LGBTQ+ Voting Barriers
Results from the 2019 LGBTQ+ Voter Experience Study
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Communities of Color
People of color who are also LGBTQ+ face a unique set of challenges based on their experience at the intersection of two marginalized communities in our society.
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Understanding Poverty in the LGBTQ+ Community
Poverty generally refers to a lack of basic necessities, resources and income, though its exact definition is often widely debated and measured in a variety of ways. A common way…
COVID-19 and the LGBTQ+ Community: Vaccinations and the Economic Toll of the Pandemic
As the vaccine rollout in the United States ramps up, it has become clear that there are disparities in comfort with the vaccines and a need for community outreach and…
Fatal Violence Against the Transgender and Gender-Expansive Community in 2021
Sadly, 2021 has already seen at least 60 transgender or gender-expansive people fatally shot or killed by
other violent means. We say at least because too often these stories go…
Modeling Inclusion: HBCUs and LGBTQ+ Support
The Human Rights Campaign partnered with The Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions to release ‘Modeling Inclusion: HBCUs and LGBTQ+ Support,” a research brief examining the ground-breaking steps that Historically…
Archive: Fatal Violence Against Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming People Reports
Visit our yearly reports on anti-transgender violence in the U.S. to explore the data and resources we have tracked over the years.
Seven Things About Transgender People That You Didn't Know
Today, there are an estimated 1.6 million transgender people (age 13+) in the United States, whereas globally, IPSOS estimates that 1% of adults identify as transgender as of 2023, with…
Research on LGBTQ+ People and the COVID-19 Pandemic
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, HRC Foundation has been actively engaged in research to monitor and understand the impact of the pandemic on the physical, mental,…
Safe Sex and Beating the Odds
Taking precautions against HIV doesn’t mean you should be ashamed of your sexuality or not enjoy sex - you can love your body and stay safe.
QTBIPOC Mental Health and Well-Being
LGBTQ+ people of color, similar to their broader LGBTQ+ community, experience alarmingly high rates of mental health challenges. It disrupts their daily lives and can be life-threatening, especially for children…
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