As a second Trump administration approaches, we’re running out of time to confirm as many federal judges as possible to provide a check on his presidential power and curb his stated policy priorities.
There are 40 federal judicial vacancies and 16 nominations before the Senate right now—as our civil rights hang in the balance, take action now!
Access to safe, accessible, and affordable housing in neighborhoods of their choice is vital to the wellbeing of women, LGBTQIA+ people, and families. Where we live is at the very core of our daily lives. And yet, women—particularly women facing intersecting forms of discrimination—and LGBTQIA+ people are significantly more likely than men to face housing instability due to both economic inequities (e.g., gender and racial wage gaps, the lack of a decent minimum wage), discrimination, and challenges in securing a safe, affordable, and accessible place to live in a neighborhood of their choosing.
This fact sheet dives into the history of racist and sexist housing policies in the United States and touches on housing discrimination still experienced today by women of color; pregnant people and families with children; disabled women; survivors; households headed by women; women with a conviction record; immigrant women; and LGBTQIA+ people.
