An estimated 2.3 million adults in the U.S. identify as Hispanic or Latino/a and LGBT. Latinx LGBT people fare worse than their non-LGBT counterparts on some measures of economic and social vulnerability, including unemployment and food insecurity. In addition, Latinx LGBT adults face disparities in mental and physical health such as depression, asthma, and chronic health conditions compared to non-LGBT adults. However, similarities were found between the two groups, including household annual income and experiences of victimization and discrimination.
Latinx LGBT and non-LGBT adults diagnosed with depression
We are looking for an experienced attorney or legal scholar with substantial public policy experience, legislative lawyering, and/or litigation experience to be our next Federal Policy Director. The director will provide legal research and analysis related to litigation, legislation, and policy developments concerning issues of sexual orientation and gender identity, with a focus on federal policy.
