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Policy Briefs
The Rising Cost of Housing In America
Unequal Shelter: LGBTQAI+ Housing Instability, Structural Barriers, and Policy Pathways in the United States
Unequal Shelter: LGBTQAI+ Housing Instability, Structural Barriers, and Policy Pathways in the United States
The Rising Cost of Housing in America examines housing affordability trends from 2020 to 2025 using primary federal data. The brief documents the widening gap between home prices and wages and outlines structural policy reforms focused on supply, subsidy design, asset access, and urban governance.
Unequal Shelter: LGBTQAI+ Housing Instability, Structural Barriers, and Policy Pathways in the United States
Unequal Shelter: LGBTQAI+ Housing Instability, Structural Barriers, and Policy Pathways in the United States
Unequal Shelter: LGBTQAI+ Housing Instability, Structural Barriers, and Policy Pathways in the United States
This forthcoming policy brief examines housing instability and homelessness among LGBTQAI+ individuals and families across the United States. Drawing on federal data, point-in-time counts, youth homelessness surveys, and housing discrimination research, the study analyzes structural drivers including family rejection, income inequality, d
This forthcoming policy brief examines housing instability and homelessness among LGBTQAI+ individuals and families across the United States. Drawing on federal data, point-in-time counts, youth homelessness surveys, and housing discrimination research, the study analyzes structural drivers including family rejection, income inequality, discrimination in rental and credit markets, and gaps in federal housing protections. The brief outlines evidence-based policy reforms at the local, state, and federal levels to strengthen housing stability and ensure equitable access to safe, affordable shelter.
Upcoming Policy Brief: Housing Instability Across Eight U.S. Cities
Unequal Shelter: LGBTQAI+ Housing Instability, Structural Barriers, and Policy Pathways in the United States
Upcoming Policy Brief: Housing Instability Across Eight U.S. Cities
In partnership with The Thinkubator, we are working on a study that examines homelessness across eight United States cities. The cities included: Miami, New York City, Poughkeepsie and Dutchess County, New Haven, Los Angeles County, Portland, & Multnomah County, Phoenix and Maricopa County, & St. Louis.
Counteracting Institutional Discrimination
U.S. HIV/AIDS Funding Cuts and Their Impact on LGBTQ+ Communities
Counteracting Institutional Discrimination
An analysis of the Trump Administration's LGBTQ+ policies and their implications for transgender athletes is crucial, especially in light of the findings from the Cadence Institute for Policy & Society. Notably, Dr. Edward Summers has highlighted the need for better HIV/AIDS funding to support the community. This evaluation incorporates i
An analysis of the Trump Administration's LGBTQ+ policies and their implications for transgender athletes is crucial, especially in light of the findings from the Cadence Institute for Policy & Society. Notably, Dr. Edward Summers has highlighted the need for better HIV/AIDS funding to support the community. This evaluation incorporates interdisciplinary research and offers policy briefs that can inform the society about the ongoing challenges faced by transgender athletes.
Disinvestment in Equity
U.S. HIV/AIDS Funding Cuts and Their Impact on LGBTQ+ Communities
Counteracting Institutional Discrimination
The Disproportionate Impact of 2025 Federal DOGE Cuts on Communities of Color: An Examination by the Cadence Institute for Policy & Society, led by Dr. Edward Summers, highlights critical disparities. This analysis emphasizes the need for continued HIV/AIDS funding and the importance of interdisciplinary research to address these challeng
The Disproportionate Impact of 2025 Federal DOGE Cuts on Communities of Color: An Examination by the Cadence Institute for Policy & Society, led by Dr. Edward Summers, highlights critical disparities. This analysis emphasizes the need for continued HIV/AIDS funding and the importance of interdisciplinary research to address these challenges. The policy brief serve as vital resources in understanding and mitigating these impacts.
U.S. HIV/AIDS Funding Cuts and Their Impact on LGBTQ+ Communities
U.S. HIV/AIDS Funding Cuts and Their Impact on LGBTQ+ Communities
U.S. HIV/AIDS Funding Cuts and Their Impact on LGBTQ+ Communities
The Cadence Institute for Policy & Society is conducting a national analysis of how recent and proposed reductions in HIV/AIDS funding are reshaping the public health landscape in the United States. The research examines the immediate and long-term consequences of these funding cuts on prevention, treatment, housing, and research programs
The Cadence Institute for Policy & Society is conducting a national analysis of how recent and proposed reductions in HIV/AIDS funding are reshaping the public health landscape in the United States. The research examines the immediate and long-term consequences of these funding cuts on prevention, treatment, housing, and research programs that sustain LGBTQ+ and other vulnerable communities.
By combining data-driven analysis with community-informed perspectives, the Institute’s work highlights the human and economic costs of disinvestment and outlines evidence-based policy solutions to safeguard progress against HIV/AIDS. This initiative underscores our broader mission to advance equity, protect public health, and strengthen democratic values through rigorous, actionable research.