LGBTQ+ Archives

Op-Ed/Commentary

InequalityLGBTQ+United States Economic Precarity Among LGBT Workers

Uncover the economic precarity experienced by LGBT workers, including food insecurity, housing hardship, and barriers to health care access.

Alex Richwine Julie Yixia Cai / June 26, 2024

Op-Ed/Commentary

Affordable Care ActDisabilityHealth and Social ProgramsHealthcareInequalityLGBTQ+United States LGBT Adults Are More Likely to Experience Mental Health Hardships, But Less Likely to Get Needed Help

Fundamental changes to laws and attitudes will be needed to address the mental health hardships faced by both LGBT and non-LGBT people, and to reduce the disparities that exist between them.

Julia Godfrey Shawn Fremstad Julie Yixia Cai / July 13, 2022

Op-Ed/Commentary

Affordable Care ActInequalityLGBTQ+United States Lack of Universal Childcare and Other Family Benefits Hurts LGBT Parents and Caregivers

This article uses the Census Bureau’s experimental Household Pulse Survey to look at childcare experiences and the financial security of LGBT adults raising children under age 12, including both single and partnered LGBT caregivers

Julia Godfrey Julie Yixia Cai Shawn Fremstad / June 29, 2022

Op-Ed/Commentary

InequalityLGBTQ+United StatesWorkers LGBTQ+ Workers Especially Burdened by Unpredictable Work Hours, Unstable Incomes

It is essential that policy makers address work schedule uncertainty to protect LGBTQ+ workers. Doing so could improve worker well-being and financial security.

Annabel Utz Julie Yixia Cai / June 27, 2022