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This year, thanks to your support, MAP remained a trusted resource in the fight for progress. As 2025 comes to a close, we're reflecting on a year of impact, deep collaborations and partnerships, and success.
🎁 Click here to make a 2025 gift that supports MAP's work moving forward: bit.ly/3UTAHCW
🎁 Click here to make a 2025 gift that supports MAP's work moving forward: bit.ly/3UTAHCW
December 31, 2025 at 6:26 PM
This year, thanks to your support, MAP remained a trusted resource in the fight for progress. As 2025 comes to a close, we're reflecting on a year of impact, deep collaborations and partnerships, and success.
🎁 Click here to make a 2025 gift that supports MAP's work moving forward: bit.ly/3UTAHCW
🎁 Click here to make a 2025 gift that supports MAP's work moving forward: bit.ly/3UTAHCW
2025 was not easy. From rising disinformation to attacks on basic freedoms, our vision of what this country can be and should be has been challenged at every corner.
But we continue to show up. In MAP's latest, we detail major wins across four key policy areas.
lgbtmap.medium.com/equality-map...
But we continue to show up. In MAP's latest, we detail major wins across four key policy areas.
lgbtmap.medium.com/equality-map...
Equality Maps Round-Up: Tracking Wins and Trends in 2025
MAP’s latest shows how despite attacks against us in 2025, the tides are turning as we head towards the new year.
lgbtmap.medium.com
December 30, 2025 at 8:15 PM
2025 was not easy. From rising disinformation to attacks on basic freedoms, our vision of what this country can be and should be has been challenged at every corner.
But we continue to show up. In MAP's latest, we detail major wins across four key policy areas.
lgbtmap.medium.com/equality-map...
But we continue to show up. In MAP's latest, we detail major wins across four key policy areas.
lgbtmap.medium.com/equality-map...
As 2025 draws to a close, MAP is summarizing major trends, wins, and changes we've seen in legislation that impacts our democracy.
Click below to read our year-end brief, which details updates to our Democracy Maps, projections for the new year, and more.
democracymaps.medium.com/democracy-ma...
Click below to read our year-end brief, which details updates to our Democracy Maps, projections for the new year, and more.
democracymaps.medium.com/democracy-ma...
Democracy Maps Round-Up: Tracking Wins and Trends in 2025
MAP is looking ahead to 2026 and offering an overview of the major trends from election and voting related legislation in 2025.
democracymaps.medium.com
December 17, 2025 at 9:16 PM
As 2025 draws to a close, MAP is summarizing major trends, wins, and changes we've seen in legislation that impacts our democracy.
Click below to read our year-end brief, which details updates to our Democracy Maps, projections for the new year, and more.
democracymaps.medium.com/democracy-ma...
Click below to read our year-end brief, which details updates to our Democracy Maps, projections for the new year, and more.
democracymaps.medium.com/democracy-ma...
ICMYI: MAP's Senior Advisor for Health Policy, Kellan Baker, discusses the ramifications of 2026 patient sex classification requirements for federally-funded cancer registries.
"This really is about a government-wide agenda of trying to erase transgender people,” he says.
wamu.org/story/25/12/...
"This really is about a government-wide agenda of trying to erase transgender people,” he says.
wamu.org/story/25/12/...
Changes coming to how researchers can identify cancer patients' gender
Cancer registries that receive federal funding will soon be required to classify patients only as male, female, or unknown. The change is raising concerns among health researchers about cancer data co...
wamu.org
December 16, 2025 at 9:13 PM
ICMYI: MAP's Senior Advisor for Health Policy, Kellan Baker, discusses the ramifications of 2026 patient sex classification requirements for federally-funded cancer registries.
"This really is about a government-wide agenda of trying to erase transgender people,” he says.
wamu.org/story/25/12/...
"This really is about a government-wide agenda of trying to erase transgender people,” he says.
wamu.org/story/25/12/...
Today is the deadline to enroll in coverage beginning January 1, 2026!
🔗 Visit Healthcare.gov for more. #EnrollByDec15
🔗 Visit Healthcare.gov for more. #EnrollByDec15
Open enrollment means open for all, including LGBTQ people and families.
In case you haven't heard: #openenrollment is back — and from now through December 15, you can get health insurance coverage for 2026. Visit HealthCare.gov now to explore your options and #GetCovered! #EnrollByDec15
In case you haven't heard: #openenrollment is back — and from now through December 15, you can get health insurance coverage for 2026. Visit HealthCare.gov now to explore your options and #GetCovered! #EnrollByDec15
December 15, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Today is the deadline to enroll in coverage beginning January 1, 2026!
🔗 Visit Healthcare.gov for more. #EnrollByDec15
🔗 Visit Healthcare.gov for more. #EnrollByDec15
Did you know? One in three transgender people live in states with some restrictions on bathroom access — and in 2025, nine states passed new laws or expanded existing laws.
www.mapresearch.org/equality-map...
www.mapresearch.org/equality-map...
Movement Advancement Project | Bans on Transgender People Using Bathrooms and Facilities According to their Gender Identity
The policies shown in this map prohibit transgender people from using bathrooms and facilities—such as locker rooms, shower rooms, changing rooms, and other sex-segregated spaces—according to their ge...
www.mapresearch.org
December 12, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Did you know? One in three transgender people live in states with some restrictions on bathroom access — and in 2025, nine states passed new laws or expanded existing laws.
www.mapresearch.org/equality-map...
www.mapresearch.org/equality-map...
Questions about health insurance and gender-affirming care? Out2Enroll has you covered with its Transgender Health Insurance Guides.
Find your state at out2enroll.org/trans-guides and enroll at HealthCare.gov before December 15.
Find your state at out2enroll.org/trans-guides and enroll at HealthCare.gov before December 15.
December 12, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Questions about health insurance and gender-affirming care? Out2Enroll has you covered with its Transgender Health Insurance Guides.
Find your state at out2enroll.org/trans-guides and enroll at HealthCare.gov before December 15.
Find your state at out2enroll.org/trans-guides and enroll at HealthCare.gov before December 15.
This week marks the annual LGBTQ Enrollment Week of Action! Did you know — thanks to the ACA, trans people are protected from discrimination in health insurance and care.
🔗 🏳️⚧️ Access your state’s Transgender Health Insurance Guide via Out2Enroll's site here: www.out2enroll.org/trans-guides
🔗 🏳️⚧️ Access your state’s Transgender Health Insurance Guide via Out2Enroll's site here: www.out2enroll.org/trans-guides
December 10, 2025 at 7:05 PM
This week marks the annual LGBTQ Enrollment Week of Action! Did you know — thanks to the ACA, trans people are protected from discrimination in health insurance and care.
🔗 🏳️⚧️ Access your state’s Transgender Health Insurance Guide via Out2Enroll's site here: www.out2enroll.org/trans-guides
🔗 🏳️⚧️ Access your state’s Transgender Health Insurance Guide via Out2Enroll's site here: www.out2enroll.org/trans-guides
Did you know? Our Equality Maps data is a go-to resource for media, policymakers, and more. Recently in @sacbee.com, our state policy scores are used in a friendliness index of U.S. states.
View our Equality Profile for CA here: www.mapresearch.org/equality_map...
www.sacbee.com/news/califor...
View our Equality Profile for CA here: www.mapresearch.org/equality_map...
www.sacbee.com/news/califor...
California named one of the friendliest states in the nation. Here’s why
North American tour operator Journeyscape went searching for the most welcoming spots in the United States.
www.sacbee.com
December 5, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Did you know? Our Equality Maps data is a go-to resource for media, policymakers, and more. Recently in @sacbee.com, our state policy scores are used in a friendliness index of U.S. states.
View our Equality Profile for CA here: www.mapresearch.org/equality_map...
www.sacbee.com/news/califor...
View our Equality Profile for CA here: www.mapresearch.org/equality_map...
www.sacbee.com/news/califor...
Stand with us this Giving Tuesday. Your generosity helps us meet this critical moment and build the future we all deserve.
🎁 Make your gift to support MAP's work: mapresearch.harnessgiving.org/donate/?sele...
🎁 Make your gift to support MAP's work: mapresearch.harnessgiving.org/donate/?sele...
December 2, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Stand with us this Giving Tuesday. Your generosity helps us meet this critical moment and build the future we all deserve.
🎁 Make your gift to support MAP's work: mapresearch.harnessgiving.org/donate/?sele...
🎁 Make your gift to support MAP's work: mapresearch.harnessgiving.org/donate/?sele...
In a year that has tested us, MAP is reflecting on the strength of our movements, its deep collaborations, and the broader vision of what this country can be when we all work together.
Will you stand with MAP on #GivingTuesday next week?
🎁 Make a gift: mapresearch.harnessgiving.org/donate/?sele...
Will you stand with MAP on #GivingTuesday next week?
🎁 Make a gift: mapresearch.harnessgiving.org/donate/?sele...
November 25, 2025 at 6:24 PM
In a year that has tested us, MAP is reflecting on the strength of our movements, its deep collaborations, and the broader vision of what this country can be when we all work together.
Will you stand with MAP on #GivingTuesday next week?
🎁 Make a gift: mapresearch.harnessgiving.org/donate/?sele...
Will you stand with MAP on #GivingTuesday next week?
🎁 Make a gift: mapresearch.harnessgiving.org/donate/?sele...
In case you missed it: in response to last week’s release of the controversial HHS report on pediatric gender-affirming care, MAP’s Senior Advisor for Health Policy, Kellan Baker — along with other experts in the gender-affirming care space — questioned both the validity and quality of the findings.
November 24, 2025 at 6:43 PM
In case you missed it: in response to last week’s release of the controversial HHS report on pediatric gender-affirming care, MAP’s Senior Advisor for Health Policy, Kellan Baker — along with other experts in the gender-affirming care space — questioned both the validity and quality of the findings.
Today, MAP honors Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR). Established nationally in 1999, TDoR remembers the lives of transgender and nonbinary people that have been lost to unconscionable violence. 🏳️⚧️
November 21, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Today, MAP honors Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR). Established nationally in 1999, TDoR remembers the lives of transgender and nonbinary people that have been lost to unconscionable violence. 🏳️⚧️
As state legislatures across the country become more polarized, citizens are turning to direct democracy to protect fundamental rights and advance policies that elected officials refuse to address.
MAP's latest details the landscape of direct citizen initiatives.
www.mapresearch.org/2025-direct-...
MAP's latest details the landscape of direct citizen initiatives.
www.mapresearch.org/2025-direct-...
Movement Advancement Project | Ballots vs. Backlash: Trends, Threats, and the Future of Direct Democracy
This report from MAP examines how direct democracy works across the states and the ways in which state legislatures are trying to restrict these processes.
www.mapresearch.org
November 13, 2025 at 4:56 PM
As state legislatures across the country become more polarized, citizens are turning to direct democracy to protect fundamental rights and advance policies that elected officials refuse to address.
MAP's latest details the landscape of direct citizen initiatives.
www.mapresearch.org/2025-direct-...
MAP's latest details the landscape of direct citizen initiatives.
www.mapresearch.org/2025-direct-...
In case you missed it — Illinois is the 15th state to modernize parentage laws to ensure that all children, regardless of what their families look like or how they were conceived, can secure legal ties to their parents.
👨👨👦 Learn more about this update here: lgbtmap.medium.com/victory-for-...
👨👨👦 Learn more about this update here: lgbtmap.medium.com/victory-for-...
November 12, 2025 at 3:34 PM
In case you missed it — Illinois is the 15th state to modernize parentage laws to ensure that all children, regardless of what their families look like or how they were conceived, can secure legal ties to their parents.
👨👨👦 Learn more about this update here: lgbtmap.medium.com/victory-for-...
👨👨👦 Learn more about this update here: lgbtmap.medium.com/victory-for-...
In case you missed it: SCOTUS will hear Watson v. RNC, which challenges Mississippi's election officials’ ability to count mail ballots that are cast by but received after Election Day.
⬇️ 🗳️ See the current landscape of mail ballot receipt deadlines below.
www.mapresearch.org/democracy-ma...
⬇️ 🗳️ See the current landscape of mail ballot receipt deadlines below.
www.mapresearch.org/democracy-ma...
Movement Advancement Project | Mail Ballot Receipt Deadlines
MAP's Democracy Maps track over 40 election laws and policies in the U.S.
www.mapresearch.org
November 10, 2025 at 10:27 PM
In case you missed it: SCOTUS will hear Watson v. RNC, which challenges Mississippi's election officials’ ability to count mail ballots that are cast by but received after Election Day.
⬇️ 🗳️ See the current landscape of mail ballot receipt deadlines below.
www.mapresearch.org/democracy-ma...
⬇️ 🗳️ See the current landscape of mail ballot receipt deadlines below.
www.mapresearch.org/democracy-ma...
It's Election Day — and if you're getting #VoteReady or heading to the polls soon, you still have time to learn about your state's in-person voting laws and policies.
➡️ Swipe here for more, and to view our full Democracy Maps, visit: www.mapresearch.org/democracy-maps
➡️ Swipe here for more, and to view our full Democracy Maps, visit: www.mapresearch.org/democracy-maps
November 4, 2025 at 5:46 PM
It's Election Day — and if you're getting #VoteReady or heading to the polls soon, you still have time to learn about your state's in-person voting laws and policies.
➡️ Swipe here for more, and to view our full Democracy Maps, visit: www.mapresearch.org/democracy-maps
➡️ Swipe here for more, and to view our full Democracy Maps, visit: www.mapresearch.org/democracy-maps
Open enrollment means open for all, including LGBTQ people and families.
In case you haven't heard: #openenrollment is back — and from now through December 15, you can get health insurance coverage for 2026. Visit HealthCare.gov now to explore your options and #GetCovered! #EnrollByDec15
In case you haven't heard: #openenrollment is back — and from now through December 15, you can get health insurance coverage for 2026. Visit HealthCare.gov now to explore your options and #GetCovered! #EnrollByDec15
November 3, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Open enrollment means open for all, including LGBTQ people and families.
In case you haven't heard: #openenrollment is back — and from now through December 15, you can get health insurance coverage for 2026. Visit HealthCare.gov now to explore your options and #GetCovered! #EnrollByDec15
In case you haven't heard: #openenrollment is back — and from now through December 15, you can get health insurance coverage for 2026. Visit HealthCare.gov now to explore your options and #GetCovered! #EnrollByDec15
#ICYMI: The Virgin Islands issued an EO related to gender marker changes on IDs earlier this month. The order establishes a formal process for gender marker revisions on driver's licenses and birth certificates.
⬇️ Read more here and scroll down to view our Equality Maps.
www.vi.gov/governor-bry...
⬇️ Read more here and scroll down to view our Equality Maps.
www.vi.gov/governor-bry...
Governor Bryan Signs Executive Order Establishing Process for Gender Marker Changes on Government-Issued Identification - Government of the United States Virgin Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has signed Executive Order No. 543-2025, establishing a formal process by which individuals in the Virgin Islands may request a change to the gender mar...
www.vi.gov
October 30, 2025 at 9:06 PM
#ICYMI: The Virgin Islands issued an EO related to gender marker changes on IDs earlier this month. The order establishes a formal process for gender marker revisions on driver's licenses and birth certificates.
⬇️ Read more here and scroll down to view our Equality Maps.
www.vi.gov/governor-bry...
⬇️ Read more here and scroll down to view our Equality Maps.
www.vi.gov/governor-bry...
Intersex health, dignity, and consent have never been optional.
Everyone, including those with variations in their sex traits, deserves affirming, knowledgeable healthcare and the right to make decisions for their own bodies.
#IntersexAwarenessWeek @interact.bsky.social
interactadvocates.org/faq/
Everyone, including those with variations in their sex traits, deserves affirming, knowledgeable healthcare and the right to make decisions for their own bodies.
#IntersexAwarenessWeek @interact.bsky.social
interactadvocates.org/faq/
October 29, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Intersex health, dignity, and consent have never been optional.
Everyone, including those with variations in their sex traits, deserves affirming, knowledgeable healthcare and the right to make decisions for their own bodies.
#IntersexAwarenessWeek @interact.bsky.social
interactadvocates.org/faq/
Everyone, including those with variations in their sex traits, deserves affirming, knowledgeable healthcare and the right to make decisions for their own bodies.
#IntersexAwarenessWeek @interact.bsky.social
interactadvocates.org/faq/
Voting is a must. Don’t put it off! On #VoteEarlyDay, you can find out where, when, and how to cast your ballot ahead of #ElectionDay. Visit VoteEarlyDay.org to learn more.
🗳️ 🔗 Want to see our Early Voting Democracy Map? See your state's policy by clicking below.
www.mapresearch.org/democracy-ma...
🗳️ 🔗 Want to see our Early Voting Democracy Map? See your state's policy by clicking below.
www.mapresearch.org/democracy-ma...
Movement Advancement Project | Early Voting Availability
Almost all states offer some form of early voting, but the length of the early voting period varies by state.
www.mapresearch.org
October 28, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Voting is a must. Don’t put it off! On #VoteEarlyDay, you can find out where, when, and how to cast your ballot ahead of #ElectionDay. Visit VoteEarlyDay.org to learn more.
🗳️ 🔗 Want to see our Early Voting Democracy Map? See your state's policy by clicking below.
www.mapresearch.org/democracy-ma...
🗳️ 🔗 Want to see our Early Voting Democracy Map? See your state's policy by clicking below.
www.mapresearch.org/democracy-ma...
MAP's new blog, cowritten with Advocates for Youth, summarizes our recent report findings and showcases testimonials directly from LGBTQ young people, illustrating how community spaces contribute to their well-being and allow them to thrive.
⬇️ Read more below.
lgbtmap.medium.com/the-power-of...
⬇️ Read more below.
lgbtmap.medium.com/the-power-of...
The Power of Affirming Community: How Local Spaces Support LGBTQ Youth Outcomes
This blog post draws from MAP’s recent report and explains how community support systems are linked to better life outcomes for LGBTQ…
lgbtmap.medium.com
October 17, 2025 at 5:21 PM
MAP's new blog, cowritten with Advocates for Youth, summarizes our recent report findings and showcases testimonials directly from LGBTQ young people, illustrating how community spaces contribute to their well-being and allow them to thrive.
⬇️ Read more below.
lgbtmap.medium.com/the-power-of...
⬇️ Read more below.
lgbtmap.medium.com/the-power-of...
Happy #NationalComingOutDay. Today, MAP is lifting up a new op-ed penned by LGBTQ+ advocates Jamie Bruesehoff and Rebekah Bruesehoff.
Below, Jamie and Rebekah explain why it's so important to show up for LGBTQ youth — and especially trans youth — on #ComingOutDay.
⬇️ 🔗
www.out.com/voices/natio...
Below, Jamie and Rebekah explain why it's so important to show up for LGBTQ youth — and especially trans youth — on #ComingOutDay.
⬇️ 🔗
www.out.com/voices/natio...
A mother and her transgender daughter on what Coming Out Day really means
In 2017, a viral photo of Jamie Bruesehoff's daughter, Rebekah, sparked their family's journey into public advocacy for LGBTQ+ youth. And despite the world's challenges, she has thrived with love and ...
www.out.com
October 11, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Happy #NationalComingOutDay. Today, MAP is lifting up a new op-ed penned by LGBTQ+ advocates Jamie Bruesehoff and Rebekah Bruesehoff.
Below, Jamie and Rebekah explain why it's so important to show up for LGBTQ youth — and especially trans youth — on #ComingOutDay.
⬇️ 🔗
www.out.com/voices/natio...
Below, Jamie and Rebekah explain why it's so important to show up for LGBTQ youth — and especially trans youth — on #ComingOutDay.
⬇️ 🔗
www.out.com/voices/natio...
You might be #VoteReady, but what about your friends and family? Our communities are stronger when everyone participates. As #NationalVoterEducationWeek comes to a close, you can help your loved ones register, make a plan, and vote.
🗳️ Visit NationalVoterEducationWeek.org/share for more information.
🗳️ Visit NationalVoterEducationWeek.org/share for more information.
October 10, 2025 at 4:16 PM
You might be #VoteReady, but what about your friends and family? Our communities are stronger when everyone participates. As #NationalVoterEducationWeek comes to a close, you can help your loved ones register, make a plan, and vote.
🗳️ Visit NationalVoterEducationWeek.org/share for more information.
🗳️ Visit NationalVoterEducationWeek.org/share for more information.
LGBTQ youth just want to be themselves. They deserve unconditional love, support, and safety. But for many parents, affirming their LGBTQ child requires overcoming their own deeply held biases against LGBTQ people.
Read more in a co-authored blog with @pflag.org.
lgbtmap.medium.com/every-child-...
Read more in a co-authored blog with @pflag.org.
lgbtmap.medium.com/every-child-...
“Every Child Needs a Safe Place”: How Home Life Impacts LGBTQ Youth
In observance of National Coming Out Day 2025, this blog provides stories of LGBTQ families and research findings on LGBTQ youth…
lgbtmap.medium.com
October 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
LGBTQ youth just want to be themselves. They deserve unconditional love, support, and safety. But for many parents, affirming their LGBTQ child requires overcoming their own deeply held biases against LGBTQ people.
Read more in a co-authored blog with @pflag.org.
lgbtmap.medium.com/every-child-...
Read more in a co-authored blog with @pflag.org.
lgbtmap.medium.com/every-child-...