/article/lgbt...

Today's Something Censored - The Department of Defense had a detailed handbook on supporting transgender service members, providing policies that ensured equity and covered topics from dress code to commander responsibilities. It has since been censored, but we have a copy.

Key state department officials shared at a national convening how LGBTQI+ rights are an integral part of international policy. Secretary Blinken and other leaders affirmed the importance of diversity in international policy. The article is no longer available on government sites.

Today’s Something Censored - Wiped from the TSA website; policies and guidance on traveling through TSA for transgender, non-binary, and gender diverse people. Much of this advice is still helpful; highly recommend a read for those traveling.

Also, on Skrmetti. Folks are going to analyze, write about the harms of the ruling. While we do, it is SO important to remember: The people who sued for care, went before SCOTUS and argued for equal rights were right to do so. Their strategy was solid, their aim was correct. Hope is never wrong.

Listen. We cannot predicate fighting on winning. We're going to lose a lot in the days to come, and if we’re going to make it through the nights we need to find something to fuel us that runs deeper than hope. We’re past hope. We don't follow hope. Hope follows us.

Today, SCOTUS chose politicians over doctors, misinformation over science, and special interest groups over families. When leaders choose to cower rather than defend, it’s devastating. But, it is also clarifying. This ruling is a directive to us - to keep fighting. In community, we will win. 🏳️‍⚧️

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a Tennessee law barring lifesaving medical care for transgender minors. In response, @calebllsmith.bsky.social, director of LGBTQI+ Policy at the Center for American Progress, issued the following statement: www.americanprogress.org/press/statem...

Today's Something Censored - The Department of Housing and Urban Development compiled a resource on ensuring equal access to shelters/ housing programs for trans people. While it was removed from HUD's website, it is still a powerful tool for organizations committed to providing inclusive resources.

Its #LGBTQIAEqualPay day! CAP data shows LGBTQI+ women lose over 39k a year and Black LGBTQI+ households lose over 33k. We have to fight back against this administration that is destroying every right and enforcement institution on the books. www.americanprogress.org/article/the-...

Our latest shows that LGBTQI+ households lose $12,600 per year to the wage gap, and the gaps are wider for LGBTQI+ people who are trans, women, and people of color. We must fight the claw backs to our civil rights enforcement agencies for #LGBTQIAEqualPay.🏳️‍🌈 www.americanprogress.org/article/the-...

Today's Something Censored - The Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) once provided a resource for organizations and community centers on supporting LGBTQIA2S+ Youth as part of FYSB homeless youth programs. LGBTQIA2S+ young people are more likely to be homeless than their peers.

This weekend, Trump spent millions on a vanity project/military parade. Among other anti-veteran cuts, the VA recently cut coverage of trans care, citing costs. The parade would've covered a year of all trans vets' medical bills 90 times over. www.americanprogress.org/article/trum...

This, the critical, life saving information that has been censored & deleted from VA site was the product of decades of #LGBTQ #health & #veteran groups working to improve the health of our community. Please share these resources widely. Our community members need them, especially right now.

Today's Something Censored - The VA used to have a comprehensive resource page for providing medical care to LGBTQI+ veterans. The page included resources everything from serving trans and non-binary vets - to details on suicide prevention services. All have been wiped from the VA site.

Today's Something Censored - The Office in charge of federal contracts for the Department of Labor used to have a "Know Your Rights" document outlining non-discrimination protections for LGBTQI+ workers. The fact sheet was provided in multiple languages. All have been wiped from the DOL website.

State laws banning and restricting best practice care, including reproductive care and trans medical care, disproportionately impact marginalized communities. Everyone, including LGBTQI+ people, needs policies that expand access to care and protect bodily autonomy now more than ever.

Today’s Something Censored - The Biden administration published a thorough toolkit on advancing trans equity in partnership with multiple federal agencies. The toolkit provided resources and laid out inclusive policy goals.

Good policy is informed by good data - but gathering data, particularly for the LGBTQI+ community is harder than it's ever been. @americanprogress.bsky.social is committed to collecting that data and using it to shape solutions to real-world problems.

Today's Something Censored - SAMSHA published a groundbreaking report on the harms of conversion therapy - also known as change efforts. The 100+ page report provided key, concrete evidence and tangible next steps to protect all young people.

Pride is about our community standing together. When we are united we can face any challenge. 🏳️‍🌈 Hear from @repmarktakano.bsky.social, Jaymes Black, and Dr. Kellan Baker:

Today's Something Censored - The VA published dozens of articles about the lives and accomplishments of veterans - including LGBTQI+ veterans. This story highlighted a trans vet's work on preventing homelessness.

Today's Something Censored - Ok, this one is wonky but stay with me - it's important. For years, LGBTQI+ advocates have been working to get the Census to ask questions on their surveys about LGBTQ identity. Doing so is deceptively difficult, but very possible - and this censored report details how.

Today's edition of CAP's InProgress newsletter has me talking about the importance of Pride and protecting the LGBTQI+ community (you can read below). If you have questions about the state of our community this Pride month, I’ll do my best to answer here! my1.americanprogress.org/personalizat...

Today's Something Censored - A fact sheet on the pro-LGBTQI+ policies championed and passed by the Biden administration. The fact sheet featured policies like non-discrimination protections, better data collection, and more.

Today's Something Censored - A detailed policy on ensuring equity and non-discrimination for trans HHS employees. The policy writes that "the obligation to honor the diversity of the HHS workforce" is fundamental to its mission.

Today's Something Censored - Guidance from the EEOC on protecting LGBTQI+ workers from discrimination. The guidance specifies that LGBTQI+ people are protected by laws banning discrimination based on sex - like Title VII. The web page provides clear examples and ways to report discrimination.

Today's Something Censored - A comprehensive resource for elementary and secondary schools on how to ensure their students are protected from discrimination and harassment. The guide provides guidance, resources, and model policies on topics from COVID-19 to preventing sexual violence.

Today's Something Censored - When SCOTUS determined sex discrim protections included LGBTQI+ people, many agencies, like the USDA, updated their policies. This memo provided guidance and answers potential questions for state program directors on protecting LGBTQI+ folks in food programs like SNAP.

Today's Something Censored - The VA initiated a comprehensive review of their policies to ensure inclusivity of trans veterans. The announcement acted as a recommitment to serve all who served - including trans folks.

I started Something Censored as a project to shed light on just a few of the hundreds of documents and resources the Trump administration has wiped from government websites. The good news is we were prepared, archiving crucial LGBTQI+ resources.

Today's Something Censored - In 2015, the Department of Labor finalized a rule that ensured same-sex couples were included under the Family and Medical Leave Act. This web page announcing the rule was one of the first to be removed when Trump took office.

Today's Something Censored - Some web pages censored by the Trump admin were whole resource lists. This resource bank was from the LGBTQI+ Working group at the DOJ - providing crucial resources for topics from HIV to harassment laws.

Today's Something Censored - A release from the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau on their rule codifying protections from discrimination for LGBTQI+ people by lenders. It said that the "industry is on notice that the Bureau will not tolerate illegal discrimination against the LGBTQI+ community."

"...we're not going to be put back into the closet to appease anyone, and we're not going to be silent while human dignity is under threat." @repmarktakano.bsky.social at CAP today speaking out against the continuous attacks on LGBTQI+ rights:

The 2024 LGBTQI+ Community Survey from @americanprogress.bsky.social revealed many forms of discrimination and barriers to equity for LGBTQI+ folks. Perhaps among the most concerning? Abortion bans are making it harder for LGBTQI+ people find medical providers for ANY form of care.

Today's Something Censored - A fact sheet on LGBTQI+ youth homelessness. Prior to the Trump administration, HUD provided key programming, support, and guidance through their LGBTQ Youth Homelessness Prevention Program. This fact sheet was published in 2015.

@americanprogress.bsky.social’s @calebllsmith.bsky.social, total rockstar, breaking down the data from our LFBTQI+ Community Survey - tune in! www.youtube.com/live/HK0jkYD...