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December 14, 2023 at 6:00 PM

Register for Jazz Brunch Today

Register for Jazz Brunch Today Join us on January 28! Dear John, We hope you’ll join us in kicking off the new year at our annual Jazz & Champagne Brunch on Sunday, January 28 from 12:00pm –2:00pm PT, featuring jazz artist Spencer Day and others. W…

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December 8, 2023 at 5:59 PM

GNC sexual minorities at heightened risk for lower socioeconomic status

GNC sexual minorities at heightened risk for lower socioeconomic status Plus: Now accepting applications for our Global LGBTQI+ Seed Grants NEW RESEARCH Gender nonconforming sexual minorities at heightened risk for lower socioeconomic …

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December 1, 2023 at 11:30 PM

World AIDS Day: Research and Progress

World AIDS Day: Research and Progress Dear friends, I hope you are doing well as we recognize the 35th World AIDS Day. We’ve been in this epidemic for a long time, and today means a lot to me personally. Almost 30 years ago, I was given 6 to 18 months …

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December 1, 2023 at 6:00 PM

1/3 of Asian LGBT immigrants in CA live in poverty

1/3 of Asian LGBT immigrants in CA live in poverty Plus: Take the LA County Trans and Nonbinary Survey NEW RESEARCH Nearly one-third of Asian LGBT immigrants in California live in poverty Our new study finds that while…

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November 27, 2023 at 6:00 PM

Join Us for GivingTuesday Tomorrow

Join Us for GivingTuesday Tomorrow We hope you'll consider making a gift to the Williams Institute Dear John, As we approach GivingTuesday tomorrow, I hope you will consider a gift to the Williams Institute to support our mission.  Our research is nee…

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November 22, 2023 at 6:00 PM

Happy Holidays from the Williams Institute!

Happy Holidays from the Williams Institute! Many thanks for all you do—Happy Thanksgiving! Dear John, I wanted to wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones, your chosen family and friends, and anyone you might be surrounded with on …

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November 17, 2023 at 6:00 PM

Informing federal regulations to support older LGBTQ+ people

Informing federal regulations to support older LGBTQ+ people Plus: We're hiring! NEW RESEARCH Williams Institute scholars inform federal regulations to support older LGBTQ+ people Williams Institute schol…

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November 10, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Understanding the needs of TGI adults in LA

Understanding the needs of TGI adults in LA Plus: We're hiring! NEW RESEARCH Transgender, gender nonconforming, and intersex adults in Los Angeles face challenges but show resilience A new report by the TransLatin@ Coa…

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November 3, 2023 at 5:29 PM

Children of lesbian parents reflect on parenting

Children of lesbian parents reflect on parenting Plus: We're hiring! NEW RESEARCH In a new report from the National Longitudinal Lesbian Family Study, adult offspring who were conceived via donor insemination by lesbian parents reporte…

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October 27, 2023 at 5:59 PM

We've launched our LA County Trans and Nonbinary Survey

We've launched our LA County Trans and Nonbinary Survey Plus: Photos from our 2023 UniTy event WILLIAMS NEWS Williams Institute's 2023 UniTy Thank you to all of the friends and supporters who joined us …

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October 20, 2023 at 6:14 PM

The impact of 2023 legislation on trans youth

The impact of 2023 legislation on trans youth PLUS: We're hiring a Research Director NEW RESEARCH Nearly 100,000 transgender youth live in states that banned access to health care, sports, or school bathrooms in 2023 N…

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October 17, 2023 at 4:59 PM

We're one week away from UniTy

We're one week away from UniTy Join us on October 24! Dear John, We’re now one week away from this year’s UniTy event on Tuesday, October 24, at citizenM Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles. This is your last chance to register and join us.   We would like t…

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October 6, 2023 at 5:45 PM

You're Invited: NY Fall Salon

You're Invited: NY Fall Salon November 28, 2023 UPCOMING EVENTS November 28, 2023 RSVP October 24, 2023 Thank you to our host committee! Be…

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September 29, 2023 at 5:29 PM

The association between LGBTI rights and democracy

The association between LGBTI rights and democracy PLUS: Join us at UniTy on October 24 NEW RESEARCH Attacks on LGBTI rights strongly associated with democratic backsliding globally New research finds cou…

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September 22, 2023 at 5:29 PM

Bianca Wilson presents at the NIH

Bianca Wilson presents at the NIH PLUS: Join our team! WILLIAMS NEWS On July 19, the National Institutes of Health convened experts in research on reproductive health for a two-day workshop called, Reproductive Life Planning and Pregna…

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September 15, 2023 at 5:00 PM

HIV criminal laws in Arkansas overly impact Black men

HIV criminal laws in Arkansas overly impact Black men PLUS: Join us for a discussion on LGBTQ immigrants NEW RESEARCH Since 1989, at least 108 people have been charged with an HIV-related crime in Arkansas. HIV-related crimes in the st…

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September 13, 2023 at 7:29 PM

UniTy will honor Miss Benny

UniTy will honor Miss Benny Join us on October 24! Dear John, We are excited to announce that Miss Benny, the multi-talented actress, media personality, and LGBTQ advocate, will be honored with our Trailblazer Award at this year's UniTy event in Los A…

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September 3, 2023 at 4:29 PM

Williams at the LGBTI Political Leaders Conference of the Americas and the Caribbean

Williams at the LGBTI Political Leaders Conference of the Americas and the Caribbean PLUS: Join us for a discussion on LGBTQ immigrants WILLIAMS NEWS In July, Data and Research Analyst Miguel Carreno Fuentes presented at …

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August 25, 2023 at 5:26 PM

You're invited to UniTy 2023!

You're invited to UniTy 2023! October 24, 2023 UPCOMING EVENTS The Williams Institute and the TransLatin@ Coalition are excited to announce this year's UniTy event will take place on October 24, 2023 in Los Angeles. UniTy was created t…

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August 11, 2023 at 4:59 PM

40% of parents surveyed want to leave Florida due to Don’t Say Gay

40% of parents surveyed want to leave Florida due to Don’t Say Gay PLUS: Vote for our panel at SXSW! NEW RESEARCH Nearly 40% of parents surveyed want to leave Florida because of the Don’t Say Gay law A …

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July 21, 2023 at 6:46 PM

40% of transgender adults have attempted suicide

40% of transgender adults have attempted suicide We're hiring! Join our team! More than 40% of transgender adults in the US have attempted suicide Our new study finds that 81% of transgender adults in t…

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July 14, 2023 at 5:29 PM

We're hiring! Join our team!

We're hiring! Join our team! WILLIAMS NEWS We're hiring! Join our team Graphic Designer We are seeking an experienced and innovative graphic designer with a passion for da…

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July 7, 2023 at 5:58 PM

Take a look at our impact over the past 12 months

Take a look at our impact over the past 12 months Over the past year, research from the Williams Institute has helped inform the laws, policies, and judicial decisions that impact the lives of LGBTQ people. Look at our 2023 Impact Report, highlighting s…

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June 30, 2023 at 5:45 PM

SCOTUS rules website designer can refuse services to same-sex couples

SCOTUS rules website designer can refuse services to same-sex couples Join us for a webinar on the decision at noon PT Dear John,   In the last 24 hours, the Supreme Court has struck major blows to our nation’s commitment to providing equ…

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June 29, 2023 at 10:27 PM

Join our webinar on the recent Supreme Court decisions

Join our webinar on the recent Supreme Court decisions Friday, June 30 at noon Dear John, The Supreme Court has released many important decisions in its final days of the 2022 term—including opinions that address access to higher education, economic opport…

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June 27, 2023 at 8:14 PM

This is how we persist

This is how we persist   Dear John,   I hope you are having a great Pride Month. I know Pride is a little more difficult this year with the onslaught of anti-LGBTQ legislation and attacks against the LGBTQ community. But our community is resilient, and the W…

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June 23, 2023 at 5:00 PM

One in five LGBT high school students face hunger

One in five LGBT high school students face hunger Plus: We're hiring a graphic designer! NEW RESEARCH One in five LGBT high school students experience hunger because of food insecurity Using data from the Youth Risk Be…

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June 16, 2023 at 6:05 PM

Majority oppose using religious beliefs to deny services to LGBTQ people

Majority oppose using religious beliefs to deny services to LGBTQ people NEW RESEARCH More than 70% of US adults oppose using religious beliefs as a reason to discriminate against LGBTQ people A new report from the Will…

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June 9, 2023 at 5:11 PM

Gender-affirming care bans penalize doctors

Gender-affirming care bans penalize doctors PLUS: Bringing Pride to RJD Correctional Facility NEW RESEARCH Gender-affirming care bans carry significant penalties for physicians A new article published i…

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May 26, 2023 at 5:24 PM

Introducing our 2023 Summer Fellows

Introducing our 2023 Summer Fellows Welcome, 2023 Summer Fellows! Donovan Bendana | Haber Fellow Courtney Bryson  | Walter Fellow M Pease | …

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May 19, 2023 at 5:56 PM

Scholars submit Title IX comment on transgender sports participation

Scholars submit Title IX comment on transgender sports participation Plus: Photos from our 2023 DC Spring Reception NEW RESEARCH Scholars submit public comment on proposed Title IX rule regarding transgender youth participation in spor…

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May 12, 2023 at 4:59 PM

Nanette Gartrell awarded APA John Fryer Award

Nanette Gartrell awarded APA John Fryer Award Plus: DC Spring Reception is May 17 WILLIAMS NEWS American Psychological Association honors Nanette Gartrell with the 2023 John Fryer Award On Monday, May 2…

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May 5, 2023 at 5:30 PM

Supporting transgender students in higher ed

Supporting transgender students in higher ed Plus: Our DC Spring Reception is May 17 NEW RESEARCH Research refutes the arguments supporting Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Bill  On March 21, 2023, the Ugand…

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April 28, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Many transgender parole seekers in California face misgendering

Many transgender parole seekers in California face misgendering Plus: Our DC Spring Reception is May 17 NEW RESEARCH Contrary to California law, many parole hearings for transgender and nonbinary people include misgendering …

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April 25, 2023 at 3:00 PM

You're invited! RSVP for our DC Spring Reception

You're invited! RSVP for our DC Spring Reception May 17, 2022 Please join us on Wednesday, May 17 at 6pm for cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and a discussion on the current slate of anti-LGBTQ state legislation. We are honored to recognize U.S. Representative Da…

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April 21, 2023 at 5:45 PM

Remembering Chuck Williams

Remembering Chuck Williams Plus: Annual Update photos Remembering Williams Institute Founder Charles "Chuck" Williams  Last Wednesday evening, our friend and founder Chuck Williams passed away at home. A businessman and p…

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April 18, 2023 at 3:44 PM

Remembering Charles "Chuck" Williams

Remembering Charles "Chuck" Williams Hello everyone,    I am writing with some very sad news. Chuck Williams, our dear friend, colleague, and founder of the Williams Institute, passed away last Wednesday night. He was at home and at peace with his partner St…

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April 7, 2023 at 7:19 PM

We're one week away! RSVP for the Annual Update

We're one week away! RSVP for the Annual Update Plus: Congratulations Luke Boso, former Renberg Fellow UPCOMING EVENTS We are one week away from our 22nd Annual Update Conference and Gala Awards Reception on Friday, April…

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April 3, 2023 at 7:04 PM

144,000 transgender youth have lost or at risk of losing medical care

144,000 transgender youth have lost or at risk of losing medical care Plus: We're two weeks away from our Annual Update! NEW RESEARCH More than 144,000 transgender youth lost or remain at risk of losing access to gender-affirming care …

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March 24, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Welcome Jason Rizzi, Senior Director of Development

Welcome Jason Rizzi, Senior Director of Development Plus: Professor Ari Waldman joins the Annual Update lineup UPCOMING EVENTS Northeastern Professor Ari Waldman to give keynote address at the Annual Update We are exci…

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March 17, 2023 at 4:30 PM

Nancy Pelosi to receive Lifetime Impact Award at our Annual Update

Nancy Pelosi to receive Lifetime Impact Award at our Annual Update April 14, 2023 UPCOMING EVENTS Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi to receive Lifetime Impact Award at the Annual Update We hope you can join us on Friday, Ap…

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March 15, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Join Nancy Pelosi at our Annual Update Gala Awards Reception

Join Nancy Pelosi at our Annual Update Gala Awards Reception April 14, 2023 Dear John, We are so excited to announce that Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi will join us at the Williams Institute’s 22nd Annual Update Gala Awards Reception on Friday, April 14, 202…

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March 11, 2023 at 4:29 PM

Join us at our Annual Update conference!

Join us at our Annual Update conference! April 14, 2023 UPCOMING EVENTS You're invited to our 22nd Annual Update Conference and Gala Awards Reception We hope you can join us on Friday, April 14 for the Williams Institu…

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March 3, 2023 at 6:15 PM

Apply for a summer fellowship

Apply for a summer fellowship PLUS: Upcoming events at the Williams Institute WILLIAMS NEWS Now accepting applications for two Summer Fellowship programs Badgett Summer Fellowship on I…

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March 2, 2023 at 4:15 PM

You're Invited! Our Annual Update Gala Awards Reception

You're Invited! Our Annual Update Gala Awards Reception April 14, 2023 Dear John, We are so excited to invite you to the Williams Institute’s 22nd Annual Update Conference and Gala Awards Reception on Friday, April 14, 2023. The Annual Update is the William…

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February 24, 2023 at 6:01 PM

LGBTQ people of color face barriers to academic achievement

LGBTQ people of color face barriers to academic achievement PLUS: Meet Tana Ryan View this email in your browser NEW RESEARCH More LGBTQ people of color report barriers to academic achievement than their white LGBTQ peer…

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February 17, 2023 at 6:03 PM

2022 Dukeminier Awards winners announced!

2022 Dukeminier Awards winners announced! Read the year's best law review articles concerning sexual orientation and gender identity Congratulations to the 2022 Dukeminier Awards Winners Recognizing the best sexual orientation and gender id…

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February 14, 2023 at 8:46 PM

Our 2022 Global LGBTI Seed Grant Recipients

Our 2022 Global LGBTI Seed Grant Recipients Check out the winning projects! Congratulations to our 2022 Global LGBTI Seed Grants recipients Williams Institute's Global LGBTI Seed Grant program fosters new empirical research focused on LGBTI…

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February 10, 2023 at 6:00 PM

LGBT poverty dropped to 17% during the pandemic

LGBT poverty dropped to 17% during the pandemic PLUS: We're hiring! NEW RESEARCH LGBT poverty dropped to 17% during the COVID-19 pandemic The number of LGBT and non-LGBT people experiencing poverty dropped…

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February 3, 2023 at 7:01 PM

Don't Say Gay: Half of LGBTQ+ parents considered leaving Florida

Don't Say Gay: Half of LGBTQ+ parents considered leaving Florida PLUS: We're hiring! NEW RESEARCH More than half of LGBTQ+ parents surveyed considered moving out of Florida because of the Don’t Say Gay bill …

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