Deekshita Ramanarayanan Archives

July 22, 2026

Anti-Trans Legislation: A Tool to Erode U.S. Democracy

The Anti-Trans Legislation: A Tool to Erode U.S. Democracy Issue Brief outlines the latest data at the intersection of legislation attacking the rights and wellbeing of transgender, gender nonconforming, and nonbinary communities (TGNCNBi) and broader ongoing efforts to erode democracy in the United States. This resource includes data about the impact of discrimination on the mental and physical health of transgender people of all ages and particularly, the health and wellbeing of transgender and gender expansive youth. The issue brief also includes an analysis of recent trends in anti-LGBTQ legislation, relevant executive actions, and connections to ongoing anti-abortion and […]

May 7, 2026

Immigration + LGBTQ Communities Issue Brief

The Immigration + LGBTQ Communities Issue Brief outlines the latest data at the intersection of immigration and LGBTQ issues in the United States. This resource covers demographic data related to LGBTQ immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers, as well as the philanthropic landscape at this intersection. The issue brief also includes an analysis of LGBTQ asylum seekers globally, the U.S. asylum process, as well as LGBTQ immigrants’ access to HIV/AIDS services and the conditions and treatment of LGBTQ immigrants in detention. This issue brief was sponsored by Liberty Hill Foundation and features a call to action from Shane Murphy […]