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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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Forecasting Democracy: Expected Changes to Voting and Election Policies in 2026
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Forecasting Equality: Expected Changes to LGBTQ Policies in 2026
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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

MAP Welcomes New Staff

At MAP, we pride ourselves on being the place where brilliant people come to do exceptional work that powers movements. This year, we’ve added four brilliant new folks to the team to strengthen our expertise and prepare for future success.

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Cost of ID as a Barrier

This analysis from MAP and VoteRiders reveals the unseen costs of strict voter ID laws and what this means for access to the ballot box.

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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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