Reports

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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National State of Emergency for LGBTQ+ Americans

We have officially declared a state of emergency for LGBTQ+ people in the United States for the first time following an unprecedented and dangerous spike in anti-LGBTQ+ legislative assaults.

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State Equality Index 2023

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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Corporate Equality Index 2023-2024

As the national benchmarking tool measuring policies, practices and benefits pertinent to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) employees, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index is a…

Municipal Equality Index 2023

The 2023 MEI is the twelfth annual edition and rates a total of 506 cities on 49 different criteria from every state in the nation.
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LGBTQ+ Youth, Reports

HRC's LGBTQ+ Youth Report

In 2022, nearly 13,000 LGBTQ+ youth, from all 50 states and Washington, DC, participated in the 2022 Youth Survey, reporting on their health, well-being, and experiences across all aspects of…

Coming Out, Communities of Color, Reports

Coming Out: Living Authentically as Black LGBTQ+ People

We all deserve the right to live our lives genuinely, completely and honestly. Race, ethnicity, language, religion, culture, gender expression, sexual orientation and gender identity should never be barriers to…