From incredible wins for the freedom to marry to the passing of over a dozen local nondiscrimination ordinances in cities across the country, 2014 was a year of remarkable advances for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people.

However, despite these advances, deep disparities still remain in all aspects of life for LGBT individuals. And there is still much more work to do.

Our partners at Movement Advancement Project (MAP) have released a new report, 2014 Momentum Report: A Snapshot of Progress and Setbacks for LGBT Equality, which looks back at this year of progress and setbacks, and forward to what issues we must tackle next.

Click here to download 2014 Momentum Report: A Snapshot of Progress and Setbacks for LGBT Equality and to view a timeline of this year’s most memorable events.

The 2014 Momentum Report: A Snapshot of Progress and Setbacks for LGBT Equality is a special edition report which examines some of the highlights and lowlights in the journey towards LGBT equality over the past year. The report examines marriage, health, transgender equality, and other progress. It also provides an overview of some of the work left to be done.

This past year:

• the number of states extending marriage to same-sex couples doubled, from 17 states plus DC at the end of 2013 to 35 states plus DC at the end of 2014;
• Medicare’s ban on coverage of transgender-specific healthcare was lifted, and the federal government lifted the exclusion on coverage for transgender-specific medical care for its employees;
• New York and Rhode Island removed their requirement that transgender people provide proof of medical transition before changing a gender marker; and,
• over 20 local jurisdictions passed laws protecting LGBT people from discrimination in housing, public accommodations, and/or employment

While we celebrate these incredible advances, our work is still far from over. Deep disparities remain, including an overwhelming lack of employment nondiscrimination protections, high rates of healthcare discrimination, poorer overall health, and poorer well-being. We must continue to work hard in the communities we call home to ensure all LGBT people have the opportunity to experience full, lived equality.

Click here to read the full report.