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
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Survey
The goal of this research is to understand a wide range of attitudes, beliefs and perceptions about transgender people. Your responses will help us better understand public awareness, attitudes, and experiences related to LGBTQ+ issues.
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Focus Group
The Just Americans focus groups will serve as intimate, moderated conversations designed to surface attitudes, values, and hopes related to LGBTQ+ rights and religious liberty. Conducted across diverse U.S. regions, these groups will include LGBTQ+ individuals, allies, religious conservatives, political moderates, and those with opposing views.
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Trainings
Our research opens the door to a reasonable middle ground on issues involving transgender people. We will use our research findings to train and educate spokespeople and advocates who can introduce a political narrative of inclusion of transgender people into the fabric of American society.