This report—and the underlying Equality Maps that make it possible—demonstrate a dizzying and rapidly shifting patchwork of state laws, illustrating that now, more than perhaps ever before, basic righ...

It was the Trump administration’s latest stumble in its effort to find proof of widespread noncitizen voting, despite decades of evidence that it is extremely rare.

This analysis details the return of anti-LGBTQ—and specifically, for the first time in American history, anti-transgender—ballot measures in the November 2026 midterms, which may mark a critical turni...

Virginia’s ban on same-sex marriage hasn’t been enforceable since 2014, but it’s still on the books — at least until November.

A second federal judge has blocked the U.S. Postal Service plan for President Trump's attempt to restrict mail-in voting for the midterm election, as the wait for a Supreme Court ruling continues.

Seven initiatives in five states would exploit trans people to promote a gender-policing surveillance state. This story was produced in partnership with the Accountability Journalism Institute. A poli...

Research from Harvard found that gender-affirming surgeries for minors are rare — and usually involve chest reduction for cisgender boys.

Students described threats of sexual violence, physical assaults and bullying because they are queer or transgender. Meanwhile, school records show hundreds of documented safety incidents with little ...

Activists warn that these measures targeting transgender youth are “part of a larger, coordinated effort to roll back the rights for women broadly.”

Using the Democracy Maps, this first-of-its-kind report provides a longitudinal analysis of how state election laws have changed since 2021 and offers an effective tool for understanding the landscape...

After winning a legal battle to play soccer, transgender teen Parker Tirrell quit due to adult hostility in New Hampshire.

This report reviews recent progress in federal LGBTQ data collection, documents the scope and consequences of current demographic data removals and rollbacks, and outlines strategies and resources to ...

The ruling in West Virginia v. B.P.J. leaves open the door to inclusive policies, writes attorney Shannon Minter.

Today, the Court ruled 5–4 in Watson v. Republican National Committee that federal Election Day statutes do not prevent states from…

From the beginning, MAP’s work has been rooted in our ability to deeply understand the people we hope to reach. That insight has guided…

Across its 20-year history, the Movement Advancement Project (MAP) has become a mainstay for funders, advocates, and policy experts. MAP’s…

For the 2026 primary elections, NPR has collected deadlines and information on how to register to vote — online, in person or by mail — in every U.S. state and territory.

Since 2020, political attacks on transgender people have rapidly escalated. Each year brings new records in anti-transgender legislation, and it seems each day brings new and previously unthinkable ex...

Tracking more than 50 laws and policies related to voting and elections, the Democracy Maps highlight the stark differences in voting…

2026 marks MAP’s 20th anniversary. In honor of this milestone and in recognition of Pride Month, we are highlighting key pillars of our…

In this rapidly changing landscape, MAP’s LGBTQ Equality Maps provide a detailed snapshot of the current state of LGBTQ laws and policies…

Voters amended the state constitution to lift restrictions on voting by mail. On Tuesday, Gov. Ned Lamont signed a new law making the change official.

These past few weeks have felt like months, and these months have been years. We’ve taken great solace in the company of data nerds interested in preserving and providing access to public federal data...

Tracking more than 50 laws and policies related to voting and elections, the Democracy Maps, reveal the incredible differences in access to…

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