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Unfair income tax burdens and exclusion from key exemptions, credits and deductions hurt LGBT
families and their children.
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An ally’s guide to conversations that can build and sustain growing public support for allowing same-sex
couples to marry.
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Learn how laws and policies fail to protect children with LGBT parents.
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New: Health & Wellness for LGBT Families
Learn how outdated laws, social stigma and race-based discrimination combine to hurt children in LGBT families of color.
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Learn which states ban LGBT people from marrying or adopting, or allow them to be unfairly fired or denied housing.
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Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans simply want the same chance as everyone else to earn a living, be safe in their communities, serve their country, and take care of the ones they love. MAP's policy and issue analyses demonstrate how current laws stand in the way of this very simple goal. MAP also provides detailed recommendations about what can be done to make things better.
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The movement for LGBT equality is making progress, but it requires hard work by organizations, allies and funders. These advocates are more effective when they have information that helps them better coordinate their activities and strategically apply resources. MAP provides information and analysis about the health and capacity of the LGBT movement, helping advocates better deliver results.
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Research shows that most Americans simply don't understand the inequalities faced by LGBT people. They also don't understand how these inequalities can adversely affect gay and transgender people's lives. MAP provides messaging guides and resources that can help Americans better understand the disparities facing LGBT people, the need for change, and the importance of action to support LGBT equality.
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Unequal treatment under the law can prevent LGBT Americans from being able to fully participate in American life. Gay and transgender employees can be legally fired in 30 states just because of who they are. In 39 states, the law doesn't recognize the relationships of same-sex couples, meaning that they face unfair treatment when it comes to bereavement, family leave and medical decision-making.
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