Just Americans: Organizing LGBTQ Americans and our neighbors to Reinvigorate Pluralism, Promote Democracy, and Cultivate Civic Renewal in the United States of America.

Strategic Priorities

LGBTQ Democracy Promotion

Support LGBTQ Americans in civic engagement, leadership, and voter participation while protecting freedom of expression and equality.

Pluralism

Reintroduce and reinforce pluralistic values within progressive movements, centering LGBTQ inclusion as a foundation for coalition-building.

Narrative and Public Opinion

Use polling, focus groups, and narrative research to shape civic discourse that advances dignity for LGBTQ people and all communities.

Science and Civic Belonging

Apply research to foster empathy, heal polarization, and create a sense of belonging, particularly for LGBTQ youth and families.

Leadership Development

Cultivate a diverse cohort of LGBTQ and allied leaders equipped to lead across difference.

Program Areas

Research & Analytics

  • Public opinion research and polling on LGBTQ inclusion, pluralism, and democracy.

  • Spiritual and psychological analytics to assess belonging, empathy,
    and flourishing.

Narrative Innovation

  • Develop story-based messaging rooted in science and narrative
    resonance to advance LGBTQ equality and pluralism.

  • Equip thought leaders with inclusive communication skills that uplift LGBTQ dignity and the dignity of all Americans.

Leadership & Coalition Building

  • Training for civic and movement leaders.

  • Issue-based coalitions bridging LGBTQ rights, religious freedom,
    and family formation.

Education & Public Engagement

  • Briefings, convenings, op-eds, podcasts, and tools highlighting LGBTQ contributions to democracy.

  • Youth engagement initiatives to build civic belonging for LGBTQ and allied young people.

Be Part of our Research

  • A woman with wavy brown hair sitting on a brown carpeted floor looking at a smartphone displaying a form or application.

    Survey

    The purpose of this research is to better understand how people across the United States perceive and relate to transgender Americans—their awareness, beliefs, and attitudes across diverse communities and experiences.

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  • A diverse group of ten multicultural young professionals sitting around a large conference table in a modern office, smiling at the camera.

    Focus Group

    Sign up to host or join a Just Americans Focus group for engaging online or in person facilitated discussions about the perceptions, issues, and lived reality of LGBTQ Americans—with an emphasis on creating real-world solutions.

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    Workshops

    Join Just Americans from around the country for engaging discussions in a wide-variety of topics. Our goal is to teach participants about themselves and their unlimited capacity to change our beautiful and hurting world. All that, and with friends—what could be better?

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