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July 2, 2021 at 5:00 PM

60% of LGBQ suicide attempts happen within 5 years of LGBQ identity

60% of LGBQ suicide attempts happen within 5 years of LGBQ identity Plus: Meet our 2021 Gleason/Kettel fellow NEW RESEARCH More than 60% of suicide attempts among LGBQ people happen within five years of realizing they are LGBQ …

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June 25, 2021 at 5:29 PM

There are 1.2M nonbinary LGBTQ adults in the US

There are 1.2M nonbinary LGBTQ adults in the US Plus: View our new data interactive NEW RESEARCH 1.2 million LGBTQ adults in the US identify as nonbinary An estimated 11% of LGBTQ adults in the U.S.—approximately 1.2 millio…

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June 18, 2021 at 5:00 PM

Our Juneteenth Promise

Our Juneteenth Promise Reviewing our anti-racism progress Dear John, One year ago, the Williams Institute issued a statement, along with the other academic programs and centers at UCLA School of Law, stating that issues of racial justice are critical to ou…

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June 17, 2021 at 6:27 PM

What Fulton decision means for LGBTQ families

What Fulton decision means for LGBTQ families Dear John, This morning, in Fulton v. City of Philadelphia, all nine justices of the U.S. Supreme Court found that the city of Philadelphia had violated the constitutional rights of Catholic Social Services by c…

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June 11, 2021 at 6:19 PM

Thank you for celebrating 20 years with us!

Thank you for celebrating 20 years with us! Plus: Meet our Summer Law Fellows Thank you to the over 400 friends and supporters who joined our 20th Anniversary Gala and Awards ceremony on Wednesday evening. If you weren't able to make the gala, you can view …

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June 4, 2021 at 5:57 PM

Join Hillary Clinton, Maxine Waters, and Ritchie Torres at our 20th Anniversary Gala

Join Hillary Clinton, Maxine Waters, and Ritchie Torres at our 20th Anniversary Gala PLUS: New research shows incarceration for HIV crimes costs Georgia $9M 20TH ANNIVERSARY GALA You're invited to celebrate 20 years of research with impact …

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May 28, 2021 at 5:29 PM

Hillary Rodham Clinton to appear at 20th Anniversary Gala

Hillary Rodham Clinton to appear at 20th Anniversary Gala PLUS: COVID-19 and older LGBT adults 20TH ANNIVERSARY GALA Hillary Rodham Clinton to headline the Williams Institute's 20th Anniversary Gala We are h…

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May 21, 2021 at 7:53 PM

685K AAPI LGBT adults live in the U.S.

685K AAPI LGBT adults live in the U.S. PLUS: RSVP for our 20th Anniversary Gala NEW RESEARCH 685,000 AAPI LGBT adults live in the US An estimated 685,000 adults in the U.S. identify as Asian American or Pacific Islander (AA…

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May 18, 2021 at 11:10 PM

Last Chance! Research in Action Around the World

Last Chance! Research in Action Around the World Join us this Thursday, May 20 Dear John, We're two days away! Join us on Thursday for a discussion with global leaders in LGBTI rights on the importance of research to advance LGBTI law and policy around the…

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May 14, 2021 at 5:14 PM

LGBQ people 6X more likely to be stopped by police

LGBQ people 6X more likely to be stopped by police Plus: Join us for a webinar on LGBTI data around the world NEW RESEARCH LGBQ people six times more likely than general public to be stopped by police New research from the …

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May 13, 2021 at 3:59 PM

One-week away! Research in Action Around the World

One-week away! Research in Action Around the World Join us on Thursday, May 20 Dear John, We are one week away from our discussion on the importance of research to advance LGBTI law and policy around the world. The webinar will also feat…

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May 7, 2021 at 5:29 PM

1/3 of LGBTQ college students faced housing disruption during the pandemic

1/3 of LGBTQ college students faced housing disruption during the pandemic Plus: Join us for a webinar on LGBTI data around the world NEW RESEARCH One-third of LGBTQ college students faced housing disruption during COVID-19 …

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May 6, 2021 at 5:02 PM

You're invited! Research in Action Around the World

You're invited! Research in Action Around the World Thursday, May 20 Dear John, Please join us for a discussion with global leaders in LGBTI rights on the importance of research to advance LGBTI law and policy around the world. The webin…

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April 30, 2021 at 7:50 PM

Thank you and celebrate 20 years with us!

Thank you and celebrate 20 years with us! You're invited to our gala on June 9 Dear John, Thank you to everyone who attended our First 100 Days: LGBTQ Rights, Racial Equity, and Reproductive Justice event yesterday. We were honored to partner with the Afri…

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April 27, 2021 at 7:29 PM

Last Chance to RSVP: Biden's First 100 Days Webinar

Last Chance to RSVP: Biden's First 100 Days Webinar Join Alexis McGill Johnson, Rep. Mark Takano, Rashad Robinson and others Dear John, Please join us this Thursday for a discussion with national leaders in LGBTQ rights, racial equity, a…

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April 23, 2021 at 5:00 PM

The continued use of gay & trans panic defenses

The continued use of gay & trans panic defenses Plus: Join us for our First 100 Days webinar  NEW RESEARCH Gay and trans panic defenses continue to be used in court cases in many US states Gay and trans panic defenses …

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April 22, 2021 at 9:45 PM

One week away: Biden's First 100 Days Webinar

One week away: Biden's First 100 Days Webinar Join Alexis McGill Johnson, Rep. Mark Takano, Rashad Robinson and others Dear John, We are one week away! Please join us for a discussion with national leaders in LGBTQ rights, racial equity,…

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April 16, 2021 at 5:59 PM

Alexis McGill Johnson, Rashad Robinson, Rep. Mark Takano, and others discuss Biden's first 100 days

Alexis McGill Johnson, Rashad Robinson, Rep. Mark Takano, and others discuss Biden's first 100 days Plus: 45K trans youth at risk of losing gender-affirming care 20TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT SERIES We hope you will join us on Apri…

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April 14, 2021 at 5:46 PM

You're invited! Biden's First 100 Days Webinar

You're invited! Biden's First 100 Days Webinar Cohosted by African American Policy Forum and UCLA's Critical Race Studies Program Dear John, We are excited to invite you to a discussion with national leaders in LGBTQ rights, racial equit…

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April 9, 2021 at 6:29 PM

30% of LGBQ young adults have attempted suicide

30% of LGBQ young adults have attempted suicide Plus: You are invited to a First 100 Days webinar! NEW RESEARCH 30% of young LGBQ people have attempted suicide in their lifetimes A new report from the Willia…

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April 7, 2021 at 9:16 PM

You're invited! Biden's First 100 Days Webinar

You're invited! Biden's First 100 Days Webinar Cohosted by African American Policy Forum and UCLA's Critical Race Studies Program Dear John, Please join us for a discussion with national leaders in LGBTQ rights, racial equity, and reprod…

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April 2, 2021 at 7:59 PM

Health and Well-Being of LBQ Women

Health and Well-Being of LBQ Women PLUS: You're invited into our First 100 Days webinar NEW RESEARCH Comprehensive report on LBQ women shows disparities and resilience A new report by the Williams Institute provides an in-d…

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March 26, 2021 at 5:59 PM

Transgender people 4X more likely to experience victimization

Transgender people 4X more likely to experience victimization Plus: Apply to our Global Small Grants Program NEW RESEARCH Transgender people over four times more likely than cisgender people to be victims of violent crime A…

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March 25, 2021 at 10:32 PM

Thank you and save the date!

Thank you and save the date! Mark our 20th Anniversary events on your calendars! Register before April 9th to take advantage of our Early Bird tickets. Dear John, We were so excited to come together on Tuesday for the Williams Inst…

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March 22, 2021 at 6:42 PM

Last Chance to RSVP: Inaugural Impact Awards

Last Chance to RSVP: Inaugural Impact Awards Tuesday, March 23, 2021 Dear John, We hope you can join us tomorrow at noon PT for the Inaugural Williams Institute Impact Awards, where we will honor trailblazers who have made an impact on b…

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March 19, 2021 at 6:29 PM

Scholars file comment urging LGBT COVID-19 data collection

Scholars file comment urging LGBT COVID-19 data collection Plus: You are invited to our 2021 Impact Awards! 20TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT SERIES RSVP LGBT LAW AND POLICY Williams Insti…

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March 17, 2021 at 6:57 PM

Our Testimony on the Equality Act

Our Testimony on the Equality Act LGBT people continue to face widespread and persistent discrimination Scholars submit testimony to Congress on the Equality Act  Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee held the first-ever Sen…

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March 16, 2021 at 10:16 PM

One Week Away: Inaugural Impact Awards

One Week Away: Inaugural Impact Awards Tuesday, March 23, 2021 Dear John, We are one week away from the Williams Institute's Inaugural Impact Awards! Please join us to honor leaders who have made an impact on both LGBTQ research and the …

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March 12, 2021 at 5:59 PM

Nearly 1 in 4 LBQ women are parents

Nearly 1 in 4 LBQ women are parents Plus: RSVP to the 2021 Impact Awards on March 23 NEW RESEARCH Nearly one-quarter of LBQ women are parents New research from the Williams Institute finds nearly one-quarter of LBQ women ag…

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February 27, 2021 at 12:13 AM

1.3M LGBT immigrants live in the US

1.3M LGBT immigrants live in the US Plus: Williams Institute former fellows talk about their current work. NEW RESEARCH 1.3 million adult immigrants in the US identify as LGBT   An estimated 1,274,500 LGBT foreign-born adul…

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February 26, 2021 at 1:38 AM

The Equality Act passes in the US House of Representatives

The Equality Act passes in the US House of Representatives PLUS: Check out our 20th anniversary event line-up Dear John, What an exciting year to celebrate the Williams Institute’s 20th Anniversary. The House just passed The Equality Act, based, in part, …

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February 23, 2021 at 10:04 PM

RSVP: Former Williams Institute fellows talk about their current work in law and policy

RSVP: Former Williams Institute fellows talk about their current work in law and policy Tomorrow, February 24, 2021 Dear John, Please join us tomorrow for a webinar series featuring former Williams Institute fellows who are now leading r…

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February 19, 2021 at 6:59 PM

68K LGBT people in West Virginia vulnerable to discrimination

68K LGBT people in West Virginia vulnerable to discrimination Plus: Equality Act introduced in the US House of Representatives Equality Act introduced in the US House of Representatives Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives introduce…

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February 12, 2021 at 5:59 PM

COVID Update: LGBT POC twice as likely to test positive as straight white people

COVID Update: LGBT POC twice as likely to test positive as straight white people Plus: Join our fellowship event on February 24  NEW RESEARCH Data from fall 2020 COVID-19 surge finds LGBT people of color disproportionately impacted by pande…

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February 5, 2021 at 5:59 PM

New Biden executive action bolsters support for LGBTQI+ rights around the world

New Biden executive action bolsters support for LGBTQI+ rights around the world Plus: Race & SOGI Small Grants Program WILLIAMS NEWS Introducing the LGBTQ & Racial Justice Small Grants Program We are currently accep…

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February 3, 2021 at 8:44 PM

You're invited: Civil Commitment Webinar

You're invited: Civil Commitment Webinar Tuesday, February 9, 2021 Dear John, We hope you can join us on Tuesday, February 9 for a webinar to discuss recent research on the overrepresentation of Black and sexual minority men in civil com…

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February 1, 2021 at 10:14 PM

2020 Dukeminier Awards winners announced!

2020 Dukeminier Awards winners announced! Read the year's best law review articles concerning sexual orientation and gender identity Congratulations to the 2020 Dukeminier Awards Winners Recognizing the best sexual orientation and gender id…

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January 30, 2021 at 5:59 PM

What Biden's first 10 days means for LGBTQ people

What Biden's first 10 days means for LGBTQ people Plus: New report on Black LGBT adults  Executive actions provide protections for millions of LGBTQ people  The first 10 days of the Biden administration provided a historic level of recognit…

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January 28, 2021 at 7:47 PM

Biden plan increases health care access, including reproductive and sexual health care, for millions of LGBT people

Biden plan increases health care access, including reproductive and sexual health care, for millions of LGBT people Dear John, Today, President Biden signed several executive orders aimed at improving access to health care. One order directs the Department of Health and …

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January 28, 2021 at 5:51 PM

Announcing Our 20th Anniversary Event Line Up!

Announcing Our 20th Anniversary Event Line Up! PLUS: Thank you for attending our 2021 Jazz Brunch  Dear John, I am thrilled to announce the Williams Institute’s 20th Anniversary and our schedule of events! We are so excited to celebrate all that we have acc…

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January 25, 2021 at 5:55 PM

Biden's executive order impacts over 15,000 transgender service members

Biden's executive order impacts over 15,000 transgender service members Dear John, Today, President Biden signed an executive order ending the ban on transgender military service. The directive instructs the Department of Defense to reinstate the 2016 pol…

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January 22, 2021 at 9:48 PM

Biden's plan expands food assistance for 3 million LGBT people

Biden's plan expands food assistance for 3 million LGBT people Today's executive order also provides financial help for LGBT veterans. Dear John, Today, President Biden signed executive orders to address the economic effects of the COVID-19 crisis. The o…

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January 21, 2021 at 4:12 AM

Second LGBTQ executive order extends discrimination protections nationwide and to the most vulnerable LGBTQ communities

Second LGBTQ executive order extends discrimination protections nationwide and to the most vulnerable LGBTQ communities Order will protect millions of LGBTQ youth and adults Dear John, We would apologize for the multiple emails today, but advances in LGB…

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January 21, 2021 at 1:37 AM

Biden's executive order will impact millions LGBT people

Biden's executive order will impact millions LGBT people Dear John, Today, President Biden signed a sweeping executive order directing federal agencies to adopt a comprehensive approach to advancing equity for all, including in federal employment, policie…

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January 20, 2021 at 5:32 PM

Biden's immigration plan will impact 300,000 LGBT people

Biden's immigration plan will impact 300,000 LGBT people Dear John, Today, President Biden is expected to release a plan to overhaul immigration laws in the U.S. The plan provides an eight-year pathway to citizenship for immigrants without legal status, a…

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January 16, 2021 at 12:01 AM

6.4 million LGBT people would receive direct payout from Biden plan

6.4 million LGBT people would receive direct payout from Biden plan Dear John, Yesterday, President-Elect Biden introduced his initial plan to combat the economic effects of the COVID-19 crisis. The plan calls for raising the federal minimum wage to $15 p…

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January 15, 2021 at 9:20 PM

Introducing our new racial justice initiatives

Introducing our new racial justice initiatives Dear John, This weekend, as we gather for our 20th Anniversary Jazz & Champagne Brunch, I am reminded of Maya Angelou, at the beginning of another administration, standing before the same Capitol Building t…

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January 11, 2021 at 8:11 PM

RSVP: LGBT Victimization Webinar

RSVP: LGBT Victimization Webinar Tomorrow, January 12 at 4pm PT Dear John, We hope you can join us tomorrow for a discussion on the high rates of victimization among LGBT people compared with their cisgender, heterosexual counterparts. …

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January 6, 2021 at 12:44 AM

NEW LINK: LGBT Victimization Webinar

NEW LINK: LGBT Victimization Webinar Tuesday, January 12 at 4pm PT Dear John, We hope you can join us as we discuss a recent Williams Institute analysis of the 2017 National Crime Victimization Survey, the first national …

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January 5, 2021 at 6:14 PM

WEBINAR: LGBT Victimization in the US

WEBINAR: LGBT Victimization in the US Tuesday, January 12 at 4pm PT Dear John, We hope you can join us as we discuss a recent Williams Institute analysis of the 2017 National Crime Victimization Survey, the first national…

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