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NYPD officers patrol before the Queer Liberation March on June 30, 2019 in New York City.
Gender and Sexuality

“No Cops at Pride”: How the Criminal Justice System Harms LGBTQ People

As policymakers and researchers reconsider the future of policing in the US, LGBTQ people, especially people of color, who have been directly affected by police and carceral violence can guide conversations.
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COVID-19 Action that Centers Black LGBTQ People Can Address Housing Inequities

Addressing structural risk factors, such as chronic homelessness and housing insecurity, is key to creating safe communities where Black LGBTQ people can thrive.
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The Supreme Court Reaffirmed LBGT Protections against Discrimination. How Can We Ensure Those Rights Are Realized?

The principles the court affirmed could have far-reaching impact across many facets of life, including health, housing, and education.
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Better data are key to helping states meet the needs of LGBTQI people

Despite progress toward collecting data on the LGBTQI population, there is still a long way to go.
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Visibility for women of color is the crucial first step toward equality

Without visibility, the unique struggles of women of color are absorbed by the larger groups to which they belong.
Gender and Sexuality

Using technology to improve women’s safety in Pakistan’s urban transit systems

Sexual harassment in public spaces can restrict women's mobility and economic opportunity.
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In South Asian slums, women face the consequences of climate change

A new study shows that stressors brought by climate change may lead to increased domestic abuse and sleep deprivation among impoverished women.
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A tale of two cities: Why there is no “one solution” to combating spousal abuse

Southeast Asia has high rates of domestic violence, but those designing interventions should not treat this region as a monolith.
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Discrimination is limiting LGBTQ people’s access to rental housing

Housing discrimination faced by transgender people and same-sex couples can affect where they live and the resources available to them.
Gender and Sexuality

We need good data on LGBT Americans to craft inclusive policy

The Census Bureau announced it would include questions about sexual orientation and gender identity in the 2020 Census—then did an abrupt about-face.

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