Also: Join us for the launch of a new book by M.V. Lee Badgett

Earlier this month, California State Senator Scott Wiener introduced a bill that would require the state, county health officials, and providers to collect data on the impact of COVID-19 on LGBT Californians. Our two new reports examine the health and economic vulnerabilities to COVID-19 among LGBT Californians, highlighting the need for this data. Also: Meet our summer law fellows and join us for a webinar with M.V. Lee Badgett about her new book, The Case for LGBT Equality.
NEW RESEARCH


** 1.7 million LGBT adults live in California
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An estimated 15% of LGBT adults in the U.S. live in California and many have one or more health conditions that put them at high risk of COVID-19 illness, including asthma, diabetes, heart disease, or HIV. In addition, about 612,000 LGBT Californians were living below 200% of the federal poverty level prior to the pandemic. An estimated 251,000 of them were working in industries facing substantial job losses, such as hospitality, health care, retail, and construction.
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WILLIAMS NEWS


** Welcome our new summer law fellows
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Nick Esposito | Palm Fellow
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Nick Esposito is a rising 2L at UCLA Law. He has an undergraduate degree in Economics and Psychology from Fordham University.

Celia Meredith | Haber Fellow
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Celia Meredith is a rising third-year student in a joint degree program (JD and MA) at Indiana University Bloomington. They have an undergraduate degree in Latin American Studies from Smith College.

Trevor Mullin | Badgett Fellow
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Trevor Mullin is a rising 2L at UCLA Law. He has an undergraduate degree in Government from Harvard College.


** You are invited to a webinar with M.V. Lee Badgett on May 26
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We are excited to announce the publication of a new book by Williams Institute Distinguished Scholar M.V. Lee Badgett on the economic toll of LGBT discrimination. Please join the Williams Institute, Odyssey Bookshop ([link removed]) , and Beacon Press ([link removed]) on May 26 at 2pm PT for a webinar with Lee to discuss the findings of her book.

Written for a general audience, the book has been called "eye-opening in its global scope...a must-read for all business leaders and policymakers" by Janet Yellen, Distinguished Fellow at the Brookings Institution.

The event is free, but registration is required.
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