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MAP is an independent, nonprofit think tank. We work to create a thriving, inclusive, and equitable America where all people have a fair chance to pursue health and happiness, earn a living, take care of the ones they love, be safe in their communities, and participate in civic life. Through our unique resources, including the LGBTQ Equality Maps, Democracy Maps, educational messaging guides, LGBTQ movement capacity reports, and in-depth policy and issue analysis, our work builds bridges across difference to advance equity and opportunity for all.

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The Federal SOGI Data Landscape Under the Second Trump Administration: One Year In Review
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 promote accountability and responsible data governance in an increasingly hostile federal environment.
Report
Talking About Conversion “Therapy” Practices
Conversion “therapy” practices are dangerous, discredited efforts to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. Learn how to help conflicted audiences understand what’s at stake when a state-licensed mental health practitioner subjects an LGBTQ young person to these dangerous conversion practices under the guise of “therapy.”
Guide
In Their Own Words: Learning from LGBTQ Youth Experiences to Tell a New Story
By combining new insights on who LGBTQ youth are and examining how social dynamics and public policy shape their lives, this comprehensive report expands our understanding of an often overlooked but frequently debated community.
Report
Democracy 101: Understanding Voter List Maintenance
This brief examines the history and development of voter list maintenance policies, the current landscape, legislative proposals, and it contrasts accepted best practices with policies that lead to problematic — and often targeted or discriminatory — voter purges.
Brief

Support for Transgender People is Higher Than Headlines Suggest

This partner brief from MAP and Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) offers new analysis which shows that transgender people are widely accepted and supported by their families, workplaces, faith communities, and more.

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MAP Celebrates 20th Anniversary Milestone

The Movement Advancement Project marks a new chapter as we celebrate 20 years of providing rigorous research, insight, and communications that empower the movements we care about.

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Conversation

We believe that to effectively reach and persuade people, we first have to better understand them.

Policy Change

We believe framing problems and policy solutions in clear, accurate, and accessible ways will more effectively change hearts and minds.

Collaboration

We believe we are stronger when we work together, so we work very collaboratively and build strong partnerships.

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