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February 28, 2025 at 6:56 PM

Removing federal data threatens the well-being of LGBT people

PLUS: Judge our moot court competition POLICY  The impact of executive orders: transgender bathroom access, LGBT data removal  A new series by the Williams Institute examines the impact of President Trump's executive actions on LGBTQ people.  Prohibiting transgender people from accessing b…

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February 7, 2025 at 5:50 PM

Trump's latest executive actions on immigration and K-12 instruction

PLUS: Sign up to judge our moot court competition! POLICY ANALYSIS  The impact of executive actions on mass deportation and restricting instruction in K-12 schools A new series by the Williams Institute examines the impact of President Trump's executive orders on LGBTQ people. There are lim…

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February 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM

The impact of Trump's latest executive actions

PLUS: We're hiring! NEW RESEARCH  The impact of President Trump's executive actions: gender-affirming care, federal workforce, and foreign aid  A new series by the Williams Institute examines the impact of President Trump's executive orders on LGBTQ people. Keep in mind that there are limit…

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January 25, 2025 at 5:15 PM

Examining the impact of Trump's new executive orders on LGBTQ people

PLUS: Sign up to judge our moot court competition NEW RESEARCH  New report series assesses the impact of President Trump's executive orders On Thursday, the Williams Institute launched a new series of reports aimed at examining the impact of President Trump's executive orders on LGBTQ people…

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January 17, 2025 at 6:22 PM

LGBTQI+ inclusion in international development

PLUS: We're hiring! NEW RESEARCH  How to advance the inclusion of LGBTQI+ people in economic growth programming Our new report provides recommendations for USAID, implementing partners, and civil society organizations on how to advance inclusion of LGBTQI+ people in economic growth programmi…

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January 16, 2025 at 8:59 PM

Supporting LA's LGBTQ community impacted by the fires

  A message from Christy Mallory, Interim Executive Director & Legal Director Dear Friend, It has been a very difficult two weeks. I came to Los Angeles 20 years ago to attend law school at UCLA and start my legal career at the Williams Institute. Los Angeles has been through a lot over t…

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January 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM

Predictors of poverty among lesbian and bisexual women

PLUS: We're hiring NEW RESEARCH  Race and education are associated with poverty among lesbian and bisexual women A new study examining the psychological and social predictors of poverty finds that identifying as Black and having a high school diploma or less were associated with living in p…

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December 27, 2024 at 6:00 PM

A promise from the Williams Institute

  A message from Christy Mallory, Interim Executive Director & Legal Director Dear Friend, As we approach the end of 2024, I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for your commitment to the Williams Institute and our work. You have shown up for us in countless ways over th…

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December 20, 2024 at 6:49 PM

2024 Data in Review

PLUS: We're hiring! IMPACT  2024 Data in Review As 2024 comes to a close, we want to thank you for your continued support of LGBTQ data. Without you, we couldn't conduct our rigorous and independent research that informs law and public policy issues. In appreciation, we give you our annual …

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December 13, 2024 at 7:49 PM

Family building among married same-sex couples

PLUS: You're invited to the 2025 Jazz Brunch NEW RESEARCH  More than 40% of married same-sex couples surveyed want to have children in the future  Our new study finds more than 40% of the married same-sex couples we surveyed want to have children in the future. A significantly larger percentag…

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December 6, 2024 at 10:07 PM

Understanding US v. Skrmetti

POLICY ANALYSIS  Understanding US v. SkrmettiIs it constitutional to deny health care to transgender youth? On December 4, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in U.S. v. Skrmetti, a lawsuit challenging Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors. In nearly two and a half hours of e…

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November 27, 2024 at 6:30 PM

Happy Thanksgiving!

Dear Friend, This Thanksgiving, we at the Williams Institute are reflecting on the many reasons we have to be thankful—and you are at the top of our list. Wishing you warmth, joy, and connection this holiday season. The Williams Institute The Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law is…

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November 22, 2024 at 7:17 PM

80% of trans workers have faced discrimination or harassment at work

PLUS: You're invited to the 2025 Jazz Brunch NEW RESEARCH  More than 80% of transgender employees in the US have experienced discrimination or harassment at work  Our new study finds most transgender employees have experienced discrimination or harassment at work at some point in their live…

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November 19, 2024 at 6:26 PM

Saying goodbye to Stu Walter

  A message from Brad Sears, Founding Executive Director Dear friends, It is with much sadness that I must let you know that Stu Walter, one of the founders of the Williams Institute, has passed away. Stu was a quiet man of uncommon intelligence, generosity, strength, and warmth. His sharp ey…

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November 15, 2024 at 5:24 PM

Trans adults without accurate IDs face challenges

PLUS: Join our post-election webinar today POLICY NEWS  More than half of transgender adults surveyed do not have accurate identification The incoming administration has pledged to roll back numerous transgender rights and limit federal recognition of gender identities. As a result, many t…

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November 8, 2024 at 7:24 PM

Join us for a post-election webinar

November 15 at noon PT UPCOMING EVENT  Please join us on November 15 at noon PT to discuss the election results and their impact on democracy and LGBTQ rights. Panelists include the Williams Institute's Faculty Director Cary Franklin and Distinguished Visiting Scholar Andrew Flores, along wi…

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November 6, 2024 at 8:23 PM

Our dedication to truth

  A message from Brad Sears, Founding Executive Director Dear Friend, I rarely send out a message about the results of an election because, normally, that is outside of our mission. That is not the case today. Today, it is mission-critical. The Williams Institute is not a political organizati…

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November 1, 2024 at 6:18 PM

Housing is an LGBTQ issue

PLUS: Join us for a post-election webinar on Nov. 15 NEW RESEARCH  Housing is an LGBTQ issue  A new brief highlighting results from our recent research on the experiences of LGBTQ people in LA County finds affordable and safe housing is a top priority for the more than 650,000 LGBTQ people in…

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October 25, 2024 at 8:25 PM

Please join me in congratulating Christy Mallory, our new Interim Executive Director

  A message from Brad Sears, Founding Executive Director Dear Friends, It has been my honor to be able to return to the Williams Institute and serve as Interim Executive Director for the past four years. I will wrap up that interim period at the end of this calendar year, returning to my role…

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October 18, 2024 at 6:20 PM

More than half of Latinx LGBTQ workers have faced discrimination and harassment

PLUS: Last chance to join us at UniTy! NEW RESEARCH  More than half of Latinx LGBTQ employees in the US have experienced discrimination or harassment at work  The latest study in our LGBTQ workplace series finds Latinx LGBTQ employees face high levels of discrimination and harassment in the…

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October 11, 2024 at 5:36 PM

Introducing our new Research Director, Laurel Sprague

PLUS: Join us at UniTy 2024 on October 20! WILLIAMS NEWS  Welcoming Laurel Sprague as Research Director of the Williams Institute We are pleased to introduce Laurel Sprague, Ph.D., as the new Research Director and Blachford-Cooper Distinguished Scholar of the Williams Institute. Her work fo…

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October 4, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Welcoming two new Visiting Scholars to the Williams Institute

PLUS: You're invited to UniTy 2024 in Los Angeles WILLIAMS NEWS  Welcoming Victor Madrigal-Borloz and Holning Lau to the Williams Institute's International Program We are excited to announce LGBTQI+ human rights experts Victor Madrigal-Borloz and Holning Lau have joined the Williams Insti…

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September 27, 2024 at 5:31 PM

The 2024 Dukeminier Awards Winners

PLUS: We're hiring! WILLIAMS NEWS  Congratulations to the 2024 Dukeminier Awards Winners The Williams Institute and student editors of the Dukeminier Awards Journal are pleased to announce the best sexual orientation and gender identity legal scholarship published during the 2022-2023 academi…

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September 20, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Nearly 60% of nonbinary workers have faced discrimination and harassment

PLUS: You're invited to UniTy 2024! NEW RESEARCH  Nearly 60% of nonbinary employees in the US have experienced discrimination or harassment at work  The majority of nonbinary adults in the workforce are under 35 and make less than $50,000 per year, and about half of them are people of color…

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September 13, 2024 at 5:30 PM

More than 210,000 trans citizens could be disenfranchised in November

PLUS: Join our team! NEW RESEARCH  More than 210,000 transgender citizens could face barriers to voting at the polls in the 2024 general election An estimated 825,100 transgender adult citizens in the U.S. will be eligible to vote in the November 2024 general election. About 210,800 of the…

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September 12, 2024 at 2:00 PM

You're invited! Webinar on LGBTQ+ youth hunger

September 17 at noon PT Please join us on Tuesday, September 17, for an online discussion on LGBTQ+ youth food insecurity and strategies organizations are using to successfully combat hunger. We look forward to seeing you there! RSVP today The Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law is…

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September 6, 2024 at 6:48 PM

CORRECTION: Scholars file amicus brief with Selendy Gay

PLUS: We're hiring! NEW RESEARCH  Scholars file amicus brief with the Supreme Court in Skrmetti case On September 3, Williams Institute scholars with assistance from Selendy Gay, PLLC filed a friend-of-the-court brief with the Supreme Court in United States v. Skrmetti. In this case, the Cou…

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September 6, 2024 at 6:18 PM

Scholars file amicus brief in Skrmetti case

PLUS: We're hiring! NEW RESEARCH  Scholars file amicus brief with the Supreme Court in Skrmetti case On September 3, Williams Institute scholars with assistance from Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, LLP filed a friend-of-the-court brief with the Supreme Court in United States v. Skrmetti.…

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September 6, 2024 at 6:16 PM

Scholars file amicus brief in Skrmetti case

PLUS: We're hiring! NEW RESEARCH  Scholars file amicus brief with the Supreme Court in Skrmetti case On September 3, Williams Institute scholars with assistance from Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, LLP filed a friend-of-the-court brief with the Supreme Court in United States v. Skrmetti.…

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August 30, 2024 at 5:41 PM

Out LGBTQ workers more likely to face discrimination

PLUS: You're invited to our NY Fall Salon! NEW RESEARCH  LGBTQ employees who are out at work are three times more likely to have experienced discrimination  Our new report finds that LGBTQ employees who are out to at least a few coworkers or their supervisor are three times more likely to …

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August 16, 2024 at 6:05 PM

Mental health of adult children of lesbian parents

PLUS: We're hiring! NEW RESEARCH  In the current anti-LGBTQ climate, the mental health of adult children of lesbian parents no different than their peers  The latest report from the National Longitudinal Lesbian Family Study collected data in 2021-2022 to examine the psychological health a…

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August 9, 2024 at 5:05 PM

Scholars file amicus brief in Veterans Affairs case

NEW RESEARCH  Scholars file amicus brief in Veterans Affairs gender-affirming surgery case On August 6, Williams Institute scholars with assistance from Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, LLP filed a friend-of-the-court brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Transge…

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August 2, 2024 at 7:03 PM

Medicaid coverage of gender-affirming surgery

You're invited to our webinar August 22! NEW RESEARCH  Medicaid less likely to cover gender-affirming facial surgery than chest and genital reconstruction  Our new report, conducted in collaboration with researchers from UCLA Health and Harvard University, finds that Medicaid coverage of ge…

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July 26, 2024 at 4:42 PM

Indiana's HIV-related donation laws disproportionately impact Black people

PLUS: We're hiring! Join our team NEW RESEARCH  Black people overrepresented in arrests for HIV-related donation crimes in Indiana Indiana has six laws that criminalize people living with HIV (PLWH), including two laws that make it a felony to donate blood, plasma, and semen for artificial ins…

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July 19, 2024 at 6:15 PM

More than 2.5 million LGBTQ adults are parenting children

PLUS: We're hiring! NEW RESEARCH  More than 2.5 million LGBTQ adults are parenting children under the age of 18 Our new study finds that 18% of LGBTQ people, roughly 2.57 million adults, are parenting minor children in their households. The study also finds that about 14% of same-sex coupl…

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July 12, 2024 at 6:15 PM

Pathways to LGBTI-inclusive legal protections worldwide

NEW RESEARCH  Legal protections for LGBTI people have increased around the world Our new study finds that legal protections for LGBTI people have increased around the world. While there isn't a single pathway to full protections, the legal inclusion of sexual orientation generally begins with th…

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July 5, 2024 at 4:30 PM

Attitudes on LGBTQ people and rights in China

PLUS: We're hiring! NEW RESEARCH  Over half of Chinese people surveyed say LGBTQ people should be accepted Our new report surveyed a segment of the mainland Chinese population and found over half (53%) of respondents agree that LGBTQ people should be accepted by Chinese society. People who wer…

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June 28, 2024 at 4:30 PM

Marriage equality improved security and stability for same-sex couples

PLUS: We're hiring! NEW RESEARCH  Marriage improved security, stability, and life satisfaction for same-sex couples A new survey of 484 married LGBTQ+ individuals across the United States reveals that marriage equality has significantly improved the security and well-being of LGBTQ+ people. Th…

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June 21, 2024 at 6:08 PM

Despite supportive policies, LGBTQ people in LA County face challenges

PLUS: We're hiring! NEW RESEARCH  Despite supportive policies, LGBTQ people in LA County struggle with cost of living, safety, and discrimination Approximately 665,000 LGBTQ adults live in Los Angeles County. Our new report looks at their experiences with discrimination and harassment, family …

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June 14, 2024 at 4:35 PM

Take a look at our research in action

WILLIAMS NEWS  Over the past 12 months, the Williams Institute’s research has helped shape laws and policies that impact the lives of LGBTQ people. From Supreme Court decision citing our data on the prevalence of LGBTQ discrimination in public accommodations to the U.S. Department of Justice re…

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June 7, 2024 at 5:30 PM

Williams Institute named CA Nonprofit of the Year

PLUS: We're hiring! NEW RESEARCH  More than 65% of transgender young adults have thought about suicide A new study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health finds that 53% of transgender young adults in the U.S. ages 18 to 25 meet the criteria for serious psychological distress, and 66% ha…

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May 31, 2024 at 5:30 PM

How LGBTQ+ people contribute to LA County

NEW RESEARCH  How LGBTQ people contribute to the identity, culture, and economy of Los Angeles County A new survey of LGBTQ adults in Los Angeles County by the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law finds LGBTQ people provide many of the things that give LA County its unique identity and make…

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May 24, 2024 at 5:00 PM

Adult offspring of lesbian parents feel positive about donor conception

PLUS: We're hiring! NEW RESEARCH  Adult offspring of lesbian parents feel positively about their donor conception  A new report from the U.S. National Longitudinal Lesbian Family Study (NLLFS) surveyed 75 adult offspring of lesbian parents about their feelings on being conceived by donor inse…

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May 17, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Twenty years of marriage equality

PLUS: Join our DC Spring Reception next week NEW RESEARCH  Twenty years of legal marriage for same-sex couples in the United States Twenty years ago today, Massachusetts became the first state to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. A new research report by the RAND Corporation, co…

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May 10, 2024 at 5:05 PM

Sports participation among trans and gender-diverse students

PLUS: We're hiring! NEW RESEARCH  Disparities in sports participation persist for transgender and gender diverse students, even with protective policies A new study in the Journal of Adolescent Health finds that cisgender students in Minnesota are about twice as likely to participate in sp…

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May 3, 2024 at 5:00 PM

The impact of anti-DEI laws on LGBTQ+ faculty

PLUS: Join us at the Milken Global Conference NEW RESEARCH  Half of LGBTQ+ college faculty surveyed have considered moving to another state because of anti-DEI laws Our new survey of 84 LGBTQ+ college faculty finds that anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) laws have negatively impac…

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April 26, 2024 at 6:00 PM

90% of trans youth live in states aiming to restrict their rights

PLUS: We're hiring a Senior Scholar! NEW RESEARCH   More than 90 percent of transgender youth live in states that have proposed or passed laws restricting their rights Our new report finds that 93% of transgender youth aged 13 to 17 in the U.S.—approximately 280,300 youth—live in states t…

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April 19, 2024 at 8:33 PM

New Title IX rule offers protections for LGBTQI+ students

PLUS: Watch our Annual Update Conference POLICY NEWS   New Title IX regulation provides protections against discrimination for 3.6 million LGBT students  The U.S. Department of Education released the final rule to Title IX today. The rule explicitly provides protections for LGBTQI+ studen…

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April 12, 2024 at 5:45 PM

2023 Dukeminier Awards winners announced!

2023 Dukeminier Awards winners announced! Plus: Photos from our Legacy Gala Congratulations to the 2023 Dukeminier Awards Winners The Williams Institute and the student editors of the Dukeminier Awards Journal are pleased to announce the be…

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March 27, 2024 at 6:03 PM

Join us at our Annual Update conference!

Join us at our Annual Update conference! April 5, 2024 You're invited to our 23rd Annual Update Conference Friday, April 5, 2024 We hope you can join us for the Williams Institute's 23rd Annual Update, our signature ev…

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