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June 6, 2025 at 5:06 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 a Mexico City resolution citing our estimates of nonbinary people in Mexico to organizations using our research to modernize HIV criminalizat…

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May 30, 2025 at 8:13 PM

Sign up for our June webinars

UPCOMING EVENTS  June 5, 2025 Noon PT RSVP Today   June 17, 2025 Noon PT RSVP Today   The Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law is an academic research institute dedicated to conducting rigorous, independent research on sexual orientation and gender identity law and public poli…

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May 23, 2025 at 6:12 PM

Over 185,000 transgender adults rely on Medicaid

PLUS: Photos from our DC Spring Reception NEW RESEARCH  Over 185,000 transgender adults rely on Medicaid as their primary health insurance  Our new study finds that 13% of LGBT adults—approximately 1.8 million people—rely on Medicaid for their primary health insurance, compared to 7% of non-L…

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May 16, 2025 at 7:46 PM

Almost half of trans people have moved, considering moving

PLUS: Meet our Summer Law Fellows! NEW RESEARCH  Nearly half of transgender people surveyed have moved or are considering moving to more trans-affirming places  Note: Respondents could select more than one response. 48% chose at least one of the first four. Our new study finds that 48% o…

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May 9, 2025 at 6:20 PM

New research on transgender sports participation

PLUS: You're invited to our DC Spring Reception NEW RESEARCH  Adult offspring of lesbian parents show psychological resilience regardless of donor type or contact A recent report from the National Longitudinal Lesbian Family Study examines the stability of psychological adjustment among 70 ad…

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May 2, 2025 at 6:16 PM

Workplace discrimination against Asian LGBTQ employees widespread

PLUS: You're invited to the LA Fires Town Hall on May 7 NEW RESEARCH  Asian American LGBTQ employees face persistent discrimination and harassment at work  Our new study finds that employment discrimination against Asian American LGBTQ employees is persistent and widespread. More than four in…

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April 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Experiences of gender-affirming care providers

PLUS: You're invited to our DC Spring Reception NEW RESEARCH  Over half of gender-affirming care providers surveyed report increased demand for care  Our new study surveyed gender-affirming care providers who work primarily in states without laws restricting or banning the care for youth. …

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April 11, 2025 at 5:54 PM

Photos from the 2025 Annual Gala!

PLUS: Congratulations to our moot court winners PUBLIC COMMENT  Implementation of the Household Trends and Outlook Pulse Survey At the beginning of 2025, the Census Bureau relaunched the Household Pulse Survey as the Household Trends and Outlook Pulse Survey (HTOPS). HTOPS aims to continue …

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March 28, 2025 at 4:35 PM

Surveyed transgender adults worry about losing health care

PLUS: You're invited to our DC Spring Reception NEW RESEARCH  Post-election survey finds nearly two-thirds of transgender adults worry about their access to gender-affirming care  Our new report finds that 93% of transgender adults surveyed after the 2024 election but before the inauguratio…

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March 21, 2025 at 7:03 PM

The impact of changes to student loan programs on LGBTQ adults

PLUS: Attend our Annual Update Conference NEW RESEARCH  Restrictions on federal student loans would disproportionately impact LGBTQ adults  The Trump administration and Congress are putting various mechanisms in place to end student loan debt relief, reduce the availability of loans for coll…

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March 17, 2025 at 6:20 PM

You're invited! The First 100 Days of the Trump Administration

UPCOMING EVENTS  You're invited to our 24th Annual Update Conference RSVP In Person RSVP Online OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS  Annual Gala April 5, 2025 You're invited! The Williams Institute's Annual Gala will celebrate the power of research in combating misinformation and establishing evidenc…

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March 7, 2025 at 8:11 PM

Mistreatment in health care settings among trans and nonbinary young adults

PLUS: You're invited to the Annual Update Conference NEW RESEARCH  Mistreatment in health care associated with mental health issues and substance use among trans and nonbinary young adults Our recent study published in Emerging Adulthood examined the relationship between mistreatment in hea…

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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 14, 2025 at 10:45 PM

LGBT people 5 times more likely to face violent crime

PLUS: You're invited to our Jazz Brunch! POLICY ANALYSIS  Executive order impacts access to sports for transgender students and professional athletes A new series by the Williams Institute examines the impact of President Trump's executive orders on LGBTQ people. There are limits on what a p…

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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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