David Bohnett Foundation

08/24/2026

"Concealed carry permit holders are supposed to be the “good guys” with guns. In reality, far too many permit holders are a direct threat to public safety."
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08/24/2026

“Access to information has expanded, but trust has become harder to build, and misinformation spreads faster than ever.” GLAAD

The 2026 State of HIV Stigma Study arrives at a critical moment. This year marks a decade since the Prevention Access Campaign (PAC) and its partners launched the U=U...

08/21/2026

"Over the course of his tenure, the LA Phil cemented its reputation as perhaps the finest and most adventurous major orchestra in the United States."

The LA Phil conductor took the orchestra from Disney Hall to Coachella, and embraced film music as well as the old classics

08/21/2026

"LGBTQ+ Americans are everywhere. There are 25 million of us across the country, and we now have critical mass in almost every state in the nation."

HRC Foundation analysis of U.S. Census Bureau Data finds a record-high 25.6 million people now identify as LGBTQ+ Heading into the midterms, the LGBTQ+…

08/20/2026

We congratulate David Bohnett LGBTQ+ Victory Institute Fellow José Cisneros for being reappointed as Chair of the State Bar Board of Trustees!

The Supreme Court of California today announced six reappointments and two appointments to these State Bar of California entities.

08/20/2026

"In 2021, 45% of American voters lived in a state that scored Fair on MAP’s Democracy Policy Score — the broad middle category that then included half of all states. Today, that share is less than 20%."

Drawn from MAP's recent report and longitudinal data from the Democracy Maps, this brief illustrates a stark difference in state voting policy from 2021 to today.

08/19/2026

"Actions as simple as asking for and affirming a student’s name and pronouns can make trans students feel substantially safer and more likely to succeed in the classroom."

Actions as simple as asking for and affirming a student’s name and pronouns can make trans students feel substantially safer and more likely to succeed in the classroom, a new report shows.

08/19/2026

"'Safe Schools Champions' are committed to fostering safe, welcoming, and inclusive public schools through values-based leadership, community engagement, and student-centered governance."

Seven school board leaders receive ‘Champions’ distinction for their commitment to creating safe, welcoming, and inclusive public schools for every…

08/18/2026

"For LGBTQ+ young people, feeling supported at school can make a meaningful difference in their mental health and well-being."

Your Support Saves LGBTQ+Youth's Lives Every DayDonateDownload the Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health in Schools guide here. For LGBTQ+ young […]

08/17/2026

“No matter what you believe in politically, a fear of having your life impacted like this is something that we’re all in unison about.”

In 2022, when the violence prevention organization Project Unloaded launched its first social media-focused campaign, its leaders had one goal: to challenge the notion among young people that guns make people more safe. Four years later, they’ve reached a conclusion: Social media platforms are an ...